Radiolab's Alex Neason Dives Into The Story of Her Name

A recent episode of WNYC's Radiolab, called Family People, follows the story of editor Alex Neason and her efforts to find the truth behind how she got her last name. Because Alex's father served in the military, her family was constantly traveling. As a result, her name became the most important part of her identity. However, in 2021, after her grandfather passed away, she noticed that her great-grandfather had a different last name, and wanted to get to the bottom of her family history. Neason joins us alongside genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith, who helped Alex during the reporting process, to talk about how they got to the bottom of the Neason name, and take your calls.