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VOA Connect Episode 330 - Enhancing water safety and addressing glacier melt’s impact on rising sea levels.
Amy Heape is an open water swim coach. Open water swimming is a swimming discipline which takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as oceans, lakes and rivers. Amy trains individuals first in the pool to enhance their swimming technique so they can then enjoy the freedom and joy of swimming in open waters. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
Maira Thomas is a scuba diving instructor. She wanted to involve more women in the sport, so several years ago she started ScubaMAR Maids, an online community of women, who travel and dive together. We'll be joining them on their upcoming trip to Panama. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot)
Thwaites Glacier located in Antarctica, is an unusually broad and vast glacier. Known as The 'Doomsday Glacier', scientist say it is rapidly melting. Sridhar Anandakrishnan is a glaciologist and professor at Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. He explains the danger of global warming's effect on Thwaites Glacier, with the increased melting from the glacier causing sea level rise across the globe. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Explore the Washington Park Arboretum, an outdoor museum renowned for its focus on trees and woody plants. Situated in the heart of vibrant Seattle, Washington, this 230-acre park is home to over 40,000 plants sourced from various corners of the globe. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
Handbells are for everyone, regardless of age; all it requires is patience and determination. Alan Payne, the Executive Director of Music to Free, introduces handbells to seniors as they bond over the joy of music. Reporter: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
Fred’s Lounge, open exclusively on Saturday mornings, has been a vibrant hub for Cajun culture since 1946, hosting lively Cajun bands and preserving this rich heritage. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Gravelly Point, managed by the National Park Service and nestled along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, offers a haven for bikers, walkers, and picnickers, while also being renowned as one of the prime spots in the nation for airplane-watching. Camera | Editor | Producer: Philip Alexiou
Refik Anadol, an artist at the forefront of data painting and AI-generated art, explores the fusion of technology and creativity. By leveraging machine-learning algorithms, Anadol is known for innovative media works and showcases the creative potential of AI. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot
Determined2Heal Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit organization which empowers, enlightens and assists those impacted by spinal cord injuries. Founded by Josh Basile, the group embarks on a winter skiing adventure in Pennsylvania, bringing together individuals with spinal cord injuries for an exhilarating experience on the slopes. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
We visit Astor Place Hairstylists, an iconic New York City business that has set the trends for urban hairstyles, spanning from punk to hip hop, for more than four decades. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Mike Sands leads ecologically farming at Bean Hollow Grassfed, in Flint Hill, Virginia. He uses regenerative agriculture methods to rejuvenate a run-down piece of land and establish a sustainable, profitable model that challenges conventional farming norms. Reporter| Camera | Producer: Zdenko Novacki, Additional Camera: Philip Alexiou
Bean Hollow Grassfed operates as a self-service farm store, providing a diverse selection of animal welfare-approved, certified grass-fed meats. Customers have the freedom to select their cuts, weigh them, and make purchases through an honor system. Reporter| Camera | Producer: Zdenko Novacki, Additional Camera: Philip Alexiou
Gize Negussie aims to introduce Ethiopian culture to Americans by offering the experience of Tej, known as honey wine. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Philip Alexiou
In Franconia, Virginia, the annual Pumpkin Hill tradition, spanning 30 years, showcases pumpkins of various sizes, gourds, and squash, presenting a colorful autumn display. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Philip Alexiou
The Seattle Japanese Garden is a 3.5-acre urban sanctuary in the heart of the city, and has been open to the public since 1960. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
VOA Connect Episode 325 - The resurgence of lowrider cars and the cutting-edge manufacturing techniques transforming the automotive industry.
Kevin Czinger, an automaker based in Los Angeles, and his son Lucas are introducing 3D printing to create digital manufacturing for vehicles that will change how we make cars and save the environment. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
A lowrider or low rider is a customized car with a lowered body. It has been a part of Mexican American culture in the U.S for many decades. This year the state of California repeals the laws from 1958 and 1986, that prohibited lowering the cars and cruising. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
Once on the verge of extinction, sea otters now thrive in the icy harbors, in Homer, Alaska. These adorable creatures must eat as much as 25% of their body weight every day to stay healthy and warm. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
Kids Give Back Kids is a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia that provides volunteer opportunities for kids ages 6-12. We join them as young kids discover ways to give back to communities in need. Producer | Editor | Additional Camera: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Philip Alexiou
Nathan Harrington is a Washington, DC resident and nature lover. His nonprofit organization, Ward 8 Woods, strives to rejuvenate urban forests through picking up trash and enhancing the beauty and ecological health of more than 500 acres of forest. Producer | Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester
Come see "The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration" exhibition, featuring over 100 orchid varieties in the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard. Find out the challenges facing wild orchids today and the dedicated efforts of scientists and conservationists working to ensure their future. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Zdenko Novacki
VOA Connect Episode 323 - A restaurant's fusion journey and the buzz of bee pollinators.
Serigne Mbaye, chef and owner of Dakar NOLA restaurant, blends Senegalese flavors with New Orleans cuisine, creating a unique dining experience that celebrates cultural diversity. Through his storytelling and culinary skill, Mbaye bridges his Senegalese roots with the traditions of New Orleans. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Community supported farms are growing in popularity across the United States. Rather than depending on banks to fund their operations they sell shares to their customers who are paid back with fresh food throughout the season. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
California's sea mammals are a beloved tourist attraction, but they also serve as frontline indicators for evaluating ocean health and the effects of pollution on humans. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We take a stroll around the D.C. auto show with a quick look at new electric and gas powered vehicles in Washington D.C. Camera | Editor: Producer: Jeff Swicord
See a rodeo in El Reno, Oklahoma where LGBTQ (acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) men and women compete together to show off their talents in events like bull riding, team roping and bronc riding. The rodeo is also an opportunity to remind people that the sport is for anyone regardless of sexual orientation. Producer: Nathaly Salas Guaithero, Camera | Editor: Nelson Vignolles
See highlights of the annual National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. The festival features a horse show, rodeo and premier livestock. Camera | Editor: Producer: Scott Stearns
When Ellen Oh became a mother, she struggled to find books featuring Asian-American children for her daughter. To fill this gap, she co-founded We Need Diverse Books and began writing children's literature herself. Meet the lawyer turned author champion diversity in storytelling. Producer | Camera | Editor: June Soh
We spend some time with members of the NY Metro Blind Hockey team, exploring the history of blind hockey and some of the modifications made for visually impaired players. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Get an up-close look at Alaskans ice skating on Grewingk Glacier Lake in Kachemak State Park, Alaska. Camera | Editor | Producer | Gabrielle Weiss
Home to the largest sockeye salmon run in the world, Bristol Bay salmon thrive while salmon fisheries elsewhere decline. They use a stationary fishing method called set-netting, which involves nets anchored near fish camps along the beach during the summer fishing season. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
We look at the impact of record-high temperatures on Florida's coral reefs and how a marine conservation organization is working to restore and preserve these critical ecosystems in the face of rapid climate change. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
The waterway provides an unforgettable experience, highlighting the Chesapeake Bay. Producer | Camera | Editor: Zdenko Novacki
The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and other dangerous places around the world have heightened the need to prepare journalists, NGOs (nongovernmental organizations), health care professionals and civilians to be ready for life and death situations in high-risk environments. Global Journalist Security (GJS), is a company doing just that. Producer | Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
Brigadier General Amanda Azubuik, with roots in Zimbabwe and Nigeria, currently serves as a decorated deputy commanding general in the U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She shares her path to success and the key to her achievements. Producer | Editor: Grace Oyenubi, Camera: Grace Oyenubi, Mike Hove
For the past decade, Washington's Georgetown neighborhood has hosted GLOW, a winter event featuring free public outdoor light art installations. Camera | Editor | Producer: Linus Manchester
Margery Goldberg, a wood sculptor and gallery owner in Washington D.C., has been deeply involved in the city’s arts community for decades. She also runs a non-profit aimed at teaching woodworking skills to DC residents. Producer | Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
Explore multimedia and installation artist Tony Oursler’s innovative approach incorporating public spaces and surfaces with striking imagery. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Hitting the trails for some cross-country skiing alongside your furry companions is a popular winter pastime in Alaska. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
VOA Connect Episode 316 - How today’s generation is honoring the legacy of those who came before.
For thousands of years, tribes in the Pacific Northwest relied on dugout canoes for travel. These days there is an annual Tribal Canoe Journey which unites thousands of people every year, reminding them of their native languages and ancient traditions. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Natasha Mozgovaya
Zahra Tabatabai crafts beer inspired by her grandfather’s recipes and the rich flavors and ingredients of Iran. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel.
Explore the George Washington Parkway in Alexandria, VA, on a bike ride along the Potomac River. Camera | Editor | Producer: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 315 - Creative approaches to integrate nature into our daily lives.
David Tilley, a University of Maryland Environmental Science and Technology Assistant Professor and entrepreneur, harnesses nature for innovative creations like the Green Umbrella, Green Wall, and the latest, Cool Green Bus Shelter.Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: June Soh, Editor: Philip Alexiou
Tracey Hairston is an interior design, plant, and lifestyle content creator. After retirement in Chesapeake, Virginia, she pursued her passion for raising plants. Through her virtual platform, MochaGirl Place, and Instagram, Hairston shares her projects and love for over 80 house plants.
Explore Valdez, Alaska, a renowned tourist destination and fishing port with a population of just under 4,000. Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
Artist Michael Grab demonstrates the step-by-step process of crafting his balanced rock sculptures, providing a glimpse into his artistic techniques.Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Mycologist and photographer Alan Rockefeller teaches a class on the art of photographing mushrooms, with practical tips for capturing these fungi through the camera lens. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Valdez, an area located on Alaska’s south coast, is surrounded by the glaciated Chugach mountains, offering a rich habitat for wildlife and natural beauty in Prince William Sound.Camera | Editor | Producer: Gabrielle Weiss
VOA Connect Episode 313 - We look at a community dedicated to mindful choices and harmonious coexistence, and the stunning beauty of Kachemak Bay.
Ionia, a community in Kasilof, Alaska, aims to live a more sustainable and cooperative life. We join some residents as they harvest their yearly seaweed supply, a key part of their diet. Camera | Editor | Producer: Gabrielle Weiss
Located in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, Kachemak Bay serves as the residence for a diverse array of birds.
VOA Connect Episode 312 - Stories of a Liberian Refugee, a formerly undocumented Bolivian and a humanitarian migrant.
An in-depth exploration of the journeys taken by a Liberian refugee and a formerly undocumented immigrant from Bolivia, followed by their initial months as they navigate life in the United States. Camera | Producer | Editor: Lisa Vohra
Sairan Aqrawi arrived in the United States from Iraq in 1997 seeking safety. She shares her initial challenges upon arrival and how they have enriched her role as an International Transition Coach, helping others in settling into life in the United States. Camera | Producer | Editor: Lisa Vohra
We explore a nature park with a 3.25-mile trail, diverse landscapes, and a gazebo with a scenic view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Reporter | Camera | Producer: Jeff Swicord
On November 22, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. VOA's Steve Herman interviews Sid Davis, White House correspondent for Westinghouse Radio, who recalls the tragic day in Dallas when one president was killed, and another hastily took the oath of office
VOA Connect Episode 297 - The ripple effects of a positive mindset and a commitment to social change.
Martin Schwartz is the founder of Vehicles for Change. The 24-year-old non-profit organization helps formerly incarcerated individuals learn auto skills and gives second chances to people wanting to get their lives on the right track.Producer: Julie Taboh, Camera | Editor: Adam Greenbaum
VOA Connect Episode 297 - Forward thinking ideas that play an important role in shaping our lives.
Moving is stressful at any age and it can be overwhelming, especially for the elderly, who have belongings they have accumulated over the years. Anna Novak, a downsizing specialist, helps senior citizens transition to smaller homes. Reporter | Camera | Editor: June Soh
Bionic technology now incorporates touch sensing features that send feedback to its users. Now it is possible to apply it to 3-D printed prosthetics. This allows users to feel, through vibration, what they are manipulating, touching or grabbing. Camera | Producer | Editor: Genia Dulot
Shannon Ho, a local entrepreneur, teaches Calligraphy workshops and designs stationery. Despite declining attention to handwriting, Ho shares her passion for calligraphy, showing us that it is not a lost art form. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Producer | Editor: June Soh
Meet Heather Nickerson, co-founder and CEO of Artifcts, a platform that transforms cherished objects and their associated stories into tangible heirlooms meant to be passed down through generations. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Producer | Editor: June Soh
Enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains of Pike National Forest in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
VOA Connect Episode 295 - People who are using their art form to help and foster connections with others.
Aida Murad, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 20, turned to art as a means of healing. Today, she helps others on their healing journey, using her creations to transform the lives of those she touches. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Zdenko Novacki, Additional Camera: Philip Alexiou
Sculptor Jeff Hall pushes his creative boundaries by venturing into different mediums for his sculpture. He finds his greatest joy when his sculptures, displayed locally and nationwide, become part of people’s daily lives. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Producer | Editor: June Soh
Join us on a walk through the forest to see the transformation of leaves as they change color in autumn. Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 294 - We meet a number of people who are making efforts to reduce ocean pollution and help sea creatures.
Erin Pelletier, executive director of a Maine-based nonprofit, works with local lobstermen to remove abandoned fishing gear from the ocean. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester
Brook Thompson, a Yurok and Karuk Native American civil/environmental activist is fighting for river restoration and restoring the habitat for fish and ecosystems that sustain other wildlife in the Klamath River.
From its wooded trails to its rocky beaches, Fort Foster Park in Kittery, Maine is a microcosm of the state’s natural beauty. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester
VOA Connect Episode 293 - A look at different programs designed to help people with a disability.
We visit ‘Our Stomping Ground', a space for individuals with a disability to live independent lives in integrated, supportive communities. Producer: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
When his personal life was touched by autism, Jonathan made a career change and co-founded, Foundry Learning Center. The center is an alternative education day program serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jonathan also launched the Autism Transit Project, where autistic kids write and record subway announcements to be played as part of Autism Awareness Month. . Camera | Editor: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin
Find out why Mt. Major is one of the most popular peaks within the White Mountains located in Alton, New Hampshire. Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester
VOA Connect Episode 292 - A look at how artists are using a variety of materials to express themselves in different ways.
We head to Coachella Valley in Southern California, where artists from all over the world gather to create art within the desert landscape for an exhibit called Desert X. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
This week we go to Lake Accotink in Springfield, Virginia to visit Canadian Geese at a reservoir. Producer | Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 291- We visit Palm Springs to see a collection of mid-century modern architecture and how it has been integrated into the desert surroundings and the lifestyles of those who live there.
Come visit the mid-century houses in Palm Springs, California. Find out about the construction used in crafting them and how the outdoors is brought inside them. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
A look at the history, significance, and societal impact of two very popular mid-century masterpieces: Sunnylands and Temple Isaiah. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
Two LGBTQ couples show us their mid-century modern houses in Palm Springs and share their love for this style of architecture and design. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
This week we head to Alaska, where we encounter and interact with moose. Producer | Camera | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
VOA Connect Episode 290 - Different ways dogs are providing assistance to those in need.
The demand for service dogs to assist people with special needs is growing in the U.S. We pay a visit to Heeling House, a non-profit organization dedicated to training psychiatric and mobility dogs. Producer | Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
Deborah Wydra has been raising service dogs since she was in high school. She introduces us to Ike, the puppy she is training now. We see how formal training begins as well the special bond that is formed between dogs and their trainers. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Producer | Camera | Editor: Lisa Vohra
This week we take a trip to a dairy farm in Knoxville, Maryland, where we see its cows grazing, playing and being milked.
VOA Connect Episode 289 - In the aftermath of a devastating typhoon, the village of Newtok is in urgent need of relocating its remaining residents to the new village of Mertarvik. But the pace of new construction is lagging behind the erosion, posing a significant challenge. Camera | Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
This week we explore the waterfalls and sights at Great Falls Park in Virginia. Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 288 – We take you to the village of Newtok, Alaska where climate change and the severe storms that come with it, are causing the erosion of the land, forcing the villagers to relocate. (Please note: this is the first of two episodes. The second will come next week)
We follow performing artists with disabilities who foster acceptance, adaptation and are thriving in their professions.
Ryan J. Haddad, an actor and playwright, uses his platform to shed light on living with a disability, pushing boundaries to make theater inclusive and accessible for everyone. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer | Photography: Kathleen McLaughlin
Driven by her passion for entertainment, Sandy Benton didn't let her disability hinder her from pursuing her dreams, taking the stage as a stand-up comic a few days a week. Producer: Marsha James, Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
This week we get a glimpse of Urban Wildlife in the heart of Washington DC. Camera | Producer | Editor: Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 286 - The progression of electric vehicles and the growing presence of women in the automotive industry.
The Tesla Roadster, known as the car that sparked the electric automobile revolution, is now a collector’s item with an extremely passionate fan base. Learn more about the history and evolution of the vehicle recounted by one collector. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
Virginia Tire & Auto (VTA), a company with a rich history spanning 46 years, stands as one of the largest women-owned businesses in the DC area. Find out how Co-CEO, Julia Homes is leading the company’s efforts to attract more women to join their ranks. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Producer | Editor: June Soh
This week we look at the beauty of an urban forest nestled in Washington D.C. Camera | Editor: Linus Manchester
VOA Connect Episode 272 - We visit a collector of special beer mugs and we meet team working to create and distribute ecologically sustainable products for special events in New Orleans.
From the time he was a little boy, George Adams was fascinated with the lids on a certain kind of beer mug known as stein. And he started collecting them. Learn about the different steins he’s collected over the years and the history they represent. Reporter | Camera: Philip Alexiou
Grounds Krewe, a nonprofit organization, is helping special event planners in New Orleans learn ways to reduce waste at events such as Mardi Gras by replacing plastic with sustainable materials. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
Meet Mark Raymond Jr, the Founder of the Split Second Foundation + Fitness, the first rehab-based fitness center in the Gulf South. Learn how Raymond and his team are making a difference in their clients’ health and quality of life. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We talk to members of an international breakdance group with different types of disabilities who have come together to tell their stories of perseverance through hip hop and motivational monologues. Reporter | Camera: Philip Alexiou, Producer: Marsha James, Editors: Randall Taylor, Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 270 – Meet several people creating success with their cultural backgrounds and creativity.
We explore Little Arabia, a micro-neighborhood of restaurants and shops outside of Los Angeles – owned and run by people of Arabian descent. Find out how this community has come together over the last 30 years and the campaign to make it an official destination. Reporter | Producer | Camera: Genia Dulot
Meet three sisters in Colorado who have opened Denver’s first Vietnamese coffee shop, blending brewing traditions with modern tastes. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Scott Stearns
High school teacher, Sean Miller, has invented his own creative approach to teaching history. Through various forms of art, he brings historical events and figures to life for his students. Producer: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
Shikha Dixit is igniting the passion for science and technology for local school students, giving those in underrepresented communities access to high tech. Producer | Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
Meet Min Jung Kwon, who works as an influencer, along with her sister and her three little kids. One of the hottest jobs among young people, influencers are people who have the ability to influence potential customers for a product or service by promoting them on social media platforms. Producer: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
Dei Jay Jamison grew up without many adult role models and a lot of negative peer pressure. Learn how he overcame his childhood adversity and is nurturing resilience in other young at-risk kids. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: Adam Greenbaum, Philip Alexiou, Editor: Philip Alexiou
Devina Mahapatra believes that no one should go to bed hungry. So, she made it her mission to provide a warm meal to anyone in need in her community. Reporter | Camera | Editor: June Soh
From front row to backstage, experience the impact the Inner City Orchestra of Los Angeles has on its community and musicians. Producer | Camera: Genia Dulot.
Meet artist Jared Owens, whose work is inspired by his incarceration. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 266 - We follow two Immigrants who are bringing their traditions to their adopted communities.
Follow Ghanaian drummer and singer, Kofi Mawuko, as he bridges cultural differences and makes a living in his adopted hometown, Chattanooga - a small city in southeast Tennessee. Reporter | Camera | Editor: Arturo Martinez
Meet Shrikant Sabnis, a yoga guru who is defying the myth of aging with challenging yoga poses that very few can master. Discover his contribution to a global community during the early days of the pandemic and the importance of community in yoga. Producer | Camera | Editor: Lisa Vohra
With the help of his mother, an 11-year old learns how to make candles using natural and organic ingredients, becoming the CEO of his own company, The Smell of Love Candles. Producer: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
Crack the books with a unique reading experience that uses augmented reality to bring artwork to life. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
VOA Connect Episode 263 - We visit communities who are working together to make food production more sustainable.
VOA Connect Episode 262 - People who are pursuing their passion with a career by the water.
We talk to Jess Yeoman, one of two women tugboat captains in New York Harbor about the challenges she faces in everyday work and the art she creates when not skippering boats. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Producers: Nathalia Latukhina, Dimitry Vershinin
Amaani Lyle has always followed her passion pursuing new challenges and making career transitions. Now, in the third chapter of her life, she is immersing herself into the world of boating. Producer: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
VOA Connect Episode 261 - We visit the Word Museum in Washington D.C and meet people who are repurposing day-to-day things into works of art.
A California couple is creating a new form of art using words from old dictionaries. Learn how they got started and what prominent person acquired their art. Producer | Camera | Editor: Genia Dulot
Meet Remington Robinson, an artist who paints miniature oil paintings in Altoid Tins. Dive into his creative process and find out how he uses social media to connect with fans and buyers. Director | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 260 - We visit William Padilla-Brown, a self-taught citizen scientist and mycologist whose passion for mushrooms is leading to new discoveries as he teaches others and works to build a healthier, more sustainable world.Director | Producer: Aaron Fedor and Kathleen McLaughlin,DP | Drone: Aaron Fedor,DP: Clint Bolduc,Editor: Kyle Dubiel,Additional Camera: Mike Hiltz,
VOA Connect Episode 250 - We connect with people engaging in meaningful dialogue despite their political differences.
Talking it out: a grassroots organization is trying to help people talk across their political differences and put civility back into U.S. politics.
Producer | Video Editor: Lisa Vohra, Camera: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 249 - We spend some time with a differently-abled person with cerebral palsy and a trio of people working with pollinators.
A heartwarming story about Adam Toobin whose severe cerebral palsy doesn't stand in the way of being a customer greeter and social media director at an ice cream shop.
Producer | Writer: Marsha James, Producer | Camera | Editor: Philip Alexiou
Pollinators, bees, butterflies, and other insects are in decline globally. We take a look at some of the causes of their decline and what their further demise would mean to food production and the environment at large.
Reporter | Camera: Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 248 - Immerse yourself in the world of polo as we meet a family bringing the sport to a new generation and learn of the special bond between horse and rider.
Writer | Producer: Marsha James, Reporter | Camera | Video Editor: Randall Taylor Jr. Reporter | Camera: Philip Alexiou, Drone Report Pilot: Alexander Casas b. Alt: VOA Connect Episode 248, The Athlete and Its Rider
VOA Connect Episode 247 - We meet inspiring women who are living and leading with intention.
Meet Yolanda Martinez, a Native American singer and drummaker, who explains the spiritual inspiration for her work.
Producer | Camera | Editor : June Soh
We visit Rajika Mahan, a life coach who is helping people tap into their passion and inner voice.
Producer | Camera | Editor: Lisa Vohra
VOA Connect Episode 245 - We meet people who are connecting their passion with purpose.
We go on a tour of local history as two Washington, DC residents revive a whiskey brand from early in the last century, a journey that started with a home renovation in the 1980’s.
Producer | Camera | Editor: Jeff Swicord
We delve into the world of son jarocho, a Mexican musical style that takes on new depth when infused with the ethos of the US Chicano movement.
Producer | Camera | Editor: Arturo Martinez
VOA Connect Episode 244 - We meet people building on their relationships with the land.
Meet Corey Suter, a shepherd who has made a business using his flock of sheep for a mowing and lawn care services. Learn how beneficial sheep are in making grass healthier and providing key nutrients to the garden.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: Adam Greenbaum
Chef Taylor Knapp takes us on a tour of his snail farm in Cutchogue, New York. After searching for fresh, local ingredients, he is pioneering snail farming in the US.
Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We visit Botanical Bites and Provisions, a family farming business since 1988. They talk to us about the changes in the farming industry over the years and how adopting drone technology has helped make their farm more efficient and less wasteful. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: Adam Greenbaum
VOA Connect Episode 243 - In this special edition of VOA Connect, an adult son wants to give his dying father the gift of a peaceful death. In an era when many in the United States die in hospitals, the family hopes to make the end of life a more natural transition, at home. (mature theme: viewer discretion advised).
Producer | Editor: Gabrielle Weiss, Assistant Editor: Andrew Odeh
VOA Connect Episode 242 - We enter the worlds of two image makers using their craft as a means to truth and knowledge.
We talk to a photojournalist who captures the humanity of people caught up in major events around the globe. Find out how she navigates her own emotions to take photos in a truthful way and the importance of ethics when picking this career path.
Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 241 - We look at the different ways people are representing the natural world.
Meet Joe Baker, a 21-year-old artist with autism who, with his mother, runs a successful online business selling his drawings.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
Meet a 60-second novelist who’s been capturing stories with his typewriter about the human experience through the lens of passersby. Find out how he got started, some of the connections he’s made and why he chose not to go from carbon to computers.
Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Dmitry Vershinin, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki, VOA Russian Service
We meet a farmer who is securing the future of his family's business by branching into solar energy. The fair has teamed up with a local renewable energy company that is helping them create a new income stream while helping the environment.
Reporter | Camera | Drone: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 237 - We explore people who are finding their voice through music and poetry.
Meet Aditya Prakash, a Carnatic musician of Indian descent. He talks to us about keeping his traditions alive while also adapting them to present circumstances, an opportunity presented to many diaspora kids. Learn more about his journey being raised by immigrant parents and how he navigated two cultures growing up.
Reporter | Camera | Producer: Arturo Martinez
VOA Connect Episode 236 - It's all about capturing humanity to document personal stories, domesticity, selfies and lifestyles using different types of visual media.
We visit a holographic capture stage where Amelie Diamant-Holstrom, a Holocaust survivor shares her stories using holographic technology. Learn more about her survival story and how this method helps preserve her memories in a lifelike way.
Reporter | Camera | Editor : Genia Dulot
We take a tour of Selfie WRLD, a selfie museum that takes the selfie experience to a whole new level. Find out more about the art of selfie-taking and why it's no longer just a picture.
Reporter | Producer: Marsha James, Camera: Philip Alexiou, Video Editor | Producer: Lisa Vohra
VOA Connect Episode 235 - People who are motivated to keep moving forward, even through tough times.
We meet a nonagenarian master of musical fusion. Learn more about some of the instruments he plays from around the world and why he believes music is so universally appealing.
Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We talk to Abu Baker Samoon, an Afghan refugee, about his journey to the United States. Find out how he is building ties to his new home in America while keeping traditions alive, especially for his kids.
Reporter | Camera: Genia Dulot
A mural artist takes us on a tour through the streets of Seattle, where he shares his art directly with the public. Learn more about his murals and his sources of inspiration.
Reporter | Camera: Natasha Mozgovaya, Editors: Natasha Mozgovaya, Jacquelyn De Phillips
VOA Connect Episode 229 - In the wake of a series of mass shootings in the United States, we look at people’s views on gun policy.
We hear from parents in a suburban community in Virginia who are frustrated by the seeming inevitability of gun massacres, especially in schools.
Producer | Video Editor: Lisa Vohra
We revisit a professor who is trying to move beyond the often strident national debate to find local, common sense approaches to gun ownership in America.
Reporter | Camera: Deepak Dobhal
VOA Connect Episode 228 - We look at new innovations in technology and take a trip across the Hudson River.
We go behind the scenes to see the secrets of motion capture technology and the actors who bring it to life. Learn about its history and the skills one needs to become a motion capture actor.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Genia Dulot
We go old school with the revival of vinyl records! Find out the benefits of “intentional listening” and why records are staging a comeback. Producer | Reporter: Marsha James, Camera: Philip Alexiou, Editors: Marsha James & Philip Alexiou
Meet Molly Smith, the director of a prominent local theater in Washington D.C. Learn about her journey and how she makes her vision come to life. Reporter: Liliya Anisimova, Camera: Yuriy Zakrevskiy, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
We connect with Guy WIlliams, a young dad in New Orleans who talks to us about the joys of fatherhood. Reporter | Camera: Arturo Martinez
Meet a conductor who is paying it forward, from learning to love the symphony as a child, to instilling that passion in future generations of musicians. She talks to us about why music is important and the role of creativity in a democratic society.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: June Soh
We visit a climate tech company in California that monitors pollutants at a hyper local level, helping tackle health issues and climate change.
Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 224 - We meet people engaging in activities and careers that are fulfilling.
Rev up for some slow rolls on the streets of Los Angeles, as we delve into the world of lowriding. Learn more about the roots and culture of these customized cars.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Genia Dulot
We tune into the craft and artistry involved in making a maestro-worthy violin from a family who has been making violins through many generations.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: June Soh
Connect with a woman devoted to the horse riding competition of barrel racing. Learn more about her journey and her career defining moment.
Reporter/Camera: Deepak Dobhal
VOA Connect Episode 222 - We meet people who are cultivating compassion through practice and education.
We visit a restaurant committed to accessibility for all. The owners have removed barriers, paving the way to welcome guests with various disabilities.
Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We drop in on a high school dance teacher who provides lessons not just in the arts but life as well. Learn how she creates an environment for her students to express themselves, and some of her wellness strategies that go beyond the classroom.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: Adam Greenbaum
We meet the instructors at a trapeze school who tell us about the different activities they offer to kids and how they are helping build their confidence.
Reporter: Maxim Moskalkov, Camera: David Gogokhia, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
We connect with an undocumented migrant who talks about his perilous journey coming to the United States.
Reporter | Camera: Arturo Martinez
VOA Connect Episode 221 - We meet people who are working in one profession while pursuing their dream jobs.
We go on a journey with an immigrant from Pakistan, who is driving cargo cross country as he saves up to open his own business. Find out his efforts to maintain work-life balance and his mental health while being on the road for months at a time.
Reporter: Imron Jadoon, Camera: Farhan Alam, Adapted by: Deepak Dobha.
Meet an aspiring New York City actor who makes ends meet as a nanny. Learn how she maintains a positive attitude during the ups and downs of trying to break into acting.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Ailin Li, Camera: Laura Luan
We talk to a poet laureate in a Virginia community who inspires young and old with the power of words. Learn about her journey and how her poetry helps people practice self-reflection.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera | Editor: Mike Burke
We travel to New Orleans to meet an "artrepreneur" who takes found objects and makes them into art and a living. Learn how he is giving new meaning to old items and giving back to his community.
Reporter | Camera | Drone : Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel, Additional Drone: L. Warren Thompson
Meet a carpenter whose thoughtfulness in design reaches down to the very trees he selects to use. Find out his creative process and why he took the plunge, going from a career in advertising to a woodworker.
Reporter/Camera/Editor | Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 219 - In this third and final episode of Weathering the Storm, we look at the multiple efforts underway to help defend the coast of Louisiana against the ravages of climate change and other factors threatening all who live there.
VOA Connect Episode 218 - We look at the restoration of Native American life and the journey of a cancer survivor.
Meet Lucille Contreras, an Apache woman reintroducing bison to Texas as a way to revive traditional Native culture.
Reporter | Camera | Editor: Dylan Baddour
We share the journey of a young cancer survivor and the support she finds along the way.
Reporter: Angelina Bagadasaryan, Camera: Vazgen Varzhabetian, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
We travel to New York City where we learn how an esthetician makes his living.
Reporter | Camera: Laura Luan, Editor: Meggie Miao
VOA Connect Episode 217 - Learn how the homeless in LA are finding a sense of family and community, the story of a visually impaired woman and the benefits of owning an electric vehicle.
We visit Los Angeles, where the city and charitable groups are undertaking an experiment in small house living for its homeless population, creating small communities focused on well-being and a sense of stability.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Genia Dulot
We meet a hair stylist whose blindness has not impeded her passion for styling hair. Learn about her journey going blind and how she continues to live life to the fullest.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: June Soh
We talk to the President of the Electric Vehicles Association of Greater Washington, DC about the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Learn about the different types of vehicles and the benefits of shifting from gasoline to electric.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 216 - We follow a young woman who is using her art for social change and a farmer who plants the seeds for financial success.
Meet mural artist and activist Yehimi Cambron, who uses her painting to support DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), a much-challenged government program that protects some young, undocumented immigrants from deportation. Learn her personal immigration story uprooting from her homeland and how her community feels about her immigration-themed murals.
ReporterCamera/Editor: Gabrielle Weiss
Get to know first-generation farmer Clipper Goodrich, as he breaks down what it takes to run a financially viable farm. Find out how he got started and the roots behind his love for farming.
Reporter/Editor/Producer: Ailin Li, Camera: Wayne Gassmann
VOA Connect Episode 215 - This week we visit Black people teaching in diverse fields, from a martial arts expert to a Black history educator and a farmer helping Black, Brown and Indigenous people reconnect with the land.
D.J. Stephens is the first African American black belt in the martial art of Krav Maga. His mission is to give his students confidence to defend themselves one punch at a time.
Reporter/Producer: Marsha James, Reporter/Camera: Philip Alexiou b. OTT Category: Default
Meet Tiffney Laing, a Black history educator who is expanding on the work of an earlier generation, taking her students on a journey back in time to learn more about Carter G. Woodson, a pioneer in the field of Black History.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera/Editor: June Soh
VOA Connect Episode 214 - We follow people who are aligning their passion with their work.
Meet 13-time World Champion boxer Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson, who now shares her love of the sport with the next generation. Learn more about her journey and how she managed her pre-fight nerves to make it to the top.
Faiza Elmasry, Camera/Editor: Mike Burke
Learn how musician Brent Morgan makes a living doing what he loves.
Reporter/Producer/Editor: Ailin Li, Camera: Phil Woodall
Spend time with Shimi Aaron, a recent Los Angeles-transplant who adds flare to humble baked goods. Find out more about this sweet braided bread and how he adds his own personal touch to this delicacy.
Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot
VOA Connect Episode 213 - We honor the history of African American culture and talk to a Black scholar about the racial wealth gap.
We travel with scholar Andre Perry back to his hometown to examine the racist roots of the Black wealth gap in the US.
Camera/Producer: Deepak Dhobal
VOA Connect Episode 212 - In this special edition of VOA Connect, we enter Black Space; a group therapy experience for underserved communities. We join a group of Black and Brown men discussing issues particular to their lives, and help destigmatize efforts to maintain mental health.
Producer | Editor: Lisa Vohra, Camera | Post Production: Randall Taylor
VOA Connect Episode 211 - We meet people reinventing themselves and how they work, from a rescue petting zoo, and new ventures in the restaurant world, to different ways to enter the tech field, or leave an old business behind.
Meet Irfan Yuksel, CEO and Co-founder of TechCircle, an IT company training boot camp. Learn his story coming to the U.S as an immigrant and why he hopes to inspire people from any background to get a second chance to break into the tech industry.
Reporter: Enming Liu, Stella Hsu, Camera/Editor: Enming Liu
Ronnie Pichson and Stefon Davis went from the fashion industry to motorcycle garage owners during the pandemic. Find out how COVID made them rethink their careers and how their eye for aesthetics has helped them with a one-of-a-kind bike storage with added services to attract more clients.
Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Editor: Natalia Latukhina
We visit a brewing company in Groveland, California where co-owner Rachel Sabatine tells us her story of starting a new business with her husband during the pandemic. Find out why they decided to move forward with their brewery and how the community supported them.
Reporter/Camera: Michelle Quinn, Producer/Editor: Elizabeth Lee
John Liu and his extended family opened a restaurant during the pandemic. See how they were able to do it and the silver lining of opening up a business during COVID.
Reporter/Camera/Producer/Editor: Elizabeth Lee
All her life, Ellie Laks has had a special connection with animals. Learn her story about saving animals and how that practice grew into a national organization providing animals with a permanent safe space. Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot
VOA Connect Episode 194 - In this special edition of VOA Connect, we learn the story of Chris Dennis. He is an accomplished author from a small American town who has also journeyed through the devastating cycle of prescription pain medication, addiction, and jail.
Camera/Producer: Deepak Dobhal
VOA Connect Episode 210 - We meet people who are creating a healthier life for themselves and their environment.
The digital currency bitcoin takes a lot of electricity to produce. We meet one team trying to do it sustainably by mining bitcoin with renewable energy.
Reporter/Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We tag along with a forestry expert who helps people manage their woods. He talks to us about the different steps landowners can take to improve the health of their woodlands.
Reporter/Camera: Jeff Swicord
Meet Kellie, a bike store owner who opened her store during the pandemic. Learn how she rediscovered her love of cycling and brought more than a hundred people in her community together to ride alongside her.
Reporter: Mike O'Sullivan, Producer/Editor: Elizabeth Lee, Camera: Roy Kim, Drone Camera: M. Howard
A story about a woman who discovers her neighborhood and the joys of walking during the pandemic, while forming a closer bond with Lucky, her equally curious pet dog.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera/Editor: June Soh
VOA Connect Episode 209 - We meet people who respond to adversity with forgiveness, determination and care.
We meet a man wrongfully sent to prison, where the power of art helped set him free. Find out how he was able to use his talent in prison to reclaim his life.
Reporter/Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel, Adapted by: Jacquelyn De Phillips
Meet Tracie, a woman with a disabling illness who finds freedom - and sport - in a wheelchair. Find out how she’s helping her skateboarding community and helping young girls advocate for one another.
Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot
Christopher Jain Miller, a professor of Jain studies, tells us about his personal journey practicing Jainism and the religion's emphasis on making peaceful and nonviolent choices.
Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot
VOA Connect Episode 208 - On a special edition of VOA Connect, we look at the devastating effects of climate change on Native Americans on coastal Louisiana where many residents will have to resettle as their land is disappearing under water.
VOA Connect Episode 206 - We revisit a Christmas classic, tour a neighborhood with dazzling holiday lights, and visit a sculptor who creates beauty in the ephemeral to commemorate the Winter Solstice.
The Christmas classic 'It's a Wonderful Life' takes center stage on its 75th anniversary in the town thought to inspire the film's setting.
Reporter/Camera/Drone: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
VOA Connect Episode 204 - Listen to vocal and instrumental sounds and rediscover the magic of a bookstore.
Anthony Costanzo is a famous countertenor and opera singer in New York City. Learn about his unique journey and how he brought New Yorkers some unexpected joy during the pandemic. Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Maxim Avloshenko, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, Producer: Dimitry Vershinin, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
Meet Mike Clemmer, an Appalachian dulcimer maker, and listen to the sweet sounds of the classic instruments he makes.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: June Soh
We talk to Karen Dial who opened a bookstore during the peak of the 2020 pandemic. Find out how she was able to launch a new business during the unknowns of the pandemic and the story behind the name of her bookstore.
Reporter/Camera/Producer/Editor: Elizabeth Lee, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 203 - Different ways families are bonding and building closeness with each other and their community.
We spend some time with two sisters who are advocating for fellow Black deaf academics.
Reporter/Producer: Marsha James, Camera: Philip Alexiou. ASLP Interpreters: Diana Markel, Kafi Lemons Bryant, JaRon Gilchrist
Meet a pair of siblings who are taking their singing talents to the streets of New York.
Reporter: Anna Nelson, Camera: Vladimir Badikov, Editor: Natalia Latukhina, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
VOA Connect Episode 201 - We explore people making their living on water, on land, and underwater.
We visit a family who found, through pies, a delicious way to save the family farm.
Reporter: Faiza ElMasry, Camera/Editor: Mike Burke
Meet a gondolier in New York City who finds happiness in the joy he brings others. Find out how he got started, the different types of tourists he meets, and the history behind Venetian gondolas in New York’s Central Park.
Reporter/Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
We talk to a man who is trying to keep the local waters clean through building oyster reefs. Learn how oysters filter water and the benefits of oyster reefs for the environment and other marine life.
Reporter/Camera/Producer: Zdenko Novacki, Camera: Philip Alexiou
We go to an underwater dive park where scuba divers can interact with various attractions - from deliberately sunken helicopters to cars, all while honing their scuba skills.
Reporter: Tahir Kibria, Camera: Matthew Ritenour, Underwater Camera: Abdul Aziz Khan, Adapted by: Zdenko Novacki
VOA Connect Episode 200 - On a special edition of VOA Connect, we examine the devastating effects of climate change on coastal Louisiana. Many residents have simply left the region, while others realize change must come if they want to preserve their homes.
VOA Connect Episode 198 - We follow people following their passions, from making cigars, to taking photographs, to saving wildlife.
We go behind the scenes to see how tobacco craftsmanship from Cuba has found a second home in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.
Reporter/Camera/Editor: Jeff Swicord
VOA Connect Episode 197 - The art of preservation - from Native traditions, live musical performances, and even small creatures.
Preserving animals through taxidermy is both an art and a science, and as we learn from Divya Anantharaman, a New York taxidermist, it can help with conservation. Find out the process of taxidermy and how she got started in this field. Reporter/Camera: Aaron Fedor, Editor: Kyle Dubiel, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin
We go to a live concert where members of a regional orchestra perform before an outdoor audience after a long, pandemic-imposed break.
Producer: Marsha James, Reporter/Camera: Philip Alexiou Producer
We go to the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics where the Indigenous Games offer Native participants a way to celebrate and strengthen tradition.
Reporter/Camera: Natasha Mozgovaya, Producer: Zdenko Novacki
We spend some time with Valisa Higman, a paper cutting artist from Seldovia, Alaska. Learn about her daily life working in the freezing temperatures of Alaska and what sparked her interest in cutting paper to create art.
Reporter/Producer: Gabrielle Weiss, Additional Camera/Drone Footage: Rafael de la Uz.
Watch one woman's journey to find a healthier life for herself and others with multiple sclerosis. Learn about the positive changes she made to help relieve the symptoms of MS.
Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera/Editor: June Soh
We visit an augmented reality garden that honors police raid victim Breonna Taylor as her family remembers her.
Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
We travel to an FBI exhibit in Simi Valley, California where visitors learn the history of the FBI from its inception to the modern day fight against domestic terrorism.
Reporter/Camera: Genia Dulot, Adapted by: Philip Alexiou
We connect with a woman contemplating her future living along the storm-wrecked southern U.S. coast.
Reporter/Camera: Arturo Martinez
VOA Connect Episode 194 - In this special edition of VOA Connect, we learn the story of Chris Dennis. He is an accomplished author from a small American town who has also journeyed through the devastating cycle of prescription pain medication, addiction, and jail.
Camera/Producer: Deepak Dobhal
VOA Connect Episode 192 - We boat through the Florida Everglades, drop by a neighborhood newsstand, and talk to a couple raising biracial kids.