Samantha Clemens

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http://www.causeandeffectworld.com

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I grew up in small town Minnesota, went to high school in suburban Omaha and live in metro Boston. I have worked in international business for about 20 years and have traveled to over 30 countries. I like playing frisbee, scuba diving, singing, and discussing current events with interesting people. I like getting out of my comfort zone because that’s when I learn the most about the world and myself.

About a year ago I serendipitously became a weekly guest on an evening conservative talk show on a 50,000 watt commercial station in Boston, discussing politics, morals, behavior, and science with the host and several thousand listeners. Being a 100% NPR girl, it was like going to Mars, but what a ride! What are my beliefs? How do I justify them to thousands of listeners who likely disagree (vehemently)? How do I make an argument that resonates with them given their values?

After six months the host was promoted to a mid-day slot and the segment ended. Needing to feed my new addiction, I finagled my way on to a college station where I’ve interviewed fascinating people and monologued about what’s on my mind. Then my husband left the newspaper article about this contest on the kitchen table. I must be on the radio. But, I would LOVE to be on PUBLIC radio.

What's your favorite public radio show?

This American Life

What's your secret talent?

Making long international plane rides shorter by getting to know my fellow passengers and playing with their kids.

What song is stuck in your head right now, you know, a music wedgie?

Love of My Life by Santana on his Supernatural cd.

What sound is most characteristic of where you live?

Pristine silence on my street while only one block away buses roar around a corner to a busy bus stop. The contrast is amazing.

What's your favorite sound memory?

Traveling to a rural area in the country of Namibia for Christmas and hearing on the radio the German Lutheran liturgy I grew up with sung in Nama. No longer a church-goer, I hadn't heard that music since I was a child living in small town Minnesota, so the moment was an amazing mix of nostalgia, surprise, and pleasure at how the world is at once, different and the same.

Which station do you listen to most?

WBUR

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