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Citizen Journalism: PRX Talent Quest ~ State of Reunion 50mins

Produced by Al Letson

After four rounds and 1,400+ entries from just about every state, Al Letson of Jacksonville, Glynn Washington of Oakland CA, and Rebecca Watson of Boston are the winners of the Public Radio Talent Quest! The three winners receive 10,000 dollars, and will go on to create pilots for potential further development into national radio programs.

Here Blackpublicmedia.Org presents a sampling of these finalists work by featuring the complete episode of Al Letson entitled "State of Reunion." To hear more episodes visit the Talent Quest homepage here.

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First, i'll say I'm african-american. I heard your show on my local NPR station, WAMU, 88.5 in D.C. Is the show really hosted by a young black man? Really? If so, I'm absolutely elated, and will e-mail to my assoc. & post on FB!

Congratulations, and much success. The first episode I heard was about the mid-West town that rebuilt following a devastating tornado.

I'm elated to hear you; I'll let WAMU know also!

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