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Jay Allison

@jayall.bsky.social
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Public Media Lifer. Radio & Podcast Guy. Founder: Transom, Moth Radio Hour, WCAI, PRX, Atlantic Public Media, This I Believe, etc. www.jayallison.com

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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Great report by @sophiecrane.bsky.social on @transom.bsky.social Festival in Woods Hole, with photos by Amanda Kowalski and words from @alletson.bsky.social and others. transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...
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Fostering the Art of Audio Storytelling
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Sound School Podcast @soundschoolpodcast.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I feel like a documentary DJ spinnin' classic audio docs for my series "Old School Sound School." The latest: "Concerning Breakfast" by Annie Cheney. It aired on @thisamericanlife.org & @jayall.bsky.social's "Life Stories" series in the 90s. @prx.org @transom.bsky.social transom.org/2026/old-sch...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
TONIGHT. 7PM. WOODS HOLE. Will be good. www.capenews.net/arts_and_ent...
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Atlantic Public Media Will Present ‘Two Truths And A Lie, A Night Of Words And Music’
Atlantic Public Media and the Transom Story Lab will present “Two Truths and a Lie: A Night of Words and Music” on Friday, June 12, at the Woods Hole Community
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Tomorrrow (Wednesday) Evening in Woods Hole! The Transom.org Story Lab presents The Rothbart Brothers and their FOUND Magazine show. Don't miss it. Tickets selling fast online and maybe at the door at 6:30, Woods Hole Community Hall. Show at 7. Tix here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Transom @transom.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
APPLICATIONS OPEN! Join Transom in Amherst for a week-long intensive on making audio documentaries. Scholarships are available. Students will stay at Cherry Hill, an intentional cohousing community built around shared space & close-knit community life. transom.org/2025/traveli...
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Traveling Workshop 2026: Amherst, Massachusetts
Traveling Workshop 2026: Amherst, Massachusetts - Transom
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Transom @transom.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Transom is turning 25 and we’re marking it the best way we know how: by getting together for a weekend of exceptional audio. Join us in Woods Hole, MA for a very special gathering: • Workshops + talks • Deep listening • Food + beach + rest Sept 17–19, 2026. Details coming soon. Save the date.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Pin these rules to your wall. Thank you, Erica Heilman @rumblestrip.bsky.social
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
At year's end, we'd be very grateful for your donation to Transom and APM in Woods Hole. We're working toward a much improved New Year. transom.org/about/donate...
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Transom @transom.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Our newsletter just DROPPED! In it, info about The Listeners, making Scott Carrier’s “Old La Sal,” as well as two sermons from @jayall.bsky.social in 2016. Plus, a few Traveling Workshop updates. Check it out here: transom.substack.com/p/over-the-t...
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Over the Transom | 12.12.25
The Listeners, Old La Sal, and five heretical sermons
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
More from Provincetown on WGBH and Local Trust. provincetownindependent.org/inner-voices...
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How to Restore Our Trust in GBH - The Provincetown Independent
It has been troubling to many Cape citizens to watch WGBH’s forced relocation of WCAI, our NPR station in Woods Hole, as Parker Mumford reports in the Dec. 4 Independent. […]
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Moab!!
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Locals still hope WGBH might restore trust with the community it serves. Article in P-Town Independent. provincetownindependent.org/featured/202...
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CAI Founder Says Public Trust Is More Important Than Ever - The Provincetown Independent
FALMOUTH — For CAI founder Jay Allison, public radio is a relationship built on trust. But when President Donald Trump signed an executive order “ending taxpayer subsidization of biased media” […]
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We're really excited about our new project, The Listeners, and doubly excited to start if off with Scott Carrier.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
An old one! But maybe still useful.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Proposal for an Open Forum (Please share in your networks) Proposal for An Open Forum TO: GBH, CAI, and Listeners FM: Atlantic Public Media RE: An Open Forum with The Cape, Coast & Islands Community DT: November 17, 2025
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
My recently acquired pride and joy. As one of my sons said, "Don't worry about the radio station, Dad, we have a low miles, square body '86 Chevy S10 with extended cab, stick shift, and 4 wheel drive."
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
This was sent today. There's a link for sharing. An Open Letter to WCAI Staff, I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday. www.capelocalradio.com/post/an-open...
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An Open Letter to WCAI Staff
I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday.Atlantic Public Media founded the station 25 years ago as a ...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Sent today. This was sent today. There's a link for sharing: An Open Letter to WCAI Staff, I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday. Continued: www.capelocalradio.com/post/an-open...
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An Open Letter to WCAI Staff
I write this letter to explain why, as founder of WCAI, I cannot join you for the “ribbon cutting” at its new Falmouth location this Friday.Atlantic Public Media founded the station 25 years ago as a ...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
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Wade Roush @waderoush.com · 15/09/2025
What's public about public media, and why does that matter? Today I'm re-broadcasting a fantastic, inspiring, sobering conversation between Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social, founder of WCAI and @transom.bsky.social, and Erica Heilman, host of Rumble Strip soonish.simplecast.com/episodes/wha...
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What We're Losing If We Lose Public Media | Soonish
Today we're bringing you an episode of our sister Hub & Spoke show Rumble Strip, from producer Erica Heilman. It's a conversation with Jay Allison about public media—what it's for, why it's important,...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
FRIDAY NIGHT. The Transom Story Lab presents Pat Walters of Radiolab on SHARKS. With live sharks coming from the Marine Biological Laboratory at 6pm. Join us! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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13 Ways of Looking at a Shark
Join the Transom Story Lab for an evening of laughter, intrigue and great whites. For most Americans, there’s one story that defines sharks: Jaws. Even if you know sharks aren’t reallyyyy that dangero...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Friday, August 22. SHARKS. In Woods Hole It's gonna be good. RADIOLAB's Pat Walters on "13 Ways of Looking at a Shark" Actual sharks are likely to be in attendance, courtesty of the Marine Biological Laboratory Tickets here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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13 Ways of Looking at a Shark
Join the Transom Story Lab for an evening of laughter, intrigue and great whites. For most Americans, there’s one story that defines sharks: Jaws. Even if you know sharks aren’t reallyyyy that dangero...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
AVAILABLE FOR BROADCAST VIA PRX Jay Allison on Why Public Radio Matters Sean Cole says: “This essential conversation should be played nationally. Or at least locally on every last public radio station that there is.” exchange.prx.org/pieces/58340...
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Jay Allison on Why Public Radio Matters
This originally appeared as an episode of Erica Heilman’s "Rumble Strip" podcast. It’s a conversation between Erica and Jay Allison about the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I love being on my favorite podcast, even though my face seems really huge here. www.rumblestripvermont.com/episodes/jay...
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Jay Allison on Why Public Radio Matters — Rumble Strip
Why should we save public radio? What is it anyway?
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Cape Radio Supporters: Many of you have reached out with questions about where things stand with WCAI, WGBH, and the Davis House. ... it’s time for a statement, which carries both our frustration and hope. We suggest some solutions and action plans here www.capelocalradio.com/post/july-21...
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HOME | Cape Local Radio
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
My son Mason just took this drone shot of the houseraft Steve Junker and I built (mostly Steve) here in Woods Hole. Ah, Summer.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
What a great night of science and story in Woods Hole. We'll have a radio version ready soon. www.capenews.net/falmouth/new...
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Scientists Tell Personal Tales During Woods Hole Story Slam
A cool breeze swept up from Great Harbor into the open windows of the Woods Hole Community Hall Tuesday evening, July 24, giving the group of about 100 people inside
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Transom's Science Storytelling event is sold out tonight in Woods Hole. The workshop was a wonderful success. We'll make a radio version. Stay tuned.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Transom's Science Storytelling event is sold out tonight in Woods Hole. The workshop was a wonderful success. We'll make a radio version. Stay tuned.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Share with your Sciency Friends! Apply to take the Transom Science Story Workshop. And get Tickets for the story slam event. It will all fill up. atlantic.org/world-class-...
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World-Class Science Storytelling Workshop Comes to Woods Hole
Culminating in a Public Story Slam Celebrating Science, Story, and Community on June 24   This June, some of the world’s leading storytelling instructors and practitioners are coming to Woods Hole to ...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Are you a scientist or science-adjacent around Woods Hole, MA? Atlantic Public Media and the Transom Story Lab are offering a free storytelling workshop, June 21–23. No experience needed. Just a story to tell. Apply here → transom.slideroom.com#/login/progr...
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
This past week, Atlantic Public Media here in Woods Hole received a letter that begins like this... transom.org/2025/art-as-...
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Art As Propaganda - Transom
Art As Propaganda - Transom
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Bonded by Shared Values. Letter to the Editor, 4/1/25 www.capenews.net/falmouth/opi...
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Bonded By Shared Values - Letter
It was heartening to read the guest commentary in The Falmouth Enterprise from the heads of the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Woodwell Climate Research
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
WCAI is fundraising. I donated. As founder of the station I have been disappointed, understandably, by corporate management's behavior in recent months. But... I still listen to WCAI. And I have great respect for the local staff and, I owe them. sethrolbein.substack.com/p/we-now-kno...
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Now we know where WCAI is going -- physically
Yet still nothing from WGBH about station finances, or how local support plays out
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
FROM: SaveWCAI A quick status report and directions toward a positive future for the Davis House, and our hopes for WCAI. www.savewcai.com/post/march-1...
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HOME | Save WCAI
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Good one!
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Our @transom.bsky.social TOOLS editor, Jeff Towne, gives a great overview of the best online resources for audio makers.... YouTubers, reviewers, educators. It's really useful. transom.org/2025/online-...
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Online Audio Resources - Transom
Online Audio Resources - Transom
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
My friend Joe Richman makes little cardinal maps, one per day. Compass points on a theme, a way to get your bearings. He sent me the one pictured here and it felt pure. In the current national chaos of domination, greed, cruelty... more here. transom.org/2025/a-direc...
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A Direction - Transom
A Direction - Transom
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Seth Rolbein fairly lays out how most of the community is feeling after their extraordinary outpouring of support for WCAI. open.substack.com/pub/sethrolb...
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A friendly buyer for the building, but WCAI is moving anyway
WGBH refuses an offer to stay five years, rent-free. How does that make sense?
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
WE DID IT. Listeners and supporters donated the money to buy WCAI's home building. An amazing collective action.This is a hopeful and powerful gesture in support of public radio and the local commons. Details at the link. woodsholecommunityassociation.org/help-us-save... (my photo from this week)
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Here's today's story about the WCAI-FM building from Nieman Lab, excellent summary of where we stand. Public Media, respect the communities you serve. Please read, share, and support the cause if you can. We have ONE DAY LEFT to raise the funds. www.niemanlab.org/2025/01/gbh-...
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GBH tried to sell the home of a legendary radio station. It kicked off a proxy war for the soul of audio.
“Woods Hole tends to be pretty passionate about things, and when people get startled they get angry.”
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
URGENT. As of today, the community now has the chance to buy the building housing WCAI-FM. We just need to close the gap, THIS WEEK. Sorry to be asking for donations, but what else is new. This is a big one. woodsholecommunityassociation.org/help-us-save...
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Help Us Save the Davis House and WCAI | Woods Hole Community Association
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Mindboggling. Wealth inequality gone wild. mkorostoff.github.io/1-pixel-weal...
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Wealth, shown to scale
Wealth inequality in the United States is out of control. Here we visualize the issue in a unique way.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Important questions here: sethrolbein.substack.com/p/questions-...
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Questions WGBH should answer about WCAI -- for Cape Cod
Community trust builds financial support. Opaque finances do not build community trust.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
We're back!
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
A group of middle schoolers came to tour WCAI today. ME: "Do any of you own a radio?" ONE KID: "My Grandpa does."
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Fascinating Audio AI piece about "...what it means to be an audio storyteller in a world of infinite, synthetic voices. ... what will be gained and lost if and when we let AI into parts of our work, and our world?"
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
In the competitive world of filler words, "right?" seems to be overtaking "you know." "Like" still in the lead.
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
I like this: "Big podcasting didn’t invent audio documentary, and it can’t kill it either"
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Jay Allison @jayall.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Check out the new Save WCAI Website. It was made by supporters of WCAI-FM who have mobilized to ensure the radio station can stay in its historic home in Woods Hole. You will find all the background, press, and regular updates here, along with how to help out. www.savewcai.com
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HOME | Save WCAI
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