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Donna Apidone

Morning Edition, CapRadio Reads Host

Donna Apidone has been addicted to radio since the age of 14, when she visited a family friend at a Cleveland radio station. "From then on, I was hooked." After working in commercial radio and corporate public relations, Donna discovered the joys of public radio. She has been an announcer and fundraiser at public stations for more than 20 years.

Donna came to Capital Public Radio in 1998 and has hosted Morning Edition since 2001. Since early 2009, she has also hosted the midday show on the Music Station.

She serves on the board of directors of a national animal rescue organization and an interfaith organization. She enjoys her volunteer work as a certified life coach and seminar facilitator. 

 
 

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  • Morning Edition

    An in-depth roundup of the latest news, along with reports, analysis, and commentaries from NPR and Capital Public Radio News. Hosted locally by Donna Apidone with statewide and regional news anchored by Steve Milne.

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  • CapRadio Reads

    Feed your curiosity and explore fresh perspectives with CapRadio Reads—our online, on-air and on demand resource for discovering your next great read.

    Stories by Donna Apidone

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    Stacey Vanek Smith: 'Machiavelli for Women'

    June 22, 2022

    Author Stacey Vanek Smith says "The Prince" is worth exploring for its underlying guidelines. CapRadio Host Donna Apidone spoke with Vanek her about how those ideas can help women feel more agency in their work lives.

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    Craig McNamara: ‘Because Our Fathers Lied’

    June 9, 2022

    Robert McNamara was the architect of the Vietnam war and was responsible for its escalation. His son, Craig, actively and adamantly protested the war. He spoke with us about his new book.

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    Eighty years later, Manzanar and what it stands for still resonates deeply

    June 2, 2022

    Eighty years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, creating incarceration centers to imprison Japanese Americans during World War II. Manzanar was one of two sites in California and keeps the history of that time alive.

  • Reyna Grande: 'A Ballad of Love and Glory'

    April 20, 2022

    Author Reyna Grande's new book, "A Ballad of Love and Glory," takes readers into the Mexican-American War, her first historical fiction novel.

  • Julia Cameron: 'Seeking Wisdom'

    March 19, 2022

    Julia Cameron, author of the "Artist's Way" series, works to inspire creativity. Her book "Seeking Wisdom" focuses on various practices of prayer as a creative tool.

  • John Lescroart: The Missing Piece

    March 16, 2022

    Author John Lescroart created his own personal plot twist when after announcing plans to retire, he surprised fans with his 30th book. Donna Apidone sat down to discuss his new novel, "The Missing Piece," and the games he likes to play with readers.

  • Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff: Hunt, Gather, Parent

    March 13, 2022

    Dr. Michaeleen Douclef is known to NPR listeners for her science reporting. We spoke with her about her book which studies sociology that parents and non-parents can enjoy.

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    Linda Ronstadt No Longer Sings — But She Will Talk About It

    September 17, 2018

    Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago, but she occasionally appears onstage to talk about music. She’ll do that on September 21 at the Harris Center in Folsom.

  • Radio Host Chris Thile Visits Mondavi Center With Fellow Punch Brothers Musicians

    August 15, 2018

    Chris Thile is host of the national radio show Live From Here. He’s also a talented mandolin player, who is at ease in bluegrass and classical circles. And he’s a genius.

  • Donna Apidone In Conversation With Author Elizabeth Rynecki

    November 9, 2017

    The Nazis were famous for raiding and ruining art collections throughout Europe during World War II. Some of the work was by little-known but prolific artists who documented the way of life they saw around them.

 

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