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DISCOURSE

“Discourse” is a show about telling stories that matter. Each season has a different focus, listed below the title, explored through audio storytelling. Episodes can vary from a narrator-centered monologue to an in-studio interview, to a long-form feature. Here at Mamaroneck High School, we are looking to tell stories. About people. What we have found, is our students have stories to share. And we want to arm them with the skills and platform to do so. Our show features students composing and mixing feature radio stories about the public and our community. All pieces are student-written and student-produced.
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Episodes

MPR in New Hamsphire 2024: Finding Middle Ground: Episode 1

In episode one of the series “Finding Middle Ground,” MPR Reporters Anna Lawlor, Elijah Manaog, and Alex Lin spoke with Biden supporters about the upcoming election, as well as their views of the opposing side. Produced by: Alex Lin, Anna Lawlor, and Elijah Manaog Music Credits: “Highway 94” from Blue Dot Sessions

Feb 12, 202411 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: Write-In’s for Biden

MPR Reporters N'Dea Greene, Sam Jones, Emily Scobie, and Natalie Miles take a deeper look at President Biden's "ghost" campaign in NH. This is the first primary where the Democratic Party did not participate. But, many wrote Joe Biden in anyway, in a sign of solidarity. Special thank you to NH State Senator Cindy Rosenwald. Music Credits: "Come as You Are" from Blue Dot Sessions "Kid Kodi" from Blue Dot Sessions "Alarm Cycle" from Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 30, 202410 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: Who is Marianne Williamson? Part I

Producers N’dea Greene, Natalie Miles, Sam Jones and Emily Scobie travel across New Hampshire to talk to Williamson supporters, and even the candidate herself. Music Credits: Lights Out from Blue Dot Sessions Heavenstill from Blue Dot Sessions Frank and Poet from Blue Dot Sessions Chopin from Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 26, 202413 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: The Real Scoop on Phillips, Not Just the Gelato

Dean Phillips is running for president on the Democratic ticket. Our reporters wanted to find out more about his campaign by attending an event in Manchester, New Hampshire. MPR Producers: Ave Greisberg Leti Pinto Joe Robb O'Hagan Diego Gonzalez-Lopez Erin McManus Music Credit: Lumber Down from Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 25, 20247 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: The Lineup

MPR reporters spend time in Rochester, NH, looking closely at a Trump rally at the Rochester Opera House. Episode produced by: Harrison Beckwith, Kate Bynum, Graham Welsh, Sam Balagot, Henley Evans, Edited and Mixed by: Graham Welsh and Evan Madin Music Credits: Slider (Blue Dot Sessions) and True Blue Sky (Blue Dot Sessions).

Jan 25, 202412 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: Live Free, But Die Hard

MPR reporters looked closely at Haley voters and where may find themselves if its Trump v. Biden in the general election. Reporters: Toli Velikov Anna Donahue Mia Robarts Clare Goldsholl Julia Metzendorf Carl Albano Music Credits: Faster Faster Brighter from Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 24, 20247 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: Lessons at Webster Elementary

MPR reporters head to the most famous polling place in Manchester, New Hampshire, for any inclination on how the 2024 primary results may land. Producers: Sam Balagot Harrison Beckwith Kate Bynum Henley Evans Graham Welsh Music Credits: "Borough" by Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 23, 202414 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: The Enthusiasm Gap

MPR reporters wrestle with how Nikki Haley is trying to bring supporters to her side. Is there a lack of spirit at her events? To what degree will this matter toward the bottom line? MPR Reporters: Jane Kiernan, Anna Goldsamt, Maddie Trissel, Sara Zeballos Music Credits: Gilly Wash from Blue Dot Sessions Vulcan Street from Blue Dot Sessions

Jan 23, 20247 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: "NH For NH"

MPR reporters spend the day trying to make sense of Nikki Haley's policies, specifically on education, social issues, and the military. Episode produced by: Jane Kiernan, Anna Goldsamt, Maddie Trissel, Sara Zeballos

Jan 23, 20247 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: “Left” Out

MPR reporters attempt to pull the curtain back on Marianne Williamson. Episode produced by: Ava Greisberg, Diego Gonzales-Lopez, Erin McManus, Joe Robb O’Hagan, Leticia Pinto Edited and Mixed by: Diego Gonzalez-Lopez and Evan Madin Music Credits: The Griffiths (Blue Dot Sessions) and Taoudella (Blue Dot Sessions)

Jan 23, 20249 min

MPR in New Hampshire 2024: Haley's Comet

Reporting from Bedford, Franklin, and Exeter NH, MPR reporters tail Nikki Haley on the campaign trail, visiting rallies, and coffee shops. What's the reaction to her stump speeches, and do her policies resonate? Episode produced by: Carl Albano, Anna Donahue, Clare Goldsholl, Julia Metzendorf, Mia Robarts. Edited and mixed by: Toli Velikov. Music Credit: Lumber Down (Blue Dot Sessions) and Borough (Blue Dot Sessions).

Jan 23, 20247 min

The Rite Of Spring

MPR producer William Tucker discusses Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and the backlash that it faced from traditional balletgoers. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our work! Music credits from YouTube: New York Philharmonic’s "The Rite of Spring" and Johann Strauss’ “The Blue Danube”.

Jul 27, 202313 min

Special Episode: Unified Sports

MPR reporters Jane Kiernan, Anatoli Velikov, and Natalie Miles tell the story of the Unified Sports League at Mamaroneck High School. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to our work. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions.

Jul 19, 202310 min

Season 7 Episode 5: (Buying with a Burden)

Today's theme: "Buying with a Burden" : Examining tradition while taking issue with the history that created it. If you like what you hear, please subscribe. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions.

Jul 17, 202323 min

Season 7: Episode 4 (Two-way Mirror)

Today's theme: Two-way Mirror. Taking a look at how one looks at one views themselves, the world, and vice-versa. If you like what you hear, please subscribe. Music courtesy of Blue Dot Sessions.

Jun 22, 202331 min

Season 7: Episode 3 (Spaced Out)

Today's theme: spaced out. When the places we know somehow get altered, for the better, or worse... If you like what you hear, please subscribe. Thanks to Blue Dot Sessions for all music used in this episode.

Jun 13, 202330 min

Season 7: Episode 2 (Tangible Objects)

Today's theme: objects and the value they hold in our everyday lives. If you like what you hear, please subscribe. And, check out our content at Mamaroneckpublicradio.com. Thanks for listening.

May 25, 202325 min

Season 7: Episode 1 (Misguided Love)

Welcome to our new format: one theme, a few stories. This episode: love. Four stories related to the power and strangeness of love itself. If you like what you hear, hit subscribe.

May 23, 202343 min

Webslinger

MPR Producer James Kohler looks back at one of his favorite childhood heroes, and reflects on what this characters influence had on his life. Music Credit: Darkened Treeline (Blue Dot Sessions) Slow Rollout (Blue Dot Sessions) Tendon (Blue Dot Sessions) Spider-Man 1967 Cartoon Theme Song

Jun 09, 20228 min

New York, New York

MPR Producer Sam Robb O'Hagan explains the contrast between New York and Chicago, and the importance of exposing ourselves to opposing ideas. Music: Stale Case (Blue Dot Sessions) The Big Ten (Blue Dot Sessions) Our Only Lark (Blue Dot Sessions) Felt Lining (Blue Dot Sessions) Come As You Are (Blue Dot Sessions) New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)

May 20, 202211 min

Cracker Barrel

MPR Producer Caitlyn Carpenter reviews America's beloved southern restaurant, Cracker Barrel, and what it means to be so reliant on consistency. Music: Delving the Deep, Blue Dot Sessions Hedgeliner, Blue Dot Sessions Again in the Spring Get Back, Lennon and McCartney

May 20, 20229 min

Lost in Space

MPR Producer Jerry Orans ponders how our interactions in orbit affect politics here on earth. Music Credit: 2001 A Space Odyssey Theme: Richard Strauss Blue Dot Sessions: Greylock Highway 94 Arizona Moon Bivly

May 20, 202211 min

Stop This Train

MPR Producer Jane McNally reckons with growing up through the lens of a John Mayer song and years worth of Spotify playlists. Music Credit: Stop This Train by John Mayer, Rosie by John Mayer (via GOLDEN KARAOKE), Where the Light Is (Live in LA) by John Mayer

May 18, 202212 min

What it Means to be a Fan

MPR Producer Juliet Zucker questions her love for the Green Bay Packers and what makes her a fan. The things we do for dogs... Music Credit (from Blue Dot Sessions): Silent Flock Lord Weasel

May 13, 202210 min

The Secondhand Trumpet

MPR Producer Ella Barnes reflects on her relationship with her father and her father's trumpet. Music Credit: Take the A Train, Duke Ellington; Gymnopedies 1, Blue Dot Sessions; West End Blues, Louis Armstrong; It's Been a Long, Long Time, Harry James; Fast Track, FHS Jazz Band; I Remember Clifford, Lee Morgan

May 11, 202212 min

Blues Clues

MPR Producer Wilson Moroz speaks upon the progression of his relationship with his younger sister, and the children’s TV show that brought them closer together. Music Credits (all from Blue Dot Sessions): Again in the Spring Diatom Elainne Chapter Fern and Andy Low Coal Camper Remsen These Times

May 11, 202210 min

Season 6 Preview

Mamaroneck Public Radio's team of student producers introduce Season 6 of Discourse *Music Credit* Tiny Putty from Blue Dot Sessions

May 11, 20222 min

The Volatile Violin

MPR producer Christopher Rivera explains his complex relationship with playing the bow. If we do fail in life, better to do it with a violin. Music Credits: Blue Dot Sessions "Scheherazade: Tale of the Kalendar Prince" by Rimsky-Korsakov and "Amore mio aituami" by Piero Piccioni.

May 10, 202110 min
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