Rhaina Cohen

Rhaina Cohen, a producer and editor for NPR's documentary podcast, "Embedded," has made significant strides in the field of journalism. She has worked on well-regarded podcasts and radio shows such as "Hidden Brain," "Invisibilia," and "All Things Considered." In addition to her work in radio, she has also written for various renowned publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. One of her articles for The Atlantic, "What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?" was named a "Best of 2020" article by Longreads and Pocket.

Cohen has a diverse background in research, having served as a research assistant for books on a range of subjects, including single women, Michelle Obama, and older women. She holds a B.A. in American Studies from Northwestern University and an MPhil in Comparative Social Policy from Oxford, where she was a Marshall Scholar. During her time at Oxford, she conducted research on paternity leave policies in Denmark and Iceland. Her work has been supported by fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, FASPE, Monson Arts, and Jentel Arts.

As an author, Cohen has written "The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center." Her writing, combined with her experience in longform journalism that's narrative-driven and ideas-rich, has led her to give talks at various institutions such as NASA and universities in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland. Cohen's dedication to her craft and unique perspective have contributed to her becoming a respected voice in journalism and public discourse.