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Heidi Glenn

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  • Digital News Editor, Washington Desk, NPR
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: NPR, Scribd, KQED-FM (San Francisco, CA), WUSF Public Media, University of South Florida, WBUR-FM (Boston, MA), WNYC (New York, NY), KRCC-FM (Colorado Springs, CO), LAist, MPR News (Saint Paul, MN), WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL) and
NPR Washington Desk digital editor / mama x 3 / clodhopper

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Heidi Glenn’s Biography

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I am a producer at NPR.org and I primarily work on national news stories. I joined the Digital News staff in 2007 after earning my master's degree in Interactive Journalism at American University.

I am drawn to clever storytelling and striking visuals. I also like reading about food, babies and Pittsburgh.

Heidi Glenn’s Journalist Portfolio

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No More Stubborn Lids: A Pickle Jar You Can Open With Ease

No More Stubborn Lids: A Pickle Jar You Can Open With Ease

It turns out the shape of our pickle jars makes opening them harder than it should be. Engineers in Japan hav…

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A New Way To Unclog A Toilet (At Your Own Risk)

A New Way To Unclog A Toilet (At Your Own Risk)

A South Korean toilet unclogger is definitely not your dad's rubber plunger on a stick.

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A Foldable Bike Helmet You'll Just Happen To Have In Your Bag

A Foldable Bike Helmet You'll Just Happen To Have In Your Bag

This is a bike helmet made for people who think bike helmets are a pain to carry around.

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On Twitter's IPO Day, A Look At How 5 Tech Stocks Have Fared

On Twitter's IPO Day, A Look At How 5 Tech Stocks Have Fared

As eyes turned to the markets on Twitter's first day of trading, NPR wondered how some other tech stocks have…

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In The Digital Age, The Family Photo Album Fades Away

In The Digital Age, The Family Photo Album Fades Away

For our parents and grandparents, it was easy enough to organize, assemble and pass along a handmade book tha…

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A Quick History Of Accidental Online Purchases By Kids

A Quick History Of Accidental Online Purchases By Kids

Ebay's app is so easy to use, a toddler can do it - and her parents would argue about whether that's a good t…

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President Trump will give his State of the Union address Tuesday night to highlight accomplishments and outline his vision and priorities for his administration's second year. NPR's live special coverage — which will also include the Democratic response to the speech — starts at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Here are ways to listen to NPR's live coverage: • Tune in on many public radio stations or listen in the NPR app.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was my high school tennis team's manager, and I'd call in results to the local paper. To see that conversation in print gave me a buzz!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I learned to type on an IBM Selectric in high school and frequently say it was the best class I've ever taken.

How is social media changing news?

The pace of news has become blinding fast.And it has become a new tool for journalists to find stories and sources.

Awards

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Gracie Award

2011 - Outstanding Portrait/Biography
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DuPont-Columbia Award

2008 - Excellence In Broadcast Journalism
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Edward R Murrow Award

2010 - Audio Sports Reporting
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