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
Stories
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Politics
Many states have considered removing Trump from their ballots. Why not WA?
"This state is a little different from Maine and Colorado, and all the other states. We have a different process here.” – WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
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Law & Courts
Pierce County jury finds 3 Tacoma police officers not guilty in Manuel Ellis case
Officers Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine faced charges of first-degree manslaughter. Burbank and Collins were also charged with second-degree murder. Each pleaded not guilty.
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Business
Amazon 'last-mile' warehouses deliver more pollution than packages to people living nearby, study finds
In first-of-its-kind research, a University of Washington team studied who bears the brunt of package delivery pollution.
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Arts & Life
Seattle arts leader Wier Harman dies at age 57
Harman expanded Town Hall's event offerings to include civics, arts, music, and sciences, but insisted on keeping ticket prices affordable.
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Reflections on the deeper meaning of Hanukkah this year
Rabbi Daniel Weiner shares thoughts on a festival of light and religious freedom
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Environment
Farms in Western Washington evacuate during record river flooding
Many rivers in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties flooded Tuesday due to heavy rain and melting snow from the mountains. Forecasters say the atmospheric river drenching the Pacific Northwest should start to ease on Wednesday.
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Parents of slain Gaza activist Rachel Corrie carry her message forward 20 years after her death
In the 20 years since their daughter, Rachel, was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer while protesting the demolition of a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip, Craig and Cindy Corrie have devoted their lives to her cause.
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Environment
Rush-hour traffic in Seattle increases blood pressure, but not for the reason you think
It will come as no surprise to anyone who braves I-5 on a weekday at either 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. (or practically any time in between) that your blood pressure tends to increase during sudden slowdowns and bumper-to-bumper backups. But a new study from University of Washington researchers suggests that it’s not just the Tesla changing lanes without using a directional that is causing your heart to pound. Ultrafine particles circulating on and near congested freeways — a toxic mixture of exhaust from tailpipes, brake and tire wear, and road dust — could increase blood pressure and lead to other health problems.
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Health
Have a hara hachi bu Thanksgiving. Healthy tips for not busting your gut
‘Some really fascinating research shows that even two to five minutes of walking right after a meal will dramatically decrease your blood sugar level, so you have less of a spike.’
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Sports
'Coug Nation' is itching to spoil the Huskies' perfect season. Can they?
‘There is nothing that a Washington State fan or player would love more than to ruin Washington's chance at making the college football playoff.’