Journalist | Now: @NPR + @NPRScience + @NPRShortWave | Previously: @STLPublicRadio + @NCPR + freelance here, there & everywhere | she/her
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Just had my 2nd anniversary on @NPR's Short Wave, the little science podcast that could. I struggled in science & math when I was a kid. Had a hard time w/ equations & long words. Wild to think they let me on this show, but so glad. Turns out, science is for all of us after all.
*** Exciting professional news! *** I’m joining the crew over at @NPR on the @NPRScience Desk as a producer on a new (and forthcoming) daily science podcast!
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This morning, @wamu885 management informed us they are laying off 15 vital people from our organization. These individuals are the lifeblood of our journalism. Our hearts are broken. We can’t believe we are losing our colleagues and friends.
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We come with tough news. The layoffs at NPR are impacting our show. Moving forward, we'll be in your feed 3 days a week.
Please show our #NPRShortWave team the same love you always have. We'll still be making the same nerdy, newsy science show you know and count on.
I'm one of the luckies who has gotten to work w/ @thomasuylu. He's creative, smart, funny, thoughtful ... HIRE HIM RIGHT NOW!
On top of all of that, he's created community at @NPR for those of us who are disabled. TLu, I can't adequately convey my gratitude: thank you a million.
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I’m fumbling with words & don’t want @NPRShortWave’s losses to be true. @gabrielspitzer is incredibly talented, and I’ve been so touched by the compassion he’s shown me as his colleague. Hire him! Right now!
I’m afraid I am one of the casualties. Working w/the team @NPRShortWave for the past year has been a beautiful dream, and unfortunately now it’s time to wake up.
Please do send me your job listings/freelance opportunities. And you should keep listening to the show; I sure will.
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The layoffs at NPR did affect Short Wave. Our team is incredibly bonded. We are processing what this means for our show and will have more updates soon.
So, in the meantime, please read this note from my incredible co-host @aaronscottNPR.
Since getting hired to host @NPRShortWave w/ inimitable @emilykwong1234, I've felt like I'm living in a dream. Who gets to work w/an amazing team to interview brilliant scientists & chase curiosity every frickin' day?? But all dreams end. Half our team was laid off, incl myself.
I don't have the words right now. I am devastated. Please hire @aaronscottNPR. Everything you make will be better because he's your colleague.
Since getting hired to host @NPRShortWave w/ inimitable @emilykwong1234, I've felt like I'm living in a dream. Who gets to work w/an amazing team to interview brilliant scientists & chase curiosity every frickin' day?? But all dreams end. Half our team was laid off, incl myself.
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For colleagues who have lost their jobs at @NPR and are looking for jobs, the Association for Independents in Radio (AIR) is here to support you.
They are hosting an open space for those impacted by the layoffs. AIR is led by the incredible @KEISHAinc. I'm co-president of the board with @KimFoxWOSU.
We're hosting a drop in zoom for those affected by layoffs and an uncertain job market from 3-5pm ET today. Let's be in community and support each other. RSVP so we can plan for you. All are welcome. airmedia.org/jobs/training/2…
It has been an absolutely devastating week at @NPR. My colleagues deserve so much better.
Have a friend with a chronic illness?
This is your reminder to give them a call. Just to say hello. Tell them about your day. Your cat. What you dreamt about last night. That you love them. That you're with them.
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Another year with these nerds. Best team ever.
What does the #ShortWave team do at our virtual holiday party? Put on sweaters and make paper #virus #snowflakes OF COURSE ✂️❄️🎉 #nerdstuff #science
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Happy 3rd Birthday @NPRShortWave!
People ask me a lot: "How do you make a podcast THIS good every day?" The secret is taking the science seriously, but NOT ourselves. Rigor + play. The secret is this talented, collaborative team.
I have the receipts 🧵
npr.org/2022/10/12/112814977…
Proud and grateful don’t even begin to describe my feelings as a @sagaftra member #wemakenpr
Happy Labor Day from the 500+ union members of @SAGAFTRA who make NPR! We’re lucky to celebrate it with our fellow union members @webuildNPR and @weconnectNPR of @NABETCWA! #WeMakeNPR
I LOVE MADDIE. YOU WILL TOO. AND YOU KNOW I EXTRA MEAN IT BECAUSE I’M TWEETING IN ALL CAPS!
Hey y’all! Since I left #NPRShortWave some of you have asked what I’ve been up to. The short answer is: moving to CO, getting weirdly into canning vegetables, and consulting.
Now, I’m looking for a full-time/longer-term gig! If you're interested in working w/me, here's more: