Natalia Navarro

Natalia Navarro

Afternoon News Anchor

Natalia Navarro is KQED's afternoon radio news anchor. She came to KQED in 2021 from Colorado Public Radio, where she was a reporter and host. She has received several awards for her work covering daily and breaking news from professional organizations such as the San Francisco Press Club, Society of Professional Journalists and the Colorado Broadcasters Association. Natalia is originally from Tucson, Arizona, where she got her start in journalism writing for the Arizona Daily Star, Arizona Public Media and the Tucson Weekly. Natalia earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and economics, and her master's degree in journalism from the University of Arizona.

By Natalia Navarro

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The sun shines through the Olympic rings with mountains and a village behind.

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A Black woman in glasses speak into a microphone at a rally, with people standing behind her. In front of her is a sign that says 'Hands off our CFPB!'

Rep. Lateefah Simon Rebukes Trump in Fiery Speech, Calls for Bold Progressive Action

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