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Kathleen McLaughlin

Produced by Kathleen McLaughlin

May 03, 2024
Fred’s Lounge, The Heart of Cajun Music

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
April 19, 2024
A New York City Icon

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
March 22, 2024
The Last Meal

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. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
March 15, 2024
Sea Mammals and Ocean Health

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
March 01, 2024
Blind Hockey

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
February 09, 2024
A Bridge Between Art & Technology

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
February 02, 2024
Brewing a Persian Legacy

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.
January 19, 2024
Balancing Rock Artist

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
January 19, 2024
Fungi Photographer

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
August 25, 2023
Autism Transit Project

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.
July 14, 2023
Actor with a Disability

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
June 14, 2023
Emma's Torch

Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit organization in Brooklyn, New York and Washington D.C., is helping refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking take the next step with their culinary training program and job placement help.
March 24, 2023
Hope into Action

Meet Mark Raymond Jr, the Founder of the Split Second Foundation + Fitness, the first rehab-based fitness center in the Gulf South. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
February 24, 2023
Jared Owens - Artist

Jared Owens shares his different techniques and creative process to create one-of-a-kind art. Reporter | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
February 03, 2023
Kelp Farming in Maine

Follow the fishermen who are feeding the ocean while finding new streams of funding. Director | Camera: Aaron Fedor, Producer: Kathleen McLaughlin, Editor: Kyle Dubiel
January 13, 2023
Painting Altoid Tins

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
January 06, 2023
The Mushroom King

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.
September 16, 2022
Snail Farmer

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
September 08, 2022
The Inside Story-Crypto's Currency

Invisible money mined out of thin air! Go inside the world of cryptocurrency --- how it’s mined, how it’s used, how it gains and loses value, and the impact crypto mining is having on the environment --- on The Inside Story-Crypto's Currency
September 02, 2022
Connecting Through Photojournalism

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.

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