John O'Brien
Producer
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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Seattle's Wing Luke Museum to move and reopen exhibit that sparked staff walkout
Seattle's Wing Luke Museum will relaunch its controversial exhibit "Confronting Hate Together" following pushback from some of its employees. The exhibit won't be at the museum, however.
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NPR host, check. Caberet singer, check. Reality TV show host? Ari Shapiro does it all
The NPR All Things Considered co-host told us about hosting Season Two of the Netflix series "The Mole."
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Outgoing UW President Cauce reflects on the joys and challenges of 10 tumultuous years
When Ana Mari Cauce accepted the role of president of the University of Washington in 2015, she was upfront with the Board of Regents. She only planned to serve two five-year terms. Now, she's following through on that statement.
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San Juan plane crash victim identified as Apollo astronaut William Anders
The victim of a plan crash in waters near the San Juan Islands Friday has been identified as Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders.
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50 years of Pride in Seattle: The early days of the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance
This first Pride, though big in spirit, was minuscule compared to what it has become today.
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Poet Maggie Smith's search for self, understanding, and human connection
Poet Maggie Smith will read from and talk about her work on June 8 at Hugo House.
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The Red Chador and 'the fabulousness of being a Muslim woman'
‘She is sparkling, she is shiny, she is not somebody to fear. Let her have her moment. Let her have her dance.’ - Anida Yoeu Ali
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Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate?
Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media storm
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UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders
Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.
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Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy
Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'