On his Facebook page, Bruce Barber describes himself as “painfully shy”. If you know Bruce, you get the joke.
Background
For almost thirty years, Bruce has been known to radio audiences for his pop culture commentary and “off-kilter” sense of humor. As half of the the top-rated “Smith and Barber The Morning Show” on WPLR-FM in New Haven, Connecticut (a show he helped create), Bruce entertained thousands of listeners every morning. The program generated millions of dollars in advertising revenues, and garnered an extensive list of awards and accolades.
Public Radio
These days, Bruce is serious about his work as an independent producer for The Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network. He hosts WNPR’s weeknight and Saturday morning programs, and also acts as host and producer of “The WNPR Health Forum” (in conjunction with the Yale Cancer Center and Community Health Centers, Incorporated).
Personal
Bruce is the father of four, and lives in New Haven, Connecticut with his wife, Karen, an emergency medicine physician.
