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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Martin Luther King, Jr's 'Martyrdom Has Marred His Message'
Americans honor the memory of Reverend Martin Luther King with street, school and place names, a national holiday, and a national monument. Tavis Smiley...
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Art Helps Heal A Soldier's Combat Trauma
When Sean Davis graduated from Oregon’s Sweet Home High School in 1991 he wanted to see the world. He considered joining the Peace Corps, but with no...
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Peering Into The Future Of Artificial Intelligence
On the road to a future which promises steady advances in artificial intelligence, what should we expect? What should we be wary of, or hopeful about?...
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The U.S. Controls More Ocean Than Any Other Nation, So Why Do We Import 91 Percent Of Our Seafood?
Here in the Northwest we take pride in our regional seafood industry, but details about the big picture of seafood distribution may surprise or appall...
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Can The Soil Really Save Us From Climate Change?
This week on Speakers Forum we’ll hear from author Kristin Ohlson. Her new book is "The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies Are...
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Gone Girl's Gillian Flynn On Becoming A Novelist (And Scaring The Heck Out Of People)
Welcome to the scary summer reading edition of Speakers Forum. This week you’ll be encouraged by our guest Gillian Flynn to read her best-selling novel,...
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Senator Murray Focused On Countering Hobby Lobby Ruling
Free contraceptive coverage is mandated by the Affordable Care Act. But in the landmark Hobby Lobby decision last June, the Supreme Court ruled that...
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The History Behind One Of The Most Contentious Amendments
Most Americans don’t question an individual’s right to own a gun, with certain exceptions. But in an age when senseless public shootings make frequent...
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Passionate Topic, Packed Auditorium, Five Minutes - Go!
Since 2006, Ignite Seattle has given Puget Sounders the opportunity to share their insights into a topic they’re passionate about. It’s the prototype for what has become an international event.
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Rebecca Solnit On The Power Of A Story
Human beings have been drawn to stories for thousands of years. They captivate us. We yearn for them — “tell the one about … ” — ad infinitum. Sometimes...