He reported from more than 40 countries including the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Macedonia, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories. During his six years abroad, Raz covered everything from wars and conflict zones to sports and entertainment. In 2000, at the age of 25, Raz was made NPR's Berlin bureau chief where he covered Eastern Europe and the Balkans. His first job in journalism was as assistant to the legendary news reporter Daniel Schorr. He would go on to work as a production assistant, studio director all the way to foreign correspondent and breaking news host. Raz started his career as an intern on All Things Considered with NPR in 1997. During his tenure (2009-2012), he transformed the sound and format of the program, introducing the now-signature 'cover story' and creating the popular 'Three-Minute Fiction' writing contest. Previously, Raz was weekend host of NPR News' signature afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered. His books include How I Built This and Wow in the World: The How and Wow of the Human Body (co-authored with Mindy Thomas.) He's been a regular guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is a two-time New York Times bestselling author. In 2017, Raz became the first person in the history of podcasting to have three shows in the top 20 on the Apple Podcast charts. Together, his programs are heard by nearly 19 million listeners a month. He's also the creator/host of Wow in the World (from his children's media company Tinkercast) and The Rewind on Spotify, a program about music. He's also the former host and co-creator of TED Radio Hour. Raz is the founder and CEO of Built-It Productions and the creator, host and the creative force behind How I Built This and Wisdom from the Top. Guy Raz is an independent producer who has been described by the New York Times as 'one of the most popular podcasters in history.'

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