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Home›Author: Adam Ragusea (Page 6)

Author: Adam Ragusea

Adam Ragusea

Adam is host of Current's podcast, The Pub. He's a Journalist in Residence and Visiting Assistant Professor of Journalism at the Center for Collaborative Journalism at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. He’s also reported for public radio shows including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Here & Now, Marketplace and The Takeaway. Before becoming a journalist, Adam studied music composition, and he creates all the music for The Pub.

  • Programs/Content

    Stations have a future in local appeal, distinct programming

    A radio content chief lays out a vision for digital success.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 31, 2016
  • System/Policy

    “Why not promote our podcasts like we do our own programs?”

    West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Scott Finn considers the future of NPR’s relationship with its member stations.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 30, 2016
  • Programs/Content

    Glenn Greenwald on the “adversarial force” of a free press

    The outspoken journalist also accuses NPR of becoming “boring and impotent” by avoiding controversy.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 29, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    ‘The Pub’ #59: The case for NPR stations in a post-radio world

    How do NPR and stations maintain a mutually beneficial coexistence?
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 25, 2016
  • Programs/Content

    Diane Rehm on stepping aside for “something new and fresh”

    The host discusses her voice, her approach to interviewing and life after retirement.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 22, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    ‘The Pub’ #58: Glenn Greenwald wants NPR journalists ‘to speak like a normal human being’

    Greenwald argues that NPR’s impartiality standards are needless at best and dangerous at worst.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 18, 2016
  • System/Policy

    A critic sees “pro-government” bias in NPR’s reporting, not a leftward lean

    Host and freelancer Lisa Simeone dismisses the claim that public media betrays a liberal bias.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 15, 2016
  • System/Policy

    Does public media need more conservative voices?

    Maybe, but a right-leaning public radio journalist says finding them is tricky.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 10, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    ‘The Pub’ #57: Music Rights 101 with The Current’s Leah Garaas

    If you think music rights are a simple matter, you’re probably doing it wrong.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 4, 2016
  • People

    Travel host Rick Steves describes a business model based on generosity

    Steves has made a name for himself simply by sharing his enthusiasm for experiencing other cultures.
    By Adam Ragusea
    March 2, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    ‘The Pub’ #56: Mark Stencel on how public media can corner the fact-checking market

    A practical guide on how, when and what to fact-check, and what to do when your fact-checks are inevitably challenged.
    By Adam Ragusea
    February 26, 2016
  • Programs/Content

    How the New York Times’ ‘Modern Love’ became a hit podcast

    Essays from a popular column read by the famous and talented prove a recipe for success.
    By Adam Ragusea
    February 24, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    ‘The Pub’ #55: Diane Rehm contemplates the end

    With her retirement ahead, the longtime host discusses who might replace her in the host chair and her feelings about head-to-head competitor ...
    By Adam Ragusea
    February 19, 2016
  • "The Pub" Podcast

    The Pub #54: NPR Story Lab head Michael May, live via Shindig

    May joined us for a live celebration of The Pub’s first birthday.
    By Adam Ragusea
    February 12, 2016
  • System/Policy

    Bill Siemering on his legacy: “Everything that I intended really has come true”

    The co-founder of NPR considers how public media has grown since he wrote a renowned mission statement.
    By Adam Ragusea
    February 8, 2016
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