NPR podcast host quits amid inappropriate workplace conduct probe: report
Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR's 'Throughline' podcast, has left the network amid an investigation into his workplace conduct. Complaints from a female employee led to an internal probe, which reportedly corroborated many of her allegations. NPR has not publicly confirmed the reasons for his departure, but the podcast will continue with co-host Rund Abdelfatah as the sole host.
- ▪Ramtin Arablouei departed NPR following a workplace conduct investigation.
- ▪The probe began after a female employee reported inappropriate behavior and comments made by Arablouei.
- ▪NPR has stated that they take allegations of workplace conduct seriously and are committed to a respectful environment.
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Media NPR podcast host quits amid inappropriate workplace conduct probe: report By Ella Morrison Published May 16, 2026, 7:26 p.m. ET A popular NPR podcast host has quietly left the public radio network after human resources reportedly launched a probe into his workplace conduct following complaints from a female employee. Ramtin Arablouei, co-host of NPR’s “Throughline” podcast, has departed the network after a female employee of the show complained about his workplace conduct, leading to an internal investigation, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, the New York Times reported. However, it is not immediately clear if Arablouei’s departure is directly related to the investigation or not.
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