First Person Singular
First Person Singular segments feature the unique voices of our community, sharing a commentary, personal story, or an observation. To participate, submit 240 words to firstpersonsingular@ksqd.org, which should be readable in 90 seconds.
After review, the writer will be invited to record it in KSQD’s production room. The producer then edits in the opening music, an intro and an outro.
FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Jefferson and I
Steve Pleich echoes Thomas Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Joey Kyber ...
FirstpersonSingular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Stranger
The late Sigrid McLaughlin received a midnight gift. Photo courtesy of Max Flinterman ...
FirstPersonSingular: Gilda Zelin – Odors
Gilda Zelin smiles as life cycles round. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach ...
FirstPersonSingular: Meade Fischer – Shark Fin
Meade Fischer questions cultural traditions. Photo courtesy of Alex Quezada ...
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AIRS
HOSTED BY
Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn
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Mathilde Rand
In December of 2008, I became part of the First Person Singular Team at KUSP (at that point we were five). During the last months of KUSP in 2016, I was the last hold-out. Now I am providing the same 2-minute program at KSQD, Community Radio, because I wholeheartedly believe in giving community members a voice. I am also the treasurer at KSQD.
Laurie Corn
I am attracted to the process of reducing a meaningful story or opinion to 90 seconds. I am a writer, so editing and honing a piece is a special love of mine. I have joined Mathilde Rand as co-producer of First Person Singular, and I encourage you to share your commentary on the air. This is community radio at its best.