adler joined npr in 1979 as a general assignment reporter, after spending a year as an npr freelance reporter covering new york city, and subsequently worked on a great many pieces dealing with subjects as diverse as the death penalty, the right to die movement, the response to the war in kosovo, computer gaming, the drug ecstasy, geek culture, children and technology and pokémon. after 9/11, she focused much of her work on stories exploring the human factors in new york city, from the loss of loved ones, homes and jobs, to work in the relief effort. she was the host of "justice talking" up until the show ceased production on july 3, 2008. she was a regular voice on "morning edition" and "all things considered". she was also co-producer of an award-winning radio drama, "war day".