Wade Goodwyn
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Wade Goodwyn | |
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| Born | January 12, 1960 Austin, Texas, U.S |
| Died | June 8, 2023 (aged 63) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse | Sharon Sandell Goodwyn |
| Children | 2 |
| Father | Lawrence Goodwyn |
Wade William Goodwyn (January 12, 1960 – June 8, 2023) was an American journalist who was the national desk correspondent for National Public Radio. Goodwyn began his career in radio as a freelancer and began working for NPR in 1991. His coverage focused on news in and around Texas.
Goodwyn was the son of historian Lawrence Goodwyn, a journalist, liberal activist, and history professor at Duke University.[1][2] Wade Goodwyn attended the University of Texas, graduating with a degree in history. His first career was as a political campaign staffer for Lloyd Doggett and Ralph Nader.[3] He spent time in New York City as a political organizer, and his time listening to WNYC inspired him to pursue a career in radio in general, and with NPR in particular.[4]
