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To honor Studs Terkel & his legacy, we are sharing stories about Working Now through a SoundCloud Fellowship demonstration project. RSS link: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/22214123-workingnow/tracks

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

    02/26/2014

    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.

    5 min
  2. James Craven, perfume salesman: #Radiostory by @jobarratt

    02/23/2014

    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’. Here, he talks through some of the experiences that have led him to where he is today and shares with us some of the scents that have stood out for him. Produced by Jo Barratt http://lifeinscents.com

    10 min
  3. Amy Gastelum, public health nurse: #Radiostory "Rather Take the Blame"

    05/29/2013

    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 has discovered that there is a price for the fear that others want her to feel. Listen to more of her work on PRX.

    6 min
  4. Jeremy Smith, plumbing supplier: #Radiostory via Liz Massey

    05/23/2013

    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. Produced by Liz Massey

    6 min
  5. Tabitha Fitzsimmons, street performer: #Radiostory via Daniel Gross

    02/22/2013

    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, she hadn't said a word for two and a half hours. http://www.prx.org/pieces/68948

    5 min
  6. Brianna Klemm & Joe Sabia, freelancers: #Radiostory via @AudreyQQ

    02/22/2013

    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.

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

    02/05/2013

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

    Reposted with permission from American Public Media's The 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 work, and one homeowner who makes an effort to provide work to day laborers. We check in with Linda Archer, a McDonald's employee who's joined an effort to demand a higher hourly wage. Since our last conversation, she's talked with her boss, who tried to explain he can't pay his employees more. Until his job was eliminated two years ago, Dominick Brocato worked in human resources in Kansas City. He spent two years networking and searching for employment, and recently applied for a job at Trader Joe's, along with hundreds of others. He tells Dick that he's exploring volunteer opportunities. Check out the latest from "The Story" at thestory.org.

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

    02/05/2013

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

    Reposted with permission from American Public Media's The 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 talks with Dick about scaling down their lifestyle, as they cope with partial employment. Thanks to DW Gibson and his book, Not Working. Some unemployed people we've met are doing "internships," to get a foot in the door. Eric Glatt secured a glamorous Hollywood internship. Soon after he started his unpaid work, he began to question the legality of working for free and ended up suing the company. And then on to China, where we meet Paul Fichter who designs and makes beer taps. He has a factory in China and two in the U.S., and has created a hybrid staff utilizing the benefits of operating in both countries. Music in this episode: "Black Crow Keeps on Flying", "Loud as Ears" and "Where do I go Now" by Kelly Joe Phelps. Also, Andrew Parsons riffs with his guitar, based on the song "Angel Gabriel" by Chloe Davidson. Check out the latest from "The Story" at thestory.org.

    50 min
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To honor Studs Terkel & his legacy, we are sharing stories about Working Now through a SoundCloud Fellowship demonstration project. RSS link: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/22214123-workingnow/tracks

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  • Creator
    WorkingNow
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2014
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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