James Szkobel-Wolff
Producer, DisruptedJames Szkobel-Wolff is a producer for the º£½Ç»»ÆÞ 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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Tanisha C. Ford grew up obsessed with fashion. This week on Disrupted, we talk to Ford about her new book, 'Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to Fashion.' Plus, as fast fashion businesses make clothing cheaper than ever, how are our consumption habits changing? -
This week on Disrupted, Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro talks about how we can better address America's housing crisis and what this year's midterms mean for Democrats in Texas. Plus, a look at free public transit and how it can make cities safer for people of color. -
The US Women's Hockey team are perennial favorites to win a gold medal at the Olympics. That’s in part thanks to retired American forward Julie Chu. This week on Disrupted, a conversation with Julie on breaking barriers and competing for gold at the Winter Games. -
This hour on Disrupted, we preview the upcoming legislative session for º£½Ç»»ÆÞ’s General Assembly and look to the November midterms. Our guests include CT News Junkie's Christine Stuart, WSHU's Ebong Udoma, and Professor Jonathan Wharton. -
February is Black History Month in America. To celebrate, we revisit an episode on Black history from last year. This week on Disrupted, the forgotten story of the free city of "Little Liberia". And how º£½Ç»»ÆÞ tobacco farming impacted a young Martin Luther King Jr. -
In recent years, self-care has become a multibillion dollar industry and a focal point of the pandemic. This week on Disrupted, we dive into the meaning of self-care and its radical origins. And we talk to an anti-work advocate about the movement’s mission. -
This hour on Disrupted, a look at how community members respond to two New Haven initiatives that are trying to prevent gun violence before it happens. Plus, a new report on the staggering number of evictions in our state. -
2021 was a year of unprecedented moments. From an insurrection at our nation’s capital, to the end of the longest war in American history. This week, we’re joined by three political experts to help sift through the events of the last year, and look ahead to 2022. -
Companies have been committed to making their workforce more diverse and inclusive for all. On this Disrupted, a conversation on making corporate culture more inviting and accessible for people of color. And, why a new wage transparency law in º£½Ç»»ÆÞ is so important. -
From a shocking insurrection at the Capitol, to the rise of cryptocurrency, and the continuing fight for voting rights, 2021 brought more disruptions. This week on Disrupted, we’re wrapping up the year listening back to a few of our favorite conversations of 2021.
