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.