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OUTBREAK: A Doctor Visit Like No Other (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 (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 (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 (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. (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 (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 (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 (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.
Multimedia
Legalizing Death 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 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? 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 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 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.
Research
Frontline: Rape on the Night Shift
Univision: Violacion de un Sueño - Jornada Nocturna
Reveal: Female janitors face rape and assault
KQED: Janitors Risk Sexual Violence
(Lead Researcher), June 2015
Collaboration investigating the sexual abuse of immigrant women in the janitorial industry.
Univision: Violacion de un Sueño - Jornada Nocturna
Reveal: Female janitors face rape and assault
KQED: Janitors Risk Sexual Violence
(Lead Researcher), June 2015
Collaboration investigating the sexual abuse of immigrant women in the janitorial industry.
(Dis)Honesty - The Truth About Lies (Researcher), April 2012
Documentary explores the human tendency to be dishonest. Inspired by the work of behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, the film interweaves personal stories, expert opinions, behavioral experiments, and archival footage to reveal how and why people lie.
Documentary explores the human tendency to be dishonest. Inspired by the work of behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, the film interweaves personal stories, expert opinions, behavioral experiments, and archival footage to reveal how and why people lie.
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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