James Szkobel-Wolff
Producer, DisruptedJames Szkobel-Wolff is a producer for the Connecticut Public Radio’s weekly show Disrupted, hosted by Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean. He assists with all facets of the show’s production, and is often stymied when asked to come up with episode titles. James previously worked for the national radio program eTown, and NPR affiliates KCRW, NEPR, and WCAI. His work has centered on the intersection of politics, technology and culture. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2020 with a degree in Radio Journalism, Politics and Urban Studies. In his free time, James likes to go for runs, play video games, and tinker with electronics that were definitely already broken when he got them. A native of Colorado, James is still adjusting to New England humidity.
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This moment in American history can feel unprecedented. But white supremacist violence and debates over whose rights really matter are hardly new. This hour on Disrupted, we talk to two authors who provide crucial historical and theoretical context to this moment. -
Materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez has made it her mission to tell the stories of little-known inventors. This week on Disrupted, she shines a light on the women and people of color that have helped create everything from the ice cream scoop to the GPS. -
Ten new candidates were selected to join NASA's latest class of Astronauts. The new cohort will be one of NASA’s most diverse ever. They will join the Artemis program, which expects to send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972. This hour on Disrupted, we'll hear from two Black Americans who helped pave the way for the next generation of NASA astronauts and administrators. -
During the pandemic, many people turned to art to process their feelings. Art has the unique ability to get us through difficult times. This hour on Disrupted, three New Haven artists talk about the ways they are using art to affect change. -
Trees are one of New England’s most treasured resources. But in Connecticut cities, a painful history of racism and redlining has led to fewer trees. In this hour of Disrupted, we look at the urban tree canopy in Connecticut and how we can fight deforestation in our region. -
As more people confront the realities of climate change, our society’s relationship with food is changing. And some are turning to dumpster diving and foraging. This week on Disrupted, a look at the ways we access our food. -
America is home to many spiritual practices that were once considered evil - like Brujeria or Hoodoo. But today, more people are looking to reclaim these ancestral traditions. This week on Disrupted, the rise of alternative spiritual beliefs and their connection to our past. Plus a look at one of Tarot's most important figures. -
This week on Disrupted, how TikTok is changing our relationship with media. A look at TikTok's impact on childhood development to its stronghold on the music industry. -
Capitalism is a major driving force in American society. This hour on Disrupted, a conversation with political scientist Margaret Levi on the future of our economy. And economist Janelle Jones on the importance of the Black female workforce. -
Disrupted takes a look at the immigration process for refugees and housing advocate Sara Bronin breaks down how Connecticut's zoning policy is making housing more expensive.
