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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Arts & Life
Lummi Elder tells story of last time she sang to Tokitae
Tokitae was the last Southern Resident Orca kept in a marine park. She died unexpectedly on August 18 at the Miami Seaquarium.
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Environment
Are kids in danger when wildfire smoke hits, even on 'moderate' days?
The Puget Sound area has seen good, moderate, and dangerous air quality in the last few weeks due to wildfire smoke. Last weekend was especially bad, but many people hit the streets and parks anyway.
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Light rail coming to Bellevue, Redmond sooner than expected
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Health
Study of dogs and their humans seeks to make life better for both
It’s a dog’s life, they say. Daniel Promislow is curious about what makes them tick.
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Environment
Seattle has started to chill out ... with more AC
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Politics
New book provides a primer for aspiring state legislators
Two veteran Washington lawmakers discuss the art and craft of legislative rules and relationships.
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Environment
Snoqualmie Tribe says Wedgwood protest is about more than one tree
They want Seattle’s mayor to issue an executive order to halt implementation of a new tree ordinance
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Tuesday Headlines
All-Star Game day arrives, election ballots are on the way, and childcare costs hurt single moms the most
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Monday Headlines
Homicides increase statewide, hospitals go optional on masks, and batter(s) up at T-Mobile Park.
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Friday Headlines
SCOTUS rules on student loans and gay rights, Seattle talks rent control, and orcas get some breathing room