Studio 360 Creators & Guests

Kurt Andersen is a writer and host of the Peabody-winning public radio program Studio 360, production of Public Radio International.

Zoë Saunders is an audio producer. Currently, she is a Senior Producer for the APM show "Marketplace."Previously, Saunders was a Senior Producer of Original Series for CNN, where she produced Dr. Sanjay Gupta's podcast "Chasing Life," Don Lemon's podcast "Silence Is Not an Option," and Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast, "Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction." Before that, she was a producer for the PRI show "Studio 360."Longform Producer, AudioLongform Producer, AudioFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mosFeb 2020 - Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos Greater New York City AreaGreater New York City Area• (Webby Award winner for Best Science & Education Podcast, one of Apples Biggest New Shows of 2020, EPPY Award winner for Best Podcast of 2020, and Shorty Social Good Award for Best Podcast of 2020).• Launched and produced Don Lemon's top-ranking weekly podcast on race, Silence Is Not an Option.• Produce episodes from start to finish: pitch, research, pre-interview and book guests, prep hosts, scripting, engineer remote and in-studio recordings, cut tape in Pro Tools, story editing, sound design, mix audio, fact-check, approve final bounces, and write web copy/social media.• Work closely with hosts and Executive Producer to develop the voice and arc of each series.• Partner with Executive Producer on production schedule, workflow, and staffing for projects.• Pivot quickly and balance shifting priorities in a fast-paced news environment.• Coach and direct talent who often do not have prior experience in audio.• Supervise freelance engineers and associate producers, providing training and mentorship.• Pitch and develop new long form narrative podcasts that fit within the CNN brand.• Strategize listener engagement and incorporate listener contributions into our shows.• Collaborate with stakeholders across CNN: digital and TV producers, marketing

Evan Chung is an audio producer. Currently, he is the Senior Producer of Slate’s podcast "One Year," for which he won the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio/Audio Documentary.Previously, Chung made podcasts for CNN and was a staff producer for the PRI show "Studio 360." He also produced the WBEZ Chicago show "Sound Opinions." He began his career as an intern at WBEZ's Arts Desk in 2007.Chung received his B.A. in Comparative Literature from the University.

Ike Sriskandarajah is an Emmy award-winning radio producer, and reporter. Currently, he is a Producer at This American Life. Previously, he was a senior producer for Reveal Podcast.

Cathy Guisewite is a cartoonist, known for the comic strip "Cathy," which ran in newspapers for 34 years.

Susan Choi is a novelist.

Jacob Weisberg is a political journalist. He began his career while at Yale University, working for the Yale Daily News. After graduating, he attended New College, Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship.He has been a freelance journalist, a commentator on National Public Radio. He worked for The New Republic, and he has contributed to The New York Times Magazine and a Vanity Fair. He has been a columnist for the Financial Times. He also worked for Newsweek in the London and Washington bureaus. He is currently the CEO of Pushkin Industries, a media company focused on audio content, which he co-founded with Malcolm Gladwell.

Mark Morris is a dancer, choreographer, director, and author of the book Out Loud.

Carmen Maria Machado is a short story writer, essayist, and critic.