Radio Features
Teenage Diaries: Revisited
This incredible series is the brainchild of Joe Richman of Radio Diaries. I had the pleasure of co-producing this story with him
-- a story of highschool football fame, addiction and a second chance.
This piece was produced with Radio Diaries and aired on NPR's All Things Considered.
Ethnography of a Food Line
The San Francisco and Marin Food Banks provide food to 225-thousand people each year through different food
programs -- one of these is their food pantry program. Only 17% of the people served are homeless. The rest are
low wage workers, older adults, children and the unemployed. The food for the food pantry program is distributed by 230 local
pantries in the area, including a small neighborhood organization in San Francisco's Mission District every Thursday.
> produced for KALW in San Francisco.
Ice made from sun?
A new ice rink powered by the sun.
> produced for Word of Mouth, New Hampshire Public Radio.
Painting with Ashes
Kevin King is not your typical painter. He likes to burn what he paints before he paints and then makes his medium with those
very ashes. Fish ashes, flower ashes, even human ashes.
> aired on WCAI, the Cape & Islands NPR station and WGBH Radio Boston.
Where Math & Art Meet... at a meeting, of course!
Check out this on-air and web feature I produced for PRI's Studio 360.
Louis Kahn's Roosevelt Memorial, after a 40-year wait
After 40 years, Louis Kahn's design is finally coming to life on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island.
> listen to the piece on WNYC.
Fingerboarding: Skateboarding without the "fear factor"
The first ever national fingerboarding champion has been crowned after a long-awaited competition in New York City.
Yes, fingerboarding. It's a miniature version of skateboarding where competitors use tiny skateboards and skate with their fingers.
After several competitions around the country to find the cream of the crop, fifteen people were invited to compete.
> listen to "Fingerboarding" on NPR's All Things Considered.
Precious Green Space: New York City Parks
A series of newscasts and features produced for WFUV in the Bronx, aired in June 2011.
(here's one for a taste)
From landfill to park.
What It's Like to Grow Old in NYC
A series of newscasts and features produced for WFUV in the Bronx, aired in March 2011.
(here's a sampling)
Hot meals delivered.
Holocaust survivors gather for lunch.
Home health care allows Arlene to live in dignity.
Greening Cape Cod
With rising awareness of climate change and the idea of “living green,” Cape Cod residents and businesses have made some big
changes over the past decade (part of WCAI's Tenth Anniversary Series, "How We've Grown").
> listen to "The Greening of Cape Cod" on WCAI.
Finding Miles
Miles was born in the wrong body and at age 28 he decided to do something about it. He changed his name from Megan to Miles
and began taking steps to make his body right. Miles took an audio recorder with him and this is his story.
This piece was first produced for Transom.org with editorial help from Jay Allison and was aired on WCAI.
It has also aired on NPR's All Things Considered, Hearing Voices and Australia's ABC Radio National..
> listen to an abridged version of "Finding Miles" on NPR's All Things Considered
and the full version here:
Poolside on Park Avenue
In a hot New York summer, people in the city are taking a dip right on the street!
> listen to "Poolside on Park Avenue" at the Environmental Hub
> watch a slideshow on the late-night pool set-up
Airing on collaborating northeast stations through the Environmental Hub, an NPR Local News Initiative.
Fishing Regulations are Dangerously Tight
> listen to "New Federal Rules Give Fishermen Group Share Of Catch" at the Environmental Hub
Aired on collaborating northeast stations through the Environmental Hub, an NPR Local News Initiative.
Planning for Next Steps in Haiti
A family in Chatham, MA tries to figure out what the future holds for their family in Haiti.
Aired on WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR Station.
Immigrants Head Home
Some immigrants have found it difficult to get work because of the recession and they are making the big decision to finally head home.
> listen to "Immigrants Head Home" on NPR
Aired on NPR's Weekend Edition.
Conservation on Cape Cod is One Trail at a Time
Mel Miller builds the walking trails through Beebe Woods in Falmouth, MA because he can't stand to be inside. He is the land steward of the conservation property that it is one of few in developing Cape Cod.
Aired on The Nature Conservancy's Nature Stories Podcast.
Pickles!
Pickles are pretty important to people in New York's Lower East Side. Pickler Alan Kaufman tells you why.
> listen to "Pickles" on NPR's All Things Considered
Singing for Seniors
Sing For Your Seniors is a new non-profit in New York City founded for and by Broadway actors and singers who often have trouble finding
volunteer work.
Aired on WFUV's Cityscape.
Graduation Woes
Two graduates at a small liberal arts school in Vermont struggle to find the next step of the way.
The Tin Man Diner
A favorite Cape Cod diner, the Tin Man is back in business after burning down almost ten years ago, and just in time for a recession.
Aired on WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR station.
A First Inauguration
Two Cape Cod high school students win a trip to the Presidential Inauguration.
Aired on WCAI, Cape and Islands NPR station.
Spare Time
Sam Eaton is getting old and all he knows is fishing. He has been losbstering for most of his 89 years and has no plans to quit despite his family's
growing concerns for his safety.
Produced at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies with editorial support from Rob Rosenthal.
Aired on KUOW, AARP Primetime Radio, , the Nature Stories Podcast and on American Public Media's The Story.
Look Me In the Eyes
Billy Bouffard is a rugby player and a quadriplegic. Through the sport of quad rugby, he has made himself stronger than he ever imagined
he could be in a wheelchair.
Produced at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies with editorial support from Rob Rosenthal.
Aired on WAMC, KFAI, Saltcast Podcast.
photo by Judy Beedle