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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The People Behind The Rise Of Online Microlending
Jessica Jackley was a liberal arts major who stumbled her way into the Stanford MBA program. Philosophy and business came together for her in 2005 when...
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LISTEN: Bernie Sanders' Full Speech At University Of Washingon
Senator Bernie Sanders has been storming the country to raise interest in his populist-themed presidential campaign. He hit a potential hurdle in...
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Data Insecurity: What We Accept When We Click 'Agree'
Here in the internet age we might wonder, are democratic ideals and technological innovations compatible? Most of us leave a wide digital trail in the...
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An Epic Animosity: Bobby Kennedy Vs. Jimmy Hoffa
When John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, labor leader Jimmy Hoffa was heard to say, “Bobby Kennedy is just another lawyer now.” The animosity...
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The Brave And Dangerous New World Of The Reputation Economy
For centuries great thinkers have tried to make sense of how to judge human character. Socrates, for instance, famously said, “The way to a good...
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God-Fearing Liberals' Role In Shaping America
When we call someone liberal, do we imply that they are not religious or spiritual? Today’s speaker says we shouldn’t. In her new book “The Religion of...
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A Philosopher And An Atmospheric Scientist Walk Into A Bar
It’s fair to say that dire warnings about climate change have become the new normal. Consider these recent headlines from NASA’s Climate Change Blog: ...
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Henry Paulson And Satya Nadella Deal With China
People tend to have strong opinions about Henry “Hank” Paulson. Depending on your point of view, he either saved the U.S. economy as we know it or...
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A 'Narcissistic Blowhard' Considers The History Of Character Development
Author and journalist David Brooks says that he gets paid to be a “narcissistic blowhard” and that he has to work harder than most people “to avoid a...
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Judy Blume And Nancy Pearl In Delightful Conversation
Certain people tend to “erupt into squeals” at the prospect of an appearance by author Judy Blume. For the uninitiated, Blume’s books are among the top...