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 talk to four experts and practitioners thinking about how to improve outcomes for Black mothers in the state, combating the racism in the medical system and empowering Black women to access the joy of childbirth. We'll also talk about legislation in Connecticut that would help make doula support more accessible to all women. -
This week on Disrupted, we speak with two Kent State professors on their upcoming exhibition and book on the history and art of black hair. -
This hour on Disrupted, we talk about vaccine access and hesitancy as the roll-out continues in Connecticut. And we discuss how educational institutions are examining issues of equity, inclusion, and belonging. -
This hour on Disrupted, CNN anchor Don Lemon talks about his new book This is the Fire: What I say to my friends about Racism -- he started writing it in response to George Floyd’s death. -
This hour on Disrupted, we talk to three members of the theater community in Connecticut about how the industry moves forward, and what lessons they’ve learned over the last year.
