Julia Longoria joins Vox to develop and host new podcast

vox editor in chief Swati Sharma and editor-in-chief Natalie Jennings What was announced today julia longoria joins the site in collaboration with Future Perfect to develop and host new seasonal podcasts. That section examines the big, complex problems facing the world and the most effective ways to solve them. Longoria begins the role today, and the show is expected to begin later this year.

“Julia hosts and produces some of our favorite podcasts that tackle everything from the spread of misinformation online to how the Supreme Court makes decisions and shapes American lives. A great journalist,” says Sharma. “At Vox, we're committed to helping our viewers better understand the world around them, and we couldn't think of a better voice for this show than Julia.”

Before joining Vox, Longoria produced, reported on, and hosted some of the most acclaimed audio documentaries.She was the host and editor-in-chief of more perfect, be radio lab A spin-off based on the Supreme Court.She also co-produced and hosted Atlantic'major weekly shows experiment, Selected as “Podcast of the Year” by Apple. and helped launch rabbit hole, Story series from New York times About what the internet is doing to us. Longoria began her career at local NPR stations in her hometown of Miami and New York City, where she won the Edward Murrow Award for her team coverage and was featured on television programs for her work. Planet Money, Marketplace and P.R.I. world.

Longoria will work closely with Katherine Wells in her new role as editor-in-chief, overseeing the development of this new series as well as Vox's weekly programming. weed.