Citizen Journalism: PRX Talent Quest ~ State of Reunion 50mins
Produced by Al Letson
After four rounds and 1,400+ entries from just about every state, Al Letson of Jacksonville, Glynn Washington of Oakland CA, and Rebecca Watson of Boston are the winners of the Public Radio Talent Quest! The three winners receive 10,000 dollars, and will go on to create pilots for potential further development into national radio programs.
Here Blackpublicmedia.Org presents a sampling of these finalists work by featuring the complete episode of Al Letson entitled "State of Reunion." To hear more episodes visit the Talent Quest homepage here.
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