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Roman on the Radio

Roman on the Radio

Written by: Nick Roman
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 You LOVE public radio! Listen each week to hear the reporters, editors and hosts behind the "driveway moments" that thrill millions of public radio fans - like you! New episodes on Thursdays.2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership Politics & Government
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  • You wanna be a public radio reporter? OK, get ready!

    You wanna be a public radio reporter? OK, get ready!
    Feb 13 2026

    The reporters, producers, editors and hosts we've met in the past year talk about how they got started in public radio.

    They also look back on the funny moments on air - and a few scary reporting assignments.
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    32 mins
  • How January 6th led LAist's Makenna Sievertson to choose journalism

    How January 6th led LAist's Makenna Sievertson to choose journalism
    Feb 6 2026

    Before Makenna Sievertson joined LAist 89.3 as a reporter, she worked at the U.S. Capitol for the House of Representatives Radio and TV Correspondents Gallery. It's the office that assists broadcast reporters covering Congress.

    Makenna talks about the reporters who ignored personal risks to cover the January 6th Capitol riot - and how their courage convinced her to be a journalist.
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    30 mins
  • Boise State Public Radio's Sáša Woodruff meets the challenge

    Boise State Public Radio's Sáša Woodruff meets the challenge
    Jan 29 2026

    For more than a decade, Sáša Woodruff built a sparkling reputation in LA's public radio world as a skilled editor and producer. Boise State Public Radio noticed, and brought her on board in 2019 to be its news director.

    Sáša talks about how she stretched her small staff of reporters to cover all of Idaho. She'll also talk about the hard choice she made to overcome her family's cancer history.
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    34 mins
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