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
Podcasts
Stories
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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.'
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What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in
‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena Moore
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University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests
‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike Reicher
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The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there
‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’