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Introduction :
- Galen Druke is an American producer, journalist, host and podcaster from New York.
- A smart and calculated risk taker, Druke has never been shy to make bold moves, even if that meant relocating to another country to pursue an internship.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Galen was born in New York City, and his family relocated within the state before eventually settling in Upstate New York, where he spent his formative years.
- During his childhood, Galen’s father and stepmother went through a divorce, which prompted Galen to find solace and escapism through his imagination.
- At the age of 16, Druke received permission from his father to move to Italy and complete his high school education there.
- As a result of his time spent abroad, he has near-fluency in Spanish and Italian, in addition to his native language, English.
Early Life and Education :
- Galen completed his secondary education at St. Stephen’s Boarding School in Italy.
- During spring break, he had the opportunity to travel to Jordan in the Middle East alongside his favorite teacher, Lesley Murphy, and a few fellow students.
- Following his high school graduation, Druke returned to the United States and enrolled at Johns Hopkins University, where he pursued a major in International and Italian Studies.
- During his summer breaks, Druke would return to Italy and spend time with his former classmates from St. Stephen’s.
- Initially, his experiences in Italy sparked an interest in pursuing a career as a diplomat, but he eventually realized it was not the right path for him.
- Additionally, Druke holds a degree in Political Science from Bogazici University in Turkey.
Work, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- From May 2002 to Jul 2004, Druke worked as an Audiobook Narrator for Full Cast Audio for over 2 years.
- During college, he interned for the World Food Programme in Italy, assisting with their HIV/AIDS and Nutrition Policy, and also interned briefly at Al Hyatt (United Nations) in New York and WYPR station in Baltimore, Maryland.
- After college, Galen experienced a year-long period of unemployment, facing challenges in breaking into the journalism market due to the limited popularity of podcasts and audio formats.
- Returning to New York, he interned at WNYC Radio before securing a Producer position at Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison, where he worked for 2 and a half years.
- Galen then moved back to New York, successfully freelancing and reporting on various topics including art campaigns, sports, and politics.
- From May 2013 to Jan 2016, he worked as a Producer for Wisconsin Public Radio.
- Galen’s passion for political news and national elections grew over time. In 2015, he joined the ABC News network and has been serving as the producer and host of the FiveThirtyEight podcast since then. Through this podcast, Galen conducts interviews, covers national elections, and addresses political issues.