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Welcome to WHYY's This I Believe, a weekly series of radio essays by some of Philadelphia's most influential leaders in politics, the arts, business, civic involvement and even public gardening. Audio essays will air on All Things Considered every Friday at 5:44 p.m. and on Weekend Edition every Sunday at 9:34 a.m. This Week's Essay  Carol Fixman January 29, 2010 Carol Fixman is in essence a bridge builder. Her passion is to find ways to connect and to close gaps between aspirations and achievements. Education is her tool box. Even before she became Executive Director of the Philadelphia Education Fund, her focus, as a social activist and concerned citizen, was to create models that bring knowledge and quality education to as many people as possible. Today, Carol Fixman talks about how this lifelong commitment is rooted in her family. Previously John Timpane January 29, 2010 John Timpane moves easily from poetry to science, from writing editorials on education and politics to voicing radio essays on the meaning of Lent or the beauty of language. He's been an editor, columnist and reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer since 1997 and his books on reading and understanding poetry and architecture are still making the rounds on Amazon. In this essay, John Timpane shows once again how he's able to translate real experiences into metaphysical musings.  Bernard Dagenais January 22, 2010 As a journalist, Bernard Dagenais has covered everything from agriculture and farming in his native Vermont to criminal court cases, state house debates and the economy. He likes to credit his work ethic and values to growing up on a farm with hard working parents and siblings. Those experiences, plus the investigative spirit most journalists cherish, have taken him from a Washington DC newspaper to Philadelphia where he is the editor of the weekly Philadelphia Business Journal. Dagenais also believes in the time honored tradition of being at the right place at the right time.  Nathan Long January 15, 2010 As a writer, Nathan Long tends to see the world as a series of stories interweaving to paint a rich emotional tapestry. His narratives and essays are familiar to readers of journals and literary websites. Time to do his work has been fueled by prestigious fellowships and grants. Long also commutes from Philadelphia to Pomona, NJ to teach at Richard Stockton College. For this edition of This I Believe, Long sent us a touching essay about friendship and the power of stories. View the WHYY's This I Believe Essay Archive » |
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Courtesy: The Estate of Edward R. Murrow This I Believe is a national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives. It's programming that resonates with the core values of public radio, presenting civil discourse that's honest and respectful, authentic and intimate. It shares with listeners the uniquely human voices of American citizens exploring our hopes and ideals. These short statements of belief, have been airing regularly on WHYY and other NPR stations for more than 4 years. The project is based on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow. ArchiveView the full WHYY's This I Believe Essay Archive » 
Jay Allison Today we start a weekly series of This I Believe essays by some of the city's most influential leaders in politics, the arts, business, social involvement and even public gardening. Elisabeth Perez Luna, editor and producer of WHYY's This I Believe spoke with independent producer Jay Alison who recaptured the spirit of the original series, but with stories that speak of our times. |
