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Peter Bresnan

(He/Him)
New York
As seen in: Post Reports, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, WNYC Studios, The Experiment (Podcast), Gimlet Media
Covers:  science, space, technology, genetics, American history, pop culture, parenthood, mental illness
journalist, cat owner, he/him, making audio @washingtonpost, previously @crookedmedia, @theatlantic, @wnyc, @newyorker, @spotify
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The Experiment Podcast: Protecting the Capitol One Year After January 6

The Experiment Podcast: Protecting the Capitol One Year After January 6

Nearly a year after commanding the D.C. National Guard during the January 6 insurrection, Sergeant-at-Arms Wi…

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'The Experiment' Podcast: How Netflix's 'Passing' Upends a Hollywood Genre

'The Experiment' Podcast: How Netflix's 'Passing' Upends a Hollywood Genre

The American movie industry has a long, problematic history with stories about racial passing. But the actor-…

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The Experiment Podcast: What Does It Mean to Give Away Our DNA?

The Experiment Podcast: What Does It Mean to Give Away Our DNA?

As excitement about genetic testing grows, one Navajo geneticist considers the future of the field and whethe…

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The Experiment Podcast: $5 for a 15-Minute Call

The Experiment Podcast: $5 for a 15-Minute Call

For millions of incarcerated people in America, calls are vital lines of connection to their loved ones. But …

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What Happens When 10% of Workers File for Unemployment - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts

What Happens When 10% of Workers File for Unemployment - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts

The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power…

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The Debate Over the Defense Production Act - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts

The Debate Over the Defense Production Act - The Journal. - WSJ Podcasts

A Cold War-era law gives the president powers to mobilize private companies to help in emergencies. WSJ's And…

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#20 Soraya | Heavyweight

#20 Soraya | Heavyweight

When Soraya was in college, her favorite professor hired her on to help research a book she was writing. But …

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Motherhood Sessions | Gimlet

Motherhood Sessions | Gimlet

Being a mom is hard. Everybody knows that. But we usually hear about sleepless nights and diaper changes, not…

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#23 Alex | Heavyweight

#23 Alex | Heavyweight

16 years ago, Gimlet Media CEO and founder Alex Blumberg made a promise that he didn't keep. And it's been ea…

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The Habitat | Gimlet

The Habitat | Gimlet

On a remote mountain in Hawaii, there's a fake planet Mars. Six volunteers are secluded in an imitation Mars …

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