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.

Jason Scorse – Climate Emergency 2

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 22, 2023

Jason Scorse says, "The climate emergency is NOT in the future." Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske.

Colleen Shaw – Motor On

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 20, 2023

In this piece written several years ago, Colleen Shaw shared with millions of women how she was growing. Photo courtesy of RDNE Stock Project.

Dennis Spear – Chocolate

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 16, 2023

Dennis Spear says, "Chocolate talks." Photo courtesy Rahel R.

Sally Grey – Future Planning

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Nov 15, 2023

Sally Grey is planning for the future. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro studio.

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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.