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Rachel Curry on Freelance Journalism

February 11, 2025

This week, we chatted with Rachel Curry about her journalism career!

Rachel talked about everything from reporting for both local and national news to how she ended up writing a book about sustainable investments. It was an interesting conversation with some great advice. Tune in if you want a fascinating perspective on our media landscape!

Listen to the interview: Rachel Curry

Credits:
Riona Duncan, host, audio editor, audio engineer, researcher
Recorded February 4, 2025; WRCT debut February 11, 2025


Film in America

January 7, 2025

We sat down with David Shumway, a Professor of English here at CMU, and talked all about movies!

Professor Shumway discussed current trends, what makes American film unique, and the role of music in movies among many other topics. Tune in if you need recommendations of what to watch or want to hear why you should watch movies multiple times! It was an interesting interview about a fun topic.

Listen to the interview: David Shumway

Archan Das, host, researcher, audio engineer
Riona Duncan, audio editor
Recorded November 18, 2024; WRCT debut January 7, 2025


Phipps Holiday Magic

December 24, 2024

In early December, we journeyed a few blocks south of Forbes Avenue to visit with Laura M. Schoch, Senior Plant Procurement, Recording and Design Associate at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Listen to this episode to join our tour of the Phipps collection!

It was a treat to explore the Botanical Gardens all set up for the holidays. Laura talked about the Phipps Holiday Magic Light Show, and she showed us the fall & winter train layout, special holiday exhibitions, and some highlights from Phipps’ permanent collection. Laura also told us about what goes into creating exhibits, maintaining and developing new plants, and how different botanical gardens work together. 

Tune in to hear why the Phipps Conservatory is a place you should take visitors to Pittsburgh!

Listen to the interview: Laura M. Schoch

Credits:
Kate Smigie, host, researcher 
Richard Gordon, co-host, audio engineer, audio editor 
Recorded December 2, 2024; WRCT debut December 24, 2024


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