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
Stories
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Race & Identity
Barack Obama calls for action on police brutality and killings, with focus on youth and mayors
A time for 'grief and anger, resolve and action' to create a more just and equitable world
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'Service is also action': An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change
Three faith leaders and a philosopher talk with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about service and responsibility as we face COVID-19, systemic racism, and economic catastrophe.
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Business
Have we reached ‘the beginning of the great change?’ This professor is hopeful we have
Have we reached ‘the beginning of the great change?’ Professor Rebecca Henderson is hopeful we have
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Health
I got a coronavirus antibody test. Here's what I learned
Many clinics across Washington now offer antibody tests to retroactively detect whether you've had the coronavirus. But access to the tests and how patients might interpret the results has left some health experts worried. KUOW reporter Esmy Jimenez got tested herself to learn about how it all works.
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Health
Author Casey Schwartz on distraction, stimulants, and her love of paying attention
Focus, people! On paying attention
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Arts & Life
Pandemic Book Club: Reading recommendations from Nancy Pearl and KUOW listeners
Book Lust author Nancy Pearl talks with KUOW's Ross Reynolds and public radio listeners about great reads for lockdown
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Government
Rural Skamania County is cautious about reopening to visitors amid few confirmed Covid-19 cases
While having more business activity sounds like good news, many Skamania County residents are worried about what lies ahead. Philip Watness, the editor of the Skamania County Pioneer newspaper, spoke to KUOW about those concerns.
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Race & Identity
Clifford Thompson confronts race and indifference in the Trump era
His new essay collection explores “the cold heart of the trouble”
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Government
The System: It’s about class and power
Robert Reich joins us from his home office
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Health
Your stories of surviving Covid-19 – from the frontlines to sheltering at home
KUOW's Ross Reynolds takes listener calls about getting creative during the crisis.