Radio City
A look behind the camera…and the microphone.
I’ve produced radio stories for NPR member station KOSU and contributed to NPR’s Next Generation Radio project. On the video side, I’ve created and collaborated on a wide range of content, including educational explainers on ballot propositions, music videos, commercials, short films, and feature stories covering topics like domestic violence. It’s been an honor to help bring these stories to life.
To Help Save Monarchs, Oklahoma Conservationists Work to Repair a Plant's Weedy Reputation
For NPR program StateImpact Oklahoma
Stephanie Henson admires her vibrant backyard garden in Edmond. As she leans toward a pink-and-white plant, she lets out a delighted laugh—tiny butterflies flutter into view.
“Oh look, they’re itty-bitty,” she says. “Look at ’em!”
Monarch butterfly populations have dropped by more than 90 percent in recent decades, with some studies warning they could vanish entirely within 20 years.
I reported this story for an NPR program about Monarch conservation in Oklahoma. It was honored with an Associated Press award for Best Radio Feature in Arkansas and Oklahoma, recognized for its use of natural sound.
Fight Club: Therapist Teaches Martial Arts To Combat Assault
For NPR's Next Generation Radio (Learn more about the Next Generation Experience)
A recent study by the Center for Disease Control shows one in four women will experience an assault in her lifetime. There are resources for women available, but only a few focus on preventative care and instead offer treatment for coping.
Find out how one Oklahoma man is using his combined passion for martial arts and counseling to teach women how to help prevent sexual assault. and what made one Oklahoma woman say “As an adult today, I can say I’m more apt to defend myself because I have more will.”
Oklahoma City Women's March Draws Hundreds to State Capitol
Hundreds rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol, joining women’s rights marches held around the world. The crowd included people of all ages, holding signs, chanting, and calling for equal rights.
When 8-year-old Karma Reeves was asked why she marched, her answer was simple and heartfelt:
“Because people needs rights.”
One Idea To Boost Science Education In Oklahoma: Move Classrooms Outside And Away From Textbooks
For NPR program StateImpact Oklahoma
In this story, Les Basset wakes her preschoolers from nap time and leads them into a garden—their classroom for the day. As tech jobs grow in Oklahoma, science and math scores lag. One solution? Think beyond the textbook.
Software Could Help Cities in Oklahoma Plan For Costly Weather and Climate
For NPR program StateImpact Oklahoma
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University are using new software to help cities predict these economic strains.
Oklahoma Teenage Ventriloquist Returns to Reality Television Competition
“I was just blown to the clouds,” Darci Lynne said. “It was like I was sitting on a cloud. I did not like imagine that would ever happen to me.”
Moments in Motion: Video Projects Through The Years
Other video content includes informational videos for Together Colorado about topics like Affordable Housing, Paid Medical Leave, and Voter Engagement. Other personal film projects are available on my Youtube channel.
The Metropolitan Library System's Summer Reading program runs through June and July every year!
James Cooper shares his goals for office and reflects on being OKC’s first openly gay city councilman.
This is a short film all about Sherry. A fascinating woman.
Declan Welsh and the Decadent West perform "Times" at Phase One venue in Liverpool.
A short film written by Alyssa Peters and directed by Colton Tompkins about learning how to cope.
No matter where your imagination takes you, Metro Library takes you there.
Whiz Kids is a program at Church of the Servant working to provide young students with mentors.
Oklahoma City University students share their embarrassing diary entries in this comedy short. “This...is SAD.”
I made a video for Edge Hill University about my semester abroad in Fall of 2019.
I made this video all about Saints Sessions in the Plaza District for music/media company OkSessions!
A short film detailing my personal views on filmmaking, as shown in the 2019 Broken Emmy film festival.
Commercial for the 2024 Oklahoma Library Association – Stay in the know with your library card!