Happy birthday! Sarah Koenig turns 56 today

Sarah Koenig is celebrating her 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-podcaster Sarah Koenig has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Koenig, a cultural icon

Born in New York on July 9, 1969, Sarah Koenig's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Koenig's not just a great journalist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Sarah hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Sarah Koenig as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Sarah, you're the best!

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