Joe Richman Returns to Diaries to Explore Today's Contested Truths
Joe Richman, founder of Radio Diaries and lifelong follower of Oberlin College's WOBC, is returning to the diary form to explore today's contested truths. In a recent episode, Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar interviewed Richman about the power of audio storytelling.
Richman, an Oberlin College alumnus, teaches 'Journalism Skills as Life Skills' at the college, emphasizing curiosity, courage, and compassion. He believes talking to strangers and listening without an agenda are radical acts in today's world. This approach has defined Radio Diaries since its founding in 1996, giving people tape recorders to document their own lives and histories.
Radio Diaries has redefined journalism as storytelling rooted in empathy. Its work, including Clarissa Shields' diary during her journey to Olympic gold, has aired on NPR, This American Life, and the BBC. Richman's work has won multiple Peabody Awards, proving that every voice carries emotional truth. The Willie McGee story, explored by Radio Diaries, teaches about justice, memory, and truth-telling across generations.
Richman returns to the diary form to document today's contested truths, proving the enduring power of audio storytelling. His work, rooted in empathy and curiosity, continues to redefine journalism and inspire new generations of storytellers.
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