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.

Kaya Henkes Power – Pressure

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 22, 2023

Kaya Henkes-Power learned that some things are not negotiable. Photo courtesy of the Vie Studio.

Roland Saher – Move The Money

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 20, 2023

Roland Saher uses his money to fight climate change.

Martha Kendall – Crosswords

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 16, 2023

Martha Kendall admits she is proud of her addiction. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studio.

Dick Harrah – Magic

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Mar 15, 2023

The late Dick Harrah proves that he was a hot teacher. Photo courtesy of Francis Seura.

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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.