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 – Biden Saved Western Civilization

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 22, 2023

Jason Scorse gives credit where credit is due. Photo courtesy of Markus Spiske

Peter St John – Rock and roll

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 17, 2023

Peter St John discovers something when on the threshold of a brilliant idea. Photo courtesy of Kampus Production

Laurie Corn – France

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 18, 2023

Laurie Corn is confounded and obsessed while painting in France.

Olga Cossi – Prayer

by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | May 15, 2023

The late Olga Cossi said, "There is a right way to do everything." Photo courtesy of Dawit Bogale

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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.