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Mary Louise Kelly

@NPRKelly

Mom. Host @NPR's All Things Considered and Sources & Methods. Longtime national security correspondent. Author of the NYT bestseller #ItGoesSoFast & spy novels.

 Washington, DC
marylouisekellybooks.com
Joined April 2012
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Thank you Richard.
Richard N. Haass (@RichardHaass) profile pictureRichard N. Haass
@RichardHaassNov 9
You are a true pro @NPRKelly and will be missed by literally millions.
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Haven't stopped crying since I heard this. The beautiful farewell my team put together to mark my last night hosting @npratc. Thank you @Matt_Ozug @connordonevan ❤️❤️npr.org/2026/11/06/nx-s1-601…
'All Things Considered' bids farewell to host Mary Louise Kelly

'All Things Considered' bids farewell to host Mary Louise Kelly

All Things Considered bids farewell to Mary Louise Kelly, who hosts her final show Friday after an NPR career that goes back 25 years.

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What an honor! Thank you ❤️
Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon) profile pictureScott Simon
@nprscottsimonNov 7
In studio, caffeinated, and ready to leap upon the news. Today’s show is sent out with thanks to @NPRKelly for her years showing us how it’s done…
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Not me crying ❤️
Scott Simon (@nprscottsimon) profile pictureScott Simon
@nprscottsimonNov 6
Large, sad, happy crowd to give thanks to @NPRKelly
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KELLY: How many books have you written? RANKIN: I have no idea. KELLY: (Laughter). RANKIN: I literally have no idea. I mean, it's maybe 40 books. KELLY: Wow. RANKIN: I need to count up one day... Loved this book chat with Ian Rankin @Beathhigh npr.org/2026/11/04/nx-s1-592…
High class suspects in Ian Rankin's new novel 'The Heights'

High class suspects in Ian Rankin's new novel 'The Heights'

Writer Ian Rankin takes us to the underbelly of uber wealthy London life in his new novel The Heights.

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Everything about Noah was gentle and kind. He could be delivering the news of some godawful tragedy, but listening to his voice, you somehow believed there was still goodness in the world.
David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) profile pictureDavid Folkenflik@davidfolkenflikOct 18
Noah radiated decency; his keen insight informed what became NPR's original sound; his interest in places far from power enriched our understanding of the nation and its people. Lovely tribute from @scottdetrow npr.org/2026/10/18/nx-s1-555…
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

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Never interviewed Serena! I'll look forward to doing so one of these days. You might want to check transcripts @npr before accusing journalists of "grotesque displays of sycophancy." All best --
Will Ritter (@RittOnTwitt75) profile pictureWill Ritter
@RittOnTwitt75Oct 14
Replying to @NPRKelly
Your interview with Serena Williams a few years back was one of the most grotesque displays of sycophancy toward a celebrity that i have ever seen or heard from any journalist. I can't say that i'll miss your self-importance and ideological bias.
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Thank you.
Siamak Namazi (@sianamazi) profile pictureSiamak Namazi@sianamaziOct 5
Replying to @NPRKelly
Thank you for all the coverage you gave me and the other hostages in Iran, Marie Louise!
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Thank you!
Veronica Taylor (@TheVeronicaT) profile pictureVeronica Taylor
@TheVeronicaTOct 2
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You are so tightly woven into the stories of our lives. Thank you for your tireless dedication and great talent, keeping us all more informed and more connected every day. Looking forward to what comes next for you!
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To be clear, no one will ever take the place of Robert Siegel. But thank you ❤️
Mark Sprowl (@MarkSprowl) profile pictureMark Sprowl@MarkSprowlOct 2
Replying to @NPRKelly
Thank you for your outstanding work. I thought no one could take the place of Robert Siegel. Happily, I was very wrong! Good luck!
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Thank you ❤️
Farah Pandith (@Farah_Pandith) profile pictureFarah Pandith
@Farah_PandithOct 2
Replying to @NPRKelly
Wishing you everything wonderful for your next chapter! You will be missed in this role @NPRKelly but I know the next role (s) will continue to bring your great insights and acumen into our world. Thank you for all you have contributed.
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Thank you❤️
Julia Ioffe (@juliaioffe) profile pictureJulia Ioffe
@juliaioffeOct 2
Replying to @NPRKelly
Noooooooo! I'm so going to miss hearing your voice every day! But what a badass you are and I'm so proud to know you, so excited for your next adventure!
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Thank you ❤️
Pam Fessler (@pamelafessler) profile picturePam Fessler@pamelafesslerOct 2
Oh my! Mary Louise has been a smart, trusted, steady voice on NPR for so many years. Knowing her, she will continue to do great things! Good luck, MLK.
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Travis Bubenik (@travisbubenik) profile pictureTravis Bubenik@travisbubenikOct 2
Wow, massive loss for NPR, but happy for Mary Louise (she mentions in a LinkedIn post wanting to step away from the news cycle for a bit.) Always been one of my top fav reporters and interviewers.
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Thank you ❤️
Scott Detrow (@scottdetrow) profile pictureScott Detrow@scottdetrowOct 2
I have learned so much working alongside Mary Louise. We will miss her! Excited to see what comes next, though.
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Thank you ❤️
Asma Khalid (@asmamk) profile pictureAsma Khalid@asmamkOct 2
Am so grateful for all that I’ve learned from Mary Louise over the years — one of the best interviewers in the business. (But also such a lovely human! I remember walking into her office for advice after I had two boys in the span of two years and was trying to figure out life!)
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Joseph Finder (@JoeFinder) profile pictureJoseph Finder@JoeFinderOct 2
This is a loss — but she'll be a star whatever she does. I'm so glad we got to talk last year about THE OLIGARCH'S DAUGHTER. npr.org/2025/01/28/nx-s1-513…
'The Oligarch's Daughter' is a tale of spies and betrayal set amid extravagant luxury

'The Oligarch's Daughter' is a tale of spies and betrayal set amid extravagant luxury

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to author Joseph Finder about his new thriller novel The Oligarch's Daughter, a tale of a man on the run from an elusive and mysterious adversary.

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Back atcha, my friend.
David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) profile pictureDavid Folkenflik@davidfolkenflikOct 2
Kudos to a brilliant run for a resolute, incisive journalist who's also a been a terrific colleague @NPRKelly
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Why yes, that is part of the plan...! And thank you❤️
Isabel Lara (@isalara) profile pictureIsabel Lara@isalaraOct 2
Thanks for all the terrific coverage over the years, will miss you on the evening drive home :) Hope this means you’ll have time to write more spy novels!
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Iva Zoric (@ivazoric) profile pictureIva Zoric
@ivazoricOct 2
Replying to @NPRKelly
Massive loss for NPR listeners, but excited to hear about your next adventure. Thank you MLK!
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