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http://www.npr.org/nextgen

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DC

Bio

Started in public radio in the early 80's.
Stint in Commercial radio.
Moved to DC with $300 and without a job.
Landed at NPR as overnight Editorial Assistant.
Those famous voices you've heard (on NPR)? I've produced and/or directed most of them.
Co-founded and ran a start-up company for 1.3 years
Lived in and taught radio journalism in Chile, twice.
Landed Fulbright grant and going back to South America Fall of 2007.
Wife has a Ph.d and works for EPA
Two kids, girl 11.5 and boy 9.

What's your favorite public radio show?

Marketplace. That's not about "business." It's about being invited in and treated as an equal.

What's your secret talent?

I have three:
1. I seriously listen to what people say and believe their opinions can matter.
2. I'm a strong believer in civil public discourse.
3. I think before I speak.

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

"Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira
"Ladies in the house...No fighting!"

What sound is most characteristic of where you live?

My 'tween daughter...

What's your favorite sound memory?

Listening to Stan Waquie of the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico telling Katie Davis about the tradition behind "running" in Indian country. I'd bet money I could listen to that piece again and find exactly where we stood when we taped the interview. I can do this with many of the pieces I did, back in the day.

Which station do you listen to most?

I mix it up between Satellite Radio, Internet radio and terrestrial radio. I'm a geek, so I try to sample everything.

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