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John Asante

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As seen in: NPR, Soundcloud, Fortune, The World from PRX, WNYC (New York, NY), Nextdoor, WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA), Neon Hum Media
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John Asante’s Biography

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John Asante is a curious producer who is devoted to crafting stories that bring light to underserved communities. Currently, he’s a Senior Managing Producer at Pineapple Street Studios. His current projects include Back Issue and Netflix: Behind The Scenes."

Previously, John was the Managing Producer at Neon Hum Media, where he produced podcasts made in collaboration with Spotify, WeTransfer, The Advocate, and Sony Music. John also developed, produced, and launched several podcasts as a Senior …

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Play It Back

Play It Back

Stories and conversations about discovering the songs you love, hate, and appreciate. Hosts John Asante and J…

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The Soundtrack To Dave Holmes' Life

The Soundtrack To Dave Holmes' Life

In his new memoir, former MTV VJ Dave Holmes talks about being a perpetual outsider fumbling towards self-acc…

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Quick-Blog Site Tumblr Takes Off In An Uncertain Marketplace

Quick-Blog Site Tumblr Takes Off In An Uncertain Marketplace

The four-year-old site is helping media outlets like The Huffington Post and The New York Times start tumblog…

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Uncomfortable Truths: Confronting Racism in America | WNYC

Uncomfortable Truths: Confronting Racism in America | WNYC

When it comes to race in America, who aren't you talking to? Over the next several months, The Takeaway will …

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Trashing the High Seas | WNYC

Trashing the High Seas | WNYC

An original series from The Takeaway that explores our oceans, how human behavior is changing them, and what …

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There Goes the Neighborhood | WNYC

There Goes the Neighborhood | WNYC

A podcast about Brooklyn and the waves of money rolling into the real estate market. Developers from all over…

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How we could simplify the American tax filing process

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By T.J. Raphael, John Asante Verified
| The World from PRX Verified
Because of Emancipation Day, a somewhat obscure holiday celebrated in Washington, DC, Americans have until Tuesday, April 18, to file taxes — three days later than the typical April 15 deadline. If you're still working on yours, you're probably not alone: Americans will spend more than 6 billion hours preparing their taxes, which includes digging up W-2s, sifting through receipts and filling out any number of forms.
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How we could simplify the American tax filing process

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By T. J. Raphael, John Asante Verified
| WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA) Verified
Because of Emancipation Day, a somewhat obscure holiday celebrated in Washington, DC, Americans have until Tuesday, April 18, to file taxes — three days later than the typical April 15 deadline. If you're still working on yours, you're probably not alone: Americans will spend more than 6 billion hours preparing their taxes, which includes digging up W-2s, sifting through receipts and filling out any number of forms.
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Here are some handy tips for your NCAA tournament bracket

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By John Asante Verified
| The World from PRX Verified
March Madness is upon us once again. This year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament welcomes five teams making their first-time appearance, including Northwestern University and the University of California, Davis. Villanova University, the defending national champions, earned the overall No. 1 seed.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial Assistant for NPR

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To tell the stories of those whose voices need and deserve attention. To bring awareness to issues that may be under the radar.
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