'The Rundown' host Erin Allen on building a radio career

Since 2022, Erin Allen has been the host of WBEZ’s The Rundown — the station’s most frequently produced podcast. Before her career with WBEZ, Allen produced Detroit Today, a daily live talk show airing on WDET. While hosting The Rundown, Allen has been able to further explore her creative side. The Rundown airs new episodes highlighting the people, arts and culture of Chicago every weekday.
Allen spoke with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez about how she got her start in radio, learning to be true to her voice and how she hopes to inspire listeners.
This interview aired live on Vocalo Radio 91.1 FM during Nudia In The Afternoons on Tuesday, June 11. It was produced by Nudia Hernandez and edited by Morgan Ciocca. Keep up with Erin Allen on her Instagram @erinallen.show or her website www.erinallen.show.