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Before coming to Columbia in 2007, Adam
Hirsch received his undergraduate degrees in
American Studies and Theatre from Wesleyan
University and worked for a dozen years as a
systems administrator during the wild
early days of the internet. He has traveled to
Nepal, India, New Zealand, Finland, and Western
Europe.
Audio is his favorite medium, but he enjoys
telling stories in many forms.
Adam is the Web Producer for The Takeaway, a
new morning news show based out of WNYC in New
York City. He lives in Manhattan with his wife,
Kate. He can be reached at
adam.e.hirsch@gmail.com
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Community Changes with Loss of
Affordable Housing
A community in the Upper West Side may lose its
affordable housing when the landlord sells
their building. Adam Hirsch reports on what
this means for tenants who rely on the low
rates.
Feb 22, 2008
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New York City: A Model for
Campaign Finance
Wary about the influence of big money donors, New
York City implemented a public campaign finance
system 20 years ago aimed to level the playing
field. It might just be a good model for the 2008
presidential elections. Adam Hirsch reports.
Feb 29, 2008
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Mayor addresses concerns about
Congestion Pricing plan
The Congestion Pricing plan would raise money for
mass transit by charging drivers a fee to drive
into Manhattan below 60th St. Adam Hirsch reports
that the plan's impact on subways and buses may
be the key to its success.
Mar 14, 2008
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Crossword Puzzle Tournament in
Brooklyn
Adam Hirsch went to the American Crossword Puzzle
Tournament, in Brooklyn. He spoke with some
crossword puzzlers, and puzzlemaster Will
Shortz. Mar 14, 2008
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On cooking
Adam Hirsch grew up eating in Wisconsin, and
wrote this commentary on the place cooking has
taken in his life.
Mar 28, 2008
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Newscast
Adam Hirsch brings us the hour's local and international
news. Apr 4, 2008
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Spring is Here!
Adam Hirsch reports from the Brooklyn Botanical
Garden as their flowers begin to bloom.
Apr 11, 2008
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Food Prices
With the price of food rising around the world,
exports are going down while hunger rises in
developing countries. Host Adam Hirsch discusses
the roots of the global crisis with Abdolreza
Abbassian, UN Secretary of the Intergovernmental
Group for Grains.
Apr 18, 2008
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Locals React To Not Guilty
Verdict
Reporter Michelle Stockman sat down with host
Adam Hirsch to talk about her time in Jamaica,
Queens, talking with residents of the
neighborhood where Bell was shot.
Apr 25, 2008
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How Some New Yorkers Turn a
Profit on Glass and Scrap
Recycling cans and bottles helps make New York
green. Collecting them, however, is a livelihood
for some locals. Adam Hirsch follows some
collectors to find out how their cans gain their
value along the way.
May 2, 2008
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Colin Powell speaks out on G.I.
Bill
Gen. Colin Powell spoke about the G.I. bill
today. Adam Hirsch reports on the bill days
before Congress decides its fate.
May 8, 2008
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