Fire Contained But Questions Remain
In January of 2025, the Eaton wildfire spread through the Southern California community of Altadena. Altadena residents saw an outpouring of support from their community, but now face the much larger task of rebuilding not only their houses, but their lives, neighborhoods, and senses of normalcy. Hear from three Altadena residents about what life has looked like after the fires, and where they’re headed as the dust settles.
This story was produced as a part of LA Radio Club reporting incubator project.
Keeping Okinawa Alive Through Music, Dance and Family
Laura speaks with Yuko Yamauchi, the executive director of the Okinawa Association of America, about the discovery of her cultural identity through music and art. The pursuit of traditional art led her to live in Okinawa for six years, to connect with her extended family, and to the job she still has to this day.
This story was produced as a part of NPR’s Next Gen Radio.
In The Front of House - Podcast trailer concept
During the pandemic, food service workers became classified as ‘essential’. For a moment, it seemed like structural change might happen in the industry that doesn’t give PTO or health insurance – but it never did. Listen to me navigating the job I do to pay my bills.
This trailer concept was for a school assignment on developing a niche podcast.