For 30 years, Robert Siegel hosted NPR's All Things Considered. He retires Friday after 40 years with the network. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption

Robert Siegel Retires From NPR
Robert Siegel hosted NPR's All Things Considered for 30 years. He retires after working at NPR for over 40 years. Stephen Voss/NPR hide caption
Robert Siegel is retiring from NPR after 40 years. Over his tenure, he's interviewed many classical musicians. Stephen Voss/NPR hide caption
Radio Silence, a cocktail developed by Damon Boelte of the Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn to honor Robert Siegel. Jenna Sterner/NPR hide caption
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Robert Siegel opened NPR's first overseas bureau in London. He was posted there from 1979 to 1983. NPR hide caption