Dave Davies
Guest Host, Fresh Air
Dave Davies is a guest host for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
In addition to his role at Fresh Air, Davies is a senior reporter for WHYY in Philadelphia. Prior to WHYY, he spent 19 years as a reporter and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, covering government and politics.
Before joining the Daily News in 1990, Davies was city hall bureau chief for KYW News Radio, Philadelphia's commercial all-news station. From 1982 to 1986, Davies was a reporter for WHYY covering local issues and filing reports for NPR. He also edited a community newspaper in Philadelphia and has worked as a teacher, a cab driver and a welder.
Davies is a graduate of the University of Texas.
More From Dave Davies
Author Interviews
Crunching Numbers In The 'Hollywood Economy'
Edward Jay Epstein looks at how studio finance works — and at the beauty of the humble cup holder.
World
The 'Remarkable Life' Of Liberia's 'Iron Lady'
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the president of Liberia, talks about her efforts to reconstruct the country.
Movies
Behind The Scenes Of 'Rachel Getting Married'
The director and screenwriter of Rachel Getting Married discuss their work on the film.
