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.

Sally Grey – Pockets

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 3, 2024

Sally Grey loves to talk about pockets. Photo courtesy of World Spectrum

Olga Cossi – Raisin Bran

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Apr 1, 2024

The late Olga Cossi raised the question of raisin bran. Photo courtesy of Polina Tankilevitch

Tricia Stone (Zenone) – Synchronicity

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 28, 2024

Tricia Stone (Zenone) finds that destiny sometimes has its own plans. Photo courtesy of Craig Adderley

Sigrid McLaughlin – Breathless

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 27, 2024

The late Sigrid McLaughlin shares a stunning experience. Photo courtesy of Alex Gállego.

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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.