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The California Report Magazine Taken Over by High Schoolers ... For a Week KQED: The California Report Magazine (Producer), April 2018
Tyrius Ammons is a high school senior, artist and video-gamer. And this week, he's the co-host of The California Report Magazine. All week long, students from 10 Bay Area high schools have filled the KQED airwaves as part of a Youth Takeover, contributing stories and commentaries on several programs.
Tyrius Ammons is a high school senior, artist and video-gamer. And this week, he's the co-host of The California Report Magazine. All week long, students from 10 Bay Area high schools have filled the KQED airwaves as part of a Youth Takeover, contributing stories and commentaries on several programs.
Finding Empowerment Through Pole Dancing KQED: The California Report Magazine (Reporter), April 2018
MaKayla Keating, 22, emerges from the wings of the stage wearing a skintight halter top and skirt -- both almost blinding with sequins. She walks up to a vertical metal pole anchored to the ground, just like you’d see in a strip club. But that’s not where we are.
MaKayla Keating, 22, emerges from the wings of the stage wearing a skintight halter top and skirt -- both almost blinding with sequins. She walks up to a vertical metal pole anchored to the ground, just like you’d see in a strip club. But that’s not where we are.
This Financier Put the 'Modest' in Modesto KQED: The California Report Magazine (Reporter), March 2018
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Modesto in Stanislaus County.
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Modesto in Stanislaus County.
Timbuctoo: The Ghost of a Ghost Town KQED: The California Report Magazine (Reporter/Producer), February 2018
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Timbuctoo in Yuba County.
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Timbuctoo in Yuba County.
How Fiddletown Got its Name Back KQED: The California Report Magazine (Reporter/Producer), February 2018
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Fiddletown in Amador County.
A lot of us Californians like to hit the open road, explore miles of highway and venture off onto some back roads. Sometimes, we come across towns with some pretty bizarre and surprising names. For this installment in our series “A Place Called What?!” we head to Fiddletown in Amador County.
Documenting Hate: Hate on the Highway AJ+ (Reporter), December 2017
A white truck, threats and a gun. This Texas man describes what he endured just for being brown. This video was produced in partnership with ProPublica’s Documenting Hate project.
A white truck, threats and a gun. This Texas man describes what he endured just for being brown. This video was produced in partnership with ProPublica’s Documenting Hate project.
Documenting Hate: Grocery Store Hate AJ+ (Reporter), December 2017
"She wanted to harm me.” A routine trip to the grocery store brought this Michigan woman face to face with hate. And no one stepped in to help her. This video was produced as part of ProPublica’s Documenting Hate project.
"She wanted to harm me.” A routine trip to the grocery store brought this Michigan woman face to face with hate. And no one stepped in to help her. This video was produced as part of ProPublica’s Documenting Hate project.
Documenting Hate: My Silent Protest AJ+ (Reporter/Producer), December 2017
“Trump will soon be president and he’s going to deport all of you.” A U.S. veteran describes what it feels like to be harassed in the country he’s fought for. This video was produced in partnership with ProPublica's Documenting Hate project.
“Trump will soon be president and he’s going to deport all of you.” A U.S. veteran describes what it feels like to be harassed in the country he’s fought for. This video was produced in partnership with ProPublica's Documenting Hate project.
OUTBREAK: A Doctor Visit Like No Other Master's Thesis (Reporter/Producer), May 2016
Fifteen years ago, Jill Watson was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a story about the doctor and nurse that cared for her and how private clinics make their own rules...sometimes at the expense of the patient’s well being.
Fifteen years ago, Jill Watson was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a story about the doctor and nurse that cared for her and how private clinics make their own rules...sometimes at the expense of the patient’s well being.
Obscene, Profane, & Indecent KALX Berkeley (Reporter/Producer), December 2015
In the early ‘70s, a radio station in New York played a comedy skit from George Carlin titled “Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say on TV”. A father, who was in the car with his son, heard it on the radio and complained to the Federal Communications Commission, or the FCC, claiming the material was inappropriate. A lawsuit followed and made it all the way to the Supreme Court. The FCC won. Reporter Nadine Sebai explains how this victory forever changed what can and can’t be said on public airwaves.
In the early ‘70s, a radio station in New York played a comedy skit from George Carlin titled “Seven Dirty Words You Can’t Say on TV”. A father, who was in the car with his son, heard it on the radio and complained to the Federal Communications Commission, or the FCC, claiming the material was inappropriate. A lawsuit followed and made it all the way to the Supreme Court. The FCC won. Reporter Nadine Sebai explains how this victory forever changed what can and can’t be said on public airwaves.
Testing for lead in products from the nation’s largest dollar store KALX Berkeley (Reporter/Producer), December 2015
In our last show, reporter Nadine Sebai found out you could buy rib eye steaks at the Dollar Tree for only a buck! Now, she’s back at the store, testing children’s toys and other products for lead; a chemical one source called “stunningly toxic.” What will she find? Tune in.
In our last show, reporter Nadine Sebai found out you could buy rib eye steaks at the Dollar Tree for only a buck! Now, she’s back at the store, testing children’s toys and other products for lead; a chemical one source called “stunningly toxic.” What will she find? Tune in.
Stories in Sound KALX Berkeley (Reporter/Producer), December 2015
As workshop alumna Nadine Sebai describes in the segment above, producing a successful podcast requires a few key ingredients, including a compelling story, narration and natural sounds, but award-winning radio journalist Ben Manilla knows the extra magic needed to bring an audio story to life.
As workshop alumna Nadine Sebai describes in the segment above, producing a successful podcast requires a few key ingredients, including a compelling story, narration and natural sounds, but award-winning radio journalist Ben Manilla knows the extra magic needed to bring an audio story to life.
Have a buck? Buy a steak. KALX Berkeley (Reporter/Producer), November 2015
Times are tough, especially for college students. With the cost of tuition, books, and rent on the rise, it’s not surprising many people will find any way to save a buck. Reporter Nadine Sebai relies on dollar stores for quick eats on the cheap. But on a recent trip to the Dollar Tree, she discovered something she’d never think could be sold for a dollar.
Times are tough, especially for college students. With the cost of tuition, books, and rent on the rise, it’s not surprising many people will find any way to save a buck. Reporter Nadine Sebai relies on dollar stores for quick eats on the cheap. But on a recent trip to the Dollar Tree, she discovered something she’d never think could be sold for a dollar.
"S-X" Radio Show KALX Berkeley (Anchor & News Writer), November 2015
This week, we're bringing you things that start with an S and end with an X. And it's not just sex. Okay, some sex. But safe sex. We are also exploring the number six, which took us on a bus ride through San Francisco and we found out that a Cal application form that has six options in the gender category. And one of our reporters is exploring earthquake effects. S-H-O-X
This week, we're bringing you things that start with an S and end with an X. And it's not just sex. Okay, some sex. But safe sex. We are also exploring the number six, which took us on a bus ride through San Francisco and we found out that a Cal application form that has six options in the gender category. And one of our reporters is exploring earthquake effects. S-H-O-X
"Sounds of the City" Radio Show KALX Berkeley (Producer & Script Writer), October 2015
This show highlights the many sounds of the cities we all know and love, San Francisco and Oakland to be exact. You'll hear about a new and unique hip hop movement, a church that's getting fined for making music, and sounds from the famous organ in the Castro Theatre.
This show highlights the many sounds of the cities we all know and love, San Francisco and Oakland to be exact. You'll hear about a new and unique hip hop movement, a church that's getting fined for making music, and sounds from the famous organ in the Castro Theatre.
The Good and Bad of Fluorinated Surfactants KALX Berkeley (Reporter/Producer), October 2015
There’s a chemical found in hundreds of products we use everyday from lipstick to pizza boxes. They’re called fluorinated surfactants and they’re the reason why clothing can be stain-resistant and why oil doesn’t leak through food-to-go containers. But now, scientists are debating whether these chemicals are harmful to human health and the environment.
There’s a chemical found in hundreds of products we use everyday from lipstick to pizza boxes. They’re called fluorinated surfactants and they’re the reason why clothing can be stain-resistant and why oil doesn’t leak through food-to-go containers. But now, scientists are debating whether these chemicals are harmful to human health and the environment.
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Legalizing Death Univision October 2015
Brittany Maynard’s death triggered the debate on the legalization of aid-in-dying in the United States. So far, aid-in-dying bills have been approved in five states, and are being discussed in twenty more.
Brittany Maynard’s death triggered the debate on the legalization of aid-in-dying in the United States. So far, aid-in-dying bills have been approved in five states, and are being discussed in twenty more.
One Big Spill East Bay Express September 2015
PG&E's former gas plants are still leaching toxic chemicals into the soil and San Francisco Bay, possibly endangering human health and marine life.
PG&E's former gas plants are still leaching toxic chemicals into the soil and San Francisco Bay, possibly endangering human health and marine life.
Oakland’s mayoral battle is over: How much did candidates pay for your vote? Oakland North November 2014
In the 2014 race for Oakland mayor, the candidate who spent the most money per vote didn’t walk away with the most first-place ranked-choice votes.
In the 2014 race for Oakland mayor, the candidate who spent the most money per vote didn’t walk away with the most first-place ranked-choice votes.
Richmond storage company settles suit over bay pollution Contra Costa Times October 2014
San Francisco Bay Keeper, an environmental group, reached an agreement last week with a storage company it sued two years ago for allegedly polluting San Francisco Bay, violating the Clean Water Act and endangering the health of wildlife and neighboring communities.
San Francisco Bay Keeper, an environmental group, reached an agreement last week with a storage company it sued two years ago for allegedly polluting San Francisco Bay, violating the Clean Water Act and endangering the health of wildlife and neighboring communities.
Oakland City Council gives controversial garbage contract to Waste Management Oakland North September 2014
At a heated special meeting on September 22, the Oakland City Council awarded Waste Management a hefty garbage contract, reversing a decision to give the same contract to a local company a month earlier.
At a heated special meeting on September 22, the Oakland City Council awarded Waste Management a hefty garbage contract, reversing a decision to give the same contract to a local company a month earlier.
Video - In Studio
Newsbroke with Francesca Fiorentini (Producer/Researcher), 2016 - Present
Newsbroke is a weekly political comedy show with host Francesca Fiorentini. This is a sample of some of the episodes I've worked on as Producer/Researcher.
Newsbroke is a weekly political comedy show with host Francesca Fiorentini. This is a sample of some of the episodes I've worked on as Producer/Researcher.
How to Sell Bullsh*t is a piece I pitched and produced for Newsbroke. It uses social psychology principles about persuasion to show how President Donald Trump is a glorified salesman. This piece required extensive research and assets including archival footage, documents, and images to help tell the story.
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According to President Trump, Mexico is a country that sends us its criminals and rapists, and beats us on trade. In reality, they send us Coronas and TVs, and get beat by American agriculture.
When you head to the polls in November, you'll be voting on more than just which millionaire you want in charge of our next war. Everything from sleazy mayors to the death penalty are on some local ballots.
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You might not know climate change is real and fossil fuels are the cause ... if your school relies on lesson plans from the oil industry.
Protests regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline have been met with severe repression. And it's just a wee bit alarming that Trump's been compared to Andrew Jackson, a president infamous for brutality against Native Americans.
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Insight - Stories from North Gate (Producer), January 2016
Co-produced the year's first show. Utilized Adobe After Effects to create the cold open, title cards, and lower thirds. Also recruited and shot individuals for the man-on-the-street segments in between reported stories. Our team was responsible for putting the entire show together for showcase. |
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Video - In the Field
Newsbroke with Francesca Fiorentini (Producer/Researcher), 2016 - Present
The Newsbroke team was deployed to Washington, D.C. to interview Congresspeople Barbara Lee (CA-D), Eric Swalwell (CA-D), and Jared Huffman (CA-D). We also attended the Not the White House Correspondent's Dinner presented by Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
The Newsbroke team was deployed to Washington, D.C. to interview Congresspeople Barbara Lee (CA-D), Eric Swalwell (CA-D), and Jared Huffman (CA-D). We also attended the Not the White House Correspondent's Dinner presented by Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Republicans have control of the House, Senate and a Russian surrogate in the White House. What do Democrats have? A donkey as a logo and Chuck Schumer? That's never going to work. Newsbroke sat down with several Democratic lawmakers in Washington, DC, to pitch them on a total rebrand of the party and how to be cool again.
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Newsbroke was invited to take part at Samantha Bee's "Not The White House Correspondents' Dinner," so we decided to give you a behind the scenes look live from the red carpet.
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Here at Newsbroke, we're all about the intersection of comedy and journalism. So we were stoked to be invited to Samantha Bee's Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where we talked to actors and anchors alike about working in news, the resistance movement and how the president can learn to take a joke.
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