John O'Brien
Senior Producer, All Things Considered
About
John O’Brien is KUOW's All Things Considered Senior Producer. He spends his days setting up interviews with newsmakers on subjects from politics and public health to arts and culture. John learned to make radio starting in 2006 as an intern on KUOW’s The Conversation with Ross Reynolds.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: he/him
Podcasts
Stories
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"I think it's important to use the word 'lie.'" How veteran journalists approach news in the Trump era
News reporting is a crucial and costly endeavor. Here, veteran journalists discuss what it takes
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How Sydney Brownstone learned to be a ‘rape reporter’
The #MeToo movement has opened a door to more and better reporting on rape and sexual assault issues.
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"Fake news,” press freedom and the business of journalism now
Journalist Jill Abramson on newsmaking and truth-telling in a fact-challenged society.
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Three hints your relationship is working, according to these researchers
One difference between happy couples and miserable couples is how they repair disagreements or tough moments.
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Storywallahs asks: What’s in your name?
Stories from the first inaugural Tasveer South Asian Literary Festival
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Dating game off? Drop your defenses (and other tips)
John and Julie Gottman want to help your love life. And they know what they’re talking about.
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Seattle series keeps a classic genre intriguing, boozy and fun
Noir at the Bar highlights the enduring worth of crime fiction
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Angry much? Soraya Chemaly says women should be
Author and activist Soraya Chemaly is angry about patriarchy. She says her anger is both resentful and hopeful. Hear why.
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Between Joy and Suffering: How a first radio story came to life
A bicultural producer discovers a familiar narrative and faces unexpected challenges in a her first public radio story.
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More than a Dream speech. Challenging status quo thinking about MLK
Michael Eric Dyson’s keynote for “a triumphant King in the age of a tragic Trump”