Kalyani Saxena is an associate producer for Here & Now.
She previously interned for Here & Now during the fall of 2019, where she produced the top story of the week as well as other trending segments. She went on to produce and report for NPR — first as the intern for the Washington Desk during the 2020 election and then as a news assistant for Weekend All Things Considered.
As a producer, Kalyani is interested in exploring not just what our society thinks about race and culture but also how we came to think that way in the first place. She began her audio career hosting and producing a podcast about politics, race and minority history.
When she’s not monologuing about her new favorite fantasy novel, you can find Kalyani on Twitter or in a comfy armchair crocheting a scarf.
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Chef José Andrés on building a better tomorrow through food
James Beard Award-winning chef and World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés speaks with Sam Sanders, WBUR alum and public radio maven, about how his new book on Spanish cooking is...
Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 run for president. Here's what he's weighing
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff, spoke with The Atlantic's Evan Smith about the value of education and faith in today's America and...
Mayor Michelle Wu on Boston as a place that fights for family and community
During the 2025 WBUR Festival, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke with WBUR Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing and Sharman Sacchetti, political reporter & co-host of WCVB's On The Record about...
7 books with New England ties to read this summer
From a school politics thriller to best-selling author R.F. Kuang's latest, WBUR's Kalyani Saxena recommends seven books that are perfect for reading by the beach or poolside this summer.
The Church of Speedrun: Solving a parenting mystery and running in church
Ben and Amory zoom through two internet stories connected to speedrunning, including a look at a mysterious object on Reddit and an online trend directed at the Church of Scientology.
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Taking a crack at the internet's love for eggs
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Hosts Ben and Amory pay homage to the magic of online chance encounters with producer Grace Tatter. Together, they explore the ways in which the internet fuels random yet delightful...
Extraordinary vs. Extra Ordinary: High heels in high places and a celebration of the quotidian
Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson take a hike with producer Grace Tatter, following the digital trail of "Ridiculoubs" — a mysterious climber who traverses the world's peaks in...
Saturn's mysterious hexagon-shaped storm has internet conspiracy theories swirling
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A Beige New World: Interrogating the algorithm's favorite color
The world is bright and colorful, but online beige reigns supreme. Neutrals have taken over the internet — from minimalist coffee shops, to influencer home aesthetics, to beige kids' clothing....