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 hour on Disrupted, we speak with three young leaders whose faith plays a big role in their lives and communities. And a conversation on how classical music's is becoming more inclusive. -
This hour on Disrupted: As summer heats up, people across New England are flocking to the beach. But there’s been a long battle in CT, for access to the shoreline. We'll learn about the history of exclusion on Long Island Sound. And we'll hear from descendants of the historically Black communities of Oak Bluffs and Sag Harbor. -
Disrupted's political roundtable tackles recent news, like Nikole Hannah-Jones’s tenure controversy and her decision to teach at Howard University. They’ll give context around Critical Race Theory, how a supreme court case is impacting voting rights, and whether the Olympics need a racial reckoning. -
Since it began in 1948, NASCAR has only fielded 8 Black drivers for its top-level cup series. The sport hasn’t been exactly welcoming to people of color. But following the murder of George Floyd and events of last year, they’re making moves to shed that racist image. -
This hour on Disrupted, Chase W. Dillon talks about his life in Connecticut, his career, and how he’s giving back to his community. And you may know actor Michael Jai White from his roles in "The Dark Knight," "Spawn," or "Black Dynamite." He grew up in Bridgeport and is now returning to the state to open a movie studio in New Haven. -
This hour on Disrupted, we listen to a conversation featured last month as part of Connecticut Public's CUTLINE: Health Equity in the Wake of COVID. -
After years of warning from scientists, the global climate crisis is impacting Americans across the country. This hour on Disrupted, we dig into the ways our changing climate is affecting our state. -
In this hour, Disrupted host Khalilah Brown Dean is looking back at this history and at how Black Americans have helped shape Connecticut's History. -
After the murder of George Floyd a year ago, many organizations issued statements of solidarity - and commitments to racial equity. So, how are things going for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at work? This hour, we hear from a social psychologist about the reality of creating truly equitable, anti-racist organizations, and about how some Connecticut companies are cultivating diversity in their workforce. -
This hour on Disrupted, we speak to the chief economist for the labor department about black employment in America. We also talk with a researcher on the history and future of unions. And finally, we hear about long term health care workers in Connecticut fighting for better wages.
