James Szkobel-Wolff
Producer, DisruptedJames Szkobel-Wolff is a producer for the Connecticut Public Radio’s weekly show Disrupted, hosted by Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean. He assists with all facets of the show’s production, and is often stymied when asked to come up with episode titles. James previously worked for the national radio program eTown, and NPR affiliates KCRW, NEPR, and WCAI. His work has centered on the intersection of politics, technology and culture. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2020 with a degree in Radio Journalism, Politics and Urban Studies. In his free time, James likes to go for runs, play video games, and tinker with electronics that were definitely already broken when he got them. A native of Colorado, James is still adjusting to New England humidity.
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This hour on Disrupted, as summer heats up, people across New England are flocking to the beach. But there’s been a long battle in CT, for access to the shoreline. We'll learn about the history of exclusion on the Long Island sound. And we'll hear from descendants of the historically Black communities of Oak Bluffs, MA and Sag Harbor, NY. -
In a year dominated by gun control debates and the midterm elections, the climate crisis has taken a back seat. But we’re seeing its impact here in Connecticut. This week on Disrupted, we look at the ways climate change has impacted our state.
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School shootings seem to be commonplace in America today. This week on Disrupted, the impact of guns on our schools and teachers. Plus, a political scientist at UCONN tells us why fighting gun violence takes all of us.
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Podcasting used to be a niche hobby for internet bloggers. Now, companies like Spotify, Amazon and Sirius XM dominate the industry. This week on Disrupted, we look at the rapid growth and commercialization of podcasting and how it’s shaping our culture.
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For the past 30 years, reality television has taken over our culture. But what do these shows say about our society? This week on Disrupted, an analytical look at reality TV with Sociologist Danielle J. Lindemann.
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For Theologian and Author Candice Marie Benbow, church culture hasn’t always aligned with her personal relationship with God. This week on Disrupted, Benbow on her evolving relationship with faith and what it means to be what she calls a “Red Lip Theologian.”
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For some theater companies "a new normal" means finding ways to be more representative and more responsive to their communities. This week on Disrupted, we explore the changing landscape of American theater.
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Video Game revenue reached nearly 180 billion dollars in 2020. This hour on Disrupted, we take a second look at the future of pro gaming. And how gaming’s growth is affecting our climate.
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History is littered with promising innovations that failed to live up to their hype. This week on Disrupted, a look at three revolutionary but doomed disruptions and their impact on our world today.
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This week marks the end of the state legislative session in Connecticut. Lawmakers have made progress on everything from climate change to solitary confinement. This hour on Disrupted, a roundtable conversation wrapping up the biggest stories out of Hartford and what to expect in the November midterms.
