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.

Leah Shrifter – The Angry Family

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 20, 2022

Leah Shrifter says, "When you marry, you marry the "whole" family.

Olga Cossi – Shrimp Wiggle

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 18, 2022

With a full lunch crowd at the cafe, Olga Cossi, morning chef, gets herself in hot water. Produced by Laurie Corn.

Jeri Bodemar – Clouds

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 14, 2022

Jeri Bodemar, an artist, gets her inspiration from looking up

Kathryn Petrocelli – Childhood Funerals

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 13, 2022

Kathryn Petrocelli, a writer and a teacher, gives a child's perspective to an ancient and hallowed ritual. Produced by Laurie Corn.

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M, W, and Th 7:57 AM, 5:58 PM

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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.