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What SNL’s Black Jeopardy! Can Teach Us About Democracy

By |March 18th, 2025|

During Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special, the long-running “Black Jeopardy!” skit returned, featuring legendary Black cast members like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Leslie Jones, and Tracy Morgan. Tom Hanks also reprised his role as

What Does a Community Manager Do, Anyway?

By |December 12th, 2024|

Outside of the broadcasting industry, there is a job title called “Community Manager.” What does this person do at their organizations? And how might public radio and television stations

5 True Stories from Bob Waugh

By |December 5th, 2024|

Meeting James Brown In December of 2002, WHFS/Washington held its annual Holiday show, The HFSmas Nutcracker, which was headlined by Smashing Pumpkins and Coldplay. As an added twist, I booked

Remembering Ben Manilla

By |October 14th, 2024|

“Excuse me, are you Ben Manilla?” A stranger interrupted Ben and me as we were having a drink in a New York City bar. “I recognize your voice from WLIR.”

Creating Consensus for Digital KPIs

By |July 25th, 2024|

Over the last few months, Mike Henry of Paragon has teamed up with Izzi Smith of Listen Again Tomorrow to host a series of virtual “What Now Conversations,” where public