Public Radio and TV Writer/Producer/Host, Author, Playwright, and Podcaster
Tony Kahn
GRAPHIC NOVELS:
FUGITIVE: MY CHILDHOOD ON THE HOLLYWOOD BLACKLIST
(Available in Print and as E-book at Amazon.com)
MEDIA PRODUCTIONS AND BROADCASTS
Radio & Podcasting
I began my career in broadcasting in the early '70s in Boston. As a public radio news anchor I covered the daily headlines. As a story-teller I explored the personal dramas of people out of the public spotlight. In 2004, I became a podcast pioneer, the first on NPR to reach audiences around the world. Of all the media I’ve worked in, I believe radio is the quickest route to a person’s heart and our most intimate way of connecting with each other.
Television
When I got started in broadcasting, new technologies and ideas were changing the face of television, just as they are now. There was plenty of room to experiment, play, and learn from your mistakes. By showing up early to the revolution, I was able to work on dramas, documentaries, quiz shows, kid shows and comedies, both behind the camera and in front of it, and win a few awards.
STAGE & Print
No matter what I’ve produced — radio, film, or TV — the words always came first. And, whenever I wasn't working in the media, I’d write for the page. Whether it’s a play, an article, a graphic novel, or an email to a friend, writing is my way of knowing of what I think and exploring what I really care about.
articles & public appearances
You can’t work as long as I have without somebody rendering an opinion. Here are some of the reviews my work has received, as well some articles I’ve written and talks I’ve given on the art and business of broadcasting.
