The longtime co-host of NPR’s popular history podcast “Throughline” has quietly left the network following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct, according to reports.
Ramtin Arablouei, 43, who has been at NPR since 2015 and co-hosted “Throughline” alongside Rund Abdelfatah, left the broadcaster after a female employee on the show filed a complaint in March.
The employee alleged that Arablouei made her uncomfortable during frequent one-on-one meetings by divulging extensive details of his personal life. She also claimed he made inappropriate remarks during team meetings, including a comment describing a producer as “a case for race mixing” that left staff uncomfortable, according to a report from the New York Post.
Additionally, the employee accused Arablouei of flirting with guests and a contract worker associated with the podcast.
NPR’s senior assistant general counsel, Ali Parker, conducted interviews with multiple “Throughline” staff members over the course of several weeks.
On April 1, Parker informed the complaining employee that many of her allegations had been corroborated. That same day, podcast staff were notified in an internal meeting that Arablouei was leaving NPR, though no specific reason was provided at the time.
NPR has not issued a public announcement about Arablouei’s departure. His official bio page on the NPR website, which previously highlighted his role as co-host of “Throughline,” has been removed, though his archive of past stories remains accessible.
Rund Abdelfatah is currently hosting the show alone.
In a recent internal email to staff, NPR’s vice president of podcast strategy, Yolanda Sangweni, said the network is “working closely with the Throughline team on the show’s future direction” and expressed gratitude to Abdelfatah for continuing as the sole host.
NPR spokesperson Heather Walls issued a general statement on workplace conduct, saying, “Any concerns raised through appropriate channels are reviewed carefully. We take allegations regarding workplace conduct seriously and are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and professional environment for all employees.”
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