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Barbara Bogaev is an American radio journalist noted for her work as the host of the public radio documentary program Soundprint.She graduated cum laude with a degree in comparative literature from Silliman College, Yale University in 1983.She served as co-host of the former American Public Media program, Weekend America, from 2004 through 2006, and as substitute host of the National Public Radio program, Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
On December 5, 2006, a memo was circulated at Weekend America announcing that Bogaev would be leaving the show. On December 9, 2006, the show's co-host, Bill Radke, announced Bogaev's departure with no specifics given regarding her or the program. Weekend America last aired on January 31, 2009.She is one of the hosts of the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast series, produced by the Folger Shakespeare Library. and frequently guest hosts the news and culture magazine shows "To The Point" and "Press Play" on KCRW, Santa Monica.[1]. She also served as a regular guest host of Marketplace Weekend, from American Public Media.[2].