John Moe
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John Moe is an American
writer and reporter. He became the host of American Public Media
's Future Tense
as of the May 3rd, 2010 Podcast/Broadcast. As of Monday, September 20, Future Tense has changed its name to Marketplace Tech Report as it became part of the Marketplace
portfolio of programs.
Moe hosted a series of interviews, combined with musical interludes, personal stories, and readings from various works of literature, through July and August 2010 called Wits, speaking with Julia Sweeney
, George Saunders
, Susan Orlean
, and John Hodgman
.
Previously, Moe was the host of American Public Media
radio program Weekend America
where he replaced show founder Bill Radke
and Radke's co-host Desiree Cooper. Moe developed and wrote the weekly segment "A Little Bit of Weather Everywhere", presenting unique events happening around the country, and the weather for the day at these events. Prior to joining Weekend America full time as a senior writer in 2007, Moe worked for NPR affiliate station KUOW-FM
in Seattle,Washington where he hosted and produced The Works, a weekly program dedicated to business and technology.
He is the author of Conservatize Me: How I Tried to Become a Righty with the Help of Richard Nixon, Sean Hannity, Toby Keith, and Beef Jerky, published in October 2006. The book chronicles Moe's attempt to become a conservative. The book contains several encounters with political experts, historians, and enthusiasts of all affiliations. Actor and historian Michael Davenport is quoted referring to Richard Nixon as a "liberal."
He has also appeared in the McSweeney's anthologies Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans, The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes, and Mountain Man Dance Moves.
He is also the author of Pop Song Correspondences, a feature on the McSweeney's
web site.
He graduated from Whitman College
and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In the 90s, he fronted the band Free Range Chickens who, after a 5 year hiatus, re-emerged as Chicken Starship.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
writer and reporter. He became the host of American Public Media
American Public Media
American Public Media is the second largest producer of public radio programs in the United States of America after NPR. Its non-profit parent, American Public Media Group, also owns and operates radio stations in Minnesota, California, and Florida. Its station brands are Minnesota Public Radio,...
's Future Tense
Future Tense (American radio show)
Future Tense is a short American radio programme focusing on technology news. It is presented by John Moe and produced by Larissa Anderson for Minnesota Public Radio...
as of the May 3rd, 2010 Podcast/Broadcast. As of Monday, September 20, Future Tense has changed its name to Marketplace Tech Report as it became part of the Marketplace
Marketplace (radio program)
Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, the show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California...
portfolio of programs.
Moe hosted a series of interviews, combined with musical interludes, personal stories, and readings from various works of literature, through July and August 2010 called Wits, speaking with Julia Sweeney
Julia Sweeney
Julia Anne Sweeney is an American actress, comedian and author best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for her autobiographical solo shows.-Personal life:...
, George Saunders
George Saunders
George Saunders is a New York Times bestselling American writer of short stories, essays, novellas and children's books. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's, McSweeney's and GQ, among other publications...
, Susan Orlean
Susan Orlean
Susan Orlean is an American journalist. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside....
, and John Hodgman
John Hodgman
John Kellogg Hodgman is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All, he is known for his personification of a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac in...
.
Previously, Moe was the host of American Public Media
American Public Media
American Public Media is the second largest producer of public radio programs in the United States of America after NPR. Its non-profit parent, American Public Media Group, also owns and operates radio stations in Minnesota, California, and Florida. Its station brands are Minnesota Public Radio,...
radio program Weekend America
Weekend America
Weekend America was a weekly public radio program dealing with news, popular culture, the arts and more. The program was produced for American Public Media and hosted by John Moe in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
where he replaced show founder Bill Radke
Bill Radke
Bill Radke is an American radio talk show host, web video host, author, comedian and columnist. As of November 1, 2010 he started hosting Seattle's Morning News on KIRO-FM 97.3 with Linda Thomas in the 5AM to 9AM PST time slot. Previously he had been hosting American Public Media’s Marketplace...
and Radke's co-host Desiree Cooper. Moe developed and wrote the weekly segment "A Little Bit of Weather Everywhere", presenting unique events happening around the country, and the weather for the day at these events. Prior to joining Weekend America full time as a senior writer in 2007, Moe worked for NPR affiliate station KUOW-FM
KUOW-FM
KUOW-FM 94.9 is a National Public Radio affiliate radio station in Seattle, Washington. It is a top-ranked radio station in the Seattle/Tacoma media market...
in Seattle,Washington where he hosted and produced The Works, a weekly program dedicated to business and technology.
He is the author of Conservatize Me: How I Tried to Become a Righty with the Help of Richard Nixon, Sean Hannity, Toby Keith, and Beef Jerky, published in October 2006. The book chronicles Moe's attempt to become a conservative. The book contains several encounters with political experts, historians, and enthusiasts of all affiliations. Actor and historian Michael Davenport is quoted referring to Richard Nixon as a "liberal."
He has also appeared in the McSweeney's anthologies Created in Darkness by Troubled Americans, The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes, and Mountain Man Dance Moves.
He is also the author of Pop Song Correspondences, a feature on the McSweeney's
McSweeney's
McSweeney's is an American publishing house founded by editor Dave Eggers.Apart from its book list, McSweeney's is responsible for four regular publications: the quarterly literary journal,...
web site.
He graduated from Whitman College
Whitman College
Whitman College is a private, co-educational, non-sectarian, residential undergraduate liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, Washington. Initially founded as a seminary by a territorial legislative charter in 1859, the school became a four year degree granting institution in 1883...
and lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In the 90s, he fronted the band Free Range Chickens who, after a 5 year hiatus, re-emerged as Chicken Starship.
External links
- Audio interview with Moe on public radio program The Sound of Young AmericaThe Sound of Young AmericaThe Sound of Young America is a public radio program and podcast based in Los Angeles, California and distributed by Public Radio International...
- Announcement of hosting change for Weekend America
- Pop Song Correspondences