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Robert Smith is a host for NPR's Planet Money where he tells stories about how the global economy is affecting our lives.

Doualy Xaykaothao is a newscaster and reporter for NPR, based in Culver City. She returned to NPR for this role in 2018, and is responsible for writing, producing, and delivering national newscasts. She also reports on breaking news stories for NPR.

Eric grew up in South Beloit, Illinois before joining the US Army upon high school graduation. He enlisted for four years and was subsequently stop-lossed to stay for a deployment with the 1st Cavalry Division in 2004, to Baghdad, Iraq.

Katarina Sostaric is an Iowa City based reporter covering Eastern Iowa for Iowa Public Radio.

John Poole is a senior visuals editor at NPR. He loves working with talented people and teams to create compelling stories that resonate with the 40 million people who visit NPR's digital platforms each month.

2024 This I Believe Essayist

Jason Piscia is an associate professor and director of UIS’ Public Affairs Reporting program. He is a 1998 PAR graduate who returned to the University of Illinois Springfield following a 21-year career at The State Journal-Register (SJ-R).

Dr. Ann Strahle is the Interim Associate Dean for the College of Public Affairs and Education and an Associate Professor for the School of Communication and Media at the University of Illinois Springfield.