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Paul Spencer

Richmond
As seen in: The New York Times, Wiley Online Library, WIRED Magazine, VICE, The Business Journals, Stereogum, Audubon, Modern Farmer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Spartan and
Covers:  Religion, alternative medicine, health care, technology, local/state/national politics, entrepreneurs & startups, local food economies, local ecology, history, arts+culture. What'd I miss?
Writes. Local: @StyleWeekly National: @NYTmag @NYTMetro @Wired @Vice @Stereogum @AudubonSociety @ModFarm & others

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Paul Spencer’s Biography

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In recent years, my stories have examined the intersections between everyday culture and future possibilities. I've considered the future of local food; what happens when cities catch "startup fever"; how illegal animal trafficking is facilitated by consumer fitness gadgets; and how certain Islamic internet radio stations are aiming to be "NPR for Muslims."

Paul Spencer’s Journalist Portfolio

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Hijacked Harvest: Peruvian Maca in Peril

Hijacked Harvest: Peruvian Maca in Peril

Mark Arment woke up to a nightmare. It had been weeks since he placed an order for maca from one of his trust…

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Issue 6 Fall 2014 - Modern Farmer

Issue 6 Fall 2014 - Modern Farmer

Print Edition Only, Field Notes section: Article about harvesting honey on the High Line in New York City.

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The Valley Between

The Valley Between

It's a sunny Friday in January, and a slushy white blanket from a winter snowstorm surrounds Pho So 1, a West…

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December 2014 Issue

December 2014 Issue

Helped produce the cover package for this December issue by writing about Shockoe Denim.

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Let It Rip

Let It Rip

Punk-rock bands aren't known for their longevity. Instead they tend to multiply when members splinter to form…

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Shockoe Denim expands to full line of clothing

Shockoe Denim expands to full line of clothing

Consumers expect more than just premium denim -- they want a full line of clothing. Shockoe Denim is changing…

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Charting the Future: What Lies Ahead For Medical Device Manufacturers In 2026

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By Paul Spencer
| Med Device Online
By Paul Spencer, President of Biomedical at dsm-firmenich Medical device manufacturers are stepping into 2026 with a mix of big opportunities and growing pressures. Patient expectations are changing fast, regulations are tightening, and device designs are becoming more advanced — all of which push teams to rethink how they innovate.
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America's Right-Wing Astrology Boom

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By Paul Spencer
| Pirate Wires Verified
Last year, theories about the spiritual energy around Charlie Kirk spread like wildfire the week of his death. Megyn Kelly appeared on Jack Posobiec’s show, relaying her conversation with Charlie’s wife, Erika, in Arizona: the Kirks had contacted a priest after learning about how a Jezebel writer had hired Etsy witches to curse Charlie 48 hours before his death. “My own takeaway as a friend of hers and as a Christian, was that this was an evil act,” Kelly told Posobiec.
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PSD Bank Rhein-Ruhr eG

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By Paul Spencer
| Sparda-Bank web.Börsenforum
LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I'd say my first "real" story was covering illegal fox trafficking in Virginia. The foxes are chased by dogs in a fenced enclosure, for sport

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

It's adding a creative narrative layer to stories -- and boosting the "noise to signal" ratio.