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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Gun sales remain sky high during the pandemic and the largest increase in purchases came from African Americans. This hour of Disrupted, the president of a Connecticut Black Gun Association shares what he’s seeing locally. We'll also hear about the unequal enforcement of our 2nd Amendment rights. -
Over the last 51 episodes, Disrupted has taken a critical look at our country, our democracy, and our culture. This week we celebrate our one-year anniversary by talking to our first guest, Eddie Glaude Jr. -
Actress and comedian Phoebe Robinson talks about her new book, 'Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes.' And Ms. Foundation for Women CEO and President Teresa Younger shares how she's transformed the organization and the legacy of Women's Rights. -
Once seen as a niche technology, the cryptocurrency market is now valued at over 2 trillion dollars. This week on Disrupted, we hear how policymakers are pushing cryptocurrency to be more equitable and look at El Salvador’s rocky adoption of Bitcoin. -
This week on Disrupted, our politics roundtable explores recent headlines— The United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and the buildup from 9/11 to now. Panelists examine the fight for reproductive rights in Texas, the California recall election, and we reflect on the legacy of Michael K.Williams. -
The Coronavirus Pandemic has impacted the return to school for the second year in a row. On this week’s Disrupted, we hear from students about their hopes and fears for the coming fall semester. -
For the first time in league history, a non-white racer has won NASCAR’s Cup Series. Kyle Larson’s win comes only a year after the sport banned one of it’s most well known symbols.On the next Disrupted, we replay a conversation on NASCAR’s push for diversity with racing legend Bill Lester. -
Feminism is considered one of the oldest social movements in history and continues to evolve and change in the 21st century. On this week's Disrupted, we dive into the history of feminism and what the movement looks like today. -
Video Game revenue reached nearly 180 billion dollars in 2020. The industry’s continued growth and impact is being seen across our society. This hour on Disrupted, an insiders’ look at the future of pro gaming. And how gaming’s growth is affecting our climate. -
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. On this week’s Disrupted, we look at the urban tree canopy in Connecticut. And how we can fight deforestation in our region.
