Radio Features
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Poolside on Park Avenue
In a hot New York summer, people in the city are taking a dip right on the street!
> listen to "Poolside on Park Avenue"
> watch a slideshow on the late-night pool set-up
Airing on collaborating northeast stations through the Environmental Hub, an NPR Local News Initiative.
Finding Miles
Miles was born in the wrong body, so at age 28 he decided to do something about it. "Finding Miles" is a new feature on Transom.org --a story of a transition from woman to man. Miles took an audio recorder with him and this is his story.
> listen to "Finding Miles"
Fishing Regulations are Dangerously Tight
> listen to "New Federal Rules Give Fishermen Group Share Of Catch"
Aired on collaborating northeast stations through the Environmental Hub, an NPR Local News Initiative.
Planning for Next Steps in Haiti
A family in Chatham, MA tries to figure out what the future holds for their family in Haiti.
Aired on WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR Station.
Immigrants Head Home
Some immigrants have found it difficult to get work because of the recession and they are making the big decision to finally head home.
> listen to "Immigrants Head Home"
Aired on NPR's Weekend Edition.
Conservation on Cape Cod is One Trail at a Time
Mel Miller builds the walking trails through Beebe Woods in Falmouth, MA because he can't stand to be inside. He is the land steward of the conservation property that it is one of few in developing Cape Cod.
Aired on The Nature Conservancy's Nature Stories Podcast.
Pickles!
Pickles are pretty important to people in New York's Lower East Side. Pickler Alan Kaufman tells you why.
> listen to "Pickles"
Aired on NPR's All Things Considered.
Singing for Seniors
Sing For Your Seniors is a new non-profit in New York City founded for and by Broadway actors and singers who often have trouble finding volunteer work.
Aired on WFUV's Cityscape.
Graduation Woes
Two graduates at a small liberal arts school in Vermont struggle to find the next step of the way.
The Tin Man Diner
A favorite Cape Cod diner, the Tin Man is back in business after burning down almost ten years ago, and just in time for a recession.
> launch WCAI website for accompanying slideshow
Aired on WCAI, Cape and Islands NPR station.
A First Inauguration
Two Cape Cod high school students win a trip to the Presidential Inauguration.
Aired on WCAI, Cape and Islands NPR station.
Spare Time
Sam Eaton is getting old and all he knows is fishing. He has been losbstering for most of his 89 years and has no plans to quit despite his family's growing concerns for his safety.
Aired on KUOW, AARP Primetime Radio, and the Nature Stories Podcast.
Look Me In the Eyes
Billy Bouffard is a rugby player and a quadriplegic. Through the sport of quad rugby, he has made himself stronger than he ever imagined he could be in a wheelchair.
Aired on WAMC, KFAI, Saltcast Podcast.
photo by Judy Beedle