Foreground the Story – Wendy Call

November 24, 2008

Wendy Call came to writing through her work in political activism. Her experience as a community organizer inspired her to write about why people work for change in their communities. In this podcast, she explores how political writing can be effective and how different countries approach political journalism. Music by Joel Salsman, produced as part […]

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9-1-1 – Ghida Sinno

November 7, 2008

Ghida Sinno has created a series of stories looking at how different people experienced 9-11, or 9-1-1 as she calls it. The stories reflect the perspectives of Arab Americans and others, a half an hour after the attacks, a week after the attacks, a year after the attacks. Sinno uses irony and humor to soften […]

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Motorcyling, Miscarriage, Munro – Jennifer Munro

October 22, 2008

Through her experiences on the open road, with pregnancy, and with miscarriage, in this podcast Jennifer Munro takes you on personal and high-speed adventures. Jennifer addresses women’s issues in new light and with humor. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. Music by Grand Hallway, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.

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Urban Gardening – Waverly Fitzgerald

October 6, 2008

Jack Straw Writer Waverly Fitzgerald set out to learn about nature in an urban setting. Her studies began in her own neighborhood: Capitol Hill. Waverly researched and collected information about her natural surroundings, and through the writing process, completed her own learning process. Music by The Bird Tribe Orchestra, produced as part of the Jack […]

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Moving through Water and Words – Janna Cawrse Esarey

September 24, 2008

The Jack Straw Writers podcast begins the 2008 series with Janna Cawrse Esarey. She sailed and wrote her way around the world for two and a half years on an extended honeymoon. Her writing is about relationships and the journey, sailing and through life. THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. Music by Jim Page and Artis, […]

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