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 – Gaslighters

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 28, 2023

Jason Scorse shines some light on today's gaslighters. Photo courtesy of Kemi Lo.

Mari Lynch – We Are All Heroes On This Bus

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 23, 2023

Mari Lynch shows there are many ways to be a hero.

Sally Grey – Rubber Dumplings

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 24, 2023

Sally Grey shares her grandmother's recipe for rubber dumplings. Photo courtesy of Malidate Van.

Margie Kern Marshall – Flying

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 21, 2023

Margie Kern-Marshall inadvertently helps her grandson with his secret wish. Photo courtesy of Victoria Rain.

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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.