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2014-02-26

  Mr. B, the Singing Bard: Original #radiostory by Katie McMurran

After 30 years of working with high risk populations, Bryant hung up his hat as a social worker, put on a top hat, and began serenading hundreds of commuters a week. He calls singing his "true profession." Produced by Katie McMurran in Oakland, CA. 		  WorkingNow author
2014-02-23

  James Craven, perfume salesman: #Radiostory by @jobarratt

"When From A Long Distant Past Nothing Subsists": James Craven, the resident archivist at Les Senteurs, London’s original specialist perfumery shop, and a world authority on fragrance. James’s life has been spent, in his own words, ‘immersed in scent’.... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-05-29

  Amy Gastelum, public health nurse: #Radiostory "Rather Take the Blame"

Amy Gastelum is a public health nurse making daily home visits to areas of Brooklyn where crime is still common. Some of Amy's friends and family worry about her safety as she uses public transportation and walking to travel between clients. But Amy ha... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-05-23

  Jeremy Smith, plumbing supplier: #Radiostory via Liz Massey

Jeremy Smith grew up in his family's plumbing supply business, Central Arizona Supply. Listen as he describes his youthful departure from the family business, his return, and his attempt to put his own unique stamp on what the company has to offer. Pr... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-22

  Tabitha Fitzsimmons, street performer: #Radiostory via Daniel Gross

To some jobs, you wear a suit and shiny shoes. To this one, you wear a corset and white face paint. A woman named Tabitha makes her living standing absolutely still in Harvard Square, MA. There are some strings attached. When she spoke for this piece, ... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-22

  Brianna Klemm& Joe Sabia, freelancers: #Radiostory via @AudreyQQ

For some, freelance gigs trump full-time jobs. Hiring is down, and self-employment is up. Audrey Quinn finds two people who’ve found creative ways to work for themselves, with financial success. 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-05

  "Rebuilding" Re: Working - Jobs in America (Day 5): #Radiostory series via @TheStorywithDG

Reposted with permission from American Public Media'sThe Story: Sean Cole brings us the stories of day laborers as they repair homes that were flooded and damaged by Hurricane Sandy. We meet the men and women who've found demolition and rebuilding w... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-05

  "Laying Off My Husband" Re: Working - Jobs in America (Day 4): #Radiostory via @TheStorywithDG

Reposted with permission from American Public Media'sThe Story: Many Americans have a recession story and Deborah Troutman's gets personal. Working in a company with her husband, she was asked to lay him off. She did, and then she did it again. She t... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-05

  "Highway of Hope" Re: Working - Jobs In America (Day 3): #Radiostory series via @TheStorywithDG

Reposted with permission from American Public Media'sThe Story: They're hiring in North Dakota. Thousands of people have come to find a job or serve the new arrivals. On Day 3 of RE:WORKING, Todd Melby takes us on an audio tour of the boom towns in th... 		  WorkingNow author
2013-02-04

  Re: Working - Jobs In America (Day 2): #Radiostory series via @TheStorywithDG

Reposted with permission from American Public Media'sThe Story: "People who've lost their jobs in the last few years are still reinventing their lives. We meet three of them today. Christine Myrick lost her high-level management position with the gov... 		  WorkingNow author