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Storytelling: Reinventing radio


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Friday 12.15 - 13.00 Teatre

 


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Speaker bio

 

Session presentation

This American Life - a radio legend
Ira Glass is the creator and programme host of the legendary This American Life, a weekly radio programme on American public radio.
 

Reaches wide
   It is broadcast on more than 500 radio stations in the USA, and most weeks it is in the top position on iTunes´ list over the most popular podcasts. Moreover, This American Life has won numerous radio awards. 
 

Great storytelling
   In Reinventing radio, Glass talks about This American Life and what makes a compelling story; where they find the amazing stories for their programme, how he and his staff are trying to push the limits of broadcast journalism.
 

Innovative form
   Glass will mix stories from the show, live on-stage, combining his narration with pre-taped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show. By doing so, he will give an insight into the creation of the show as a whole.
 

Session facts
Read about the speaker: Ira Glass
Session time and place: Friday 16th at 1215 - 1300 in Room 2 Teatre