Jason V.
Host/producer, "Local Color"A disciple of public radio, Jason got his start as a volunteer during WYPR’s pledge drives and as an intern for Midday with Dan Rodricks. Jason then went on to work in commercial and news radio.
After a car accident left him unable to walk for three months, Jason listened to a lot podcasts and was inspired to start his own. He wanted to create a podcast that cast a positive light on Baltimore and would unite the DMV region, and in the fall of 2015, Local Color was born.
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Jason V.’s conversation continues with brothers Donta and Will Henson, the founders of Los Hermanos Tequila. -
Brothers Donta and Will Henson of Los Hermanos Tequila talk turning their passion into a business.
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Host Jason V. talks with DaQuan Brown, founder of Woo’s Miracle Moss. He discusses hid business of selling sea moss and how he hopes to educate others on alternative medicine. -
In this revisited conversation, listen as A’Lelia talks carrying and protecting the stories of her ancestors as well as her own story. -
After discovering shea butter, Fran started Fran’s Organic Bodycare to share the wealth of “good health” with the world. -
Listen as Elizabeth talks the “invisible” world of size-inclusive and trauma-informed interior design. -
Jason V. revisits his conversation with LaFontaine E. Oliver, President and CEO of Your Public Radio. In January 2023, he'll join New York Public Radio as their President and CEO. -
Jason V. talks with Lisa Snowden, founder and editor in chief of The Baltimore Beat, about providing local Black stories by local Black journalists in an industry that routinely struggles with representation in the newsroom. -
Baltimore rapper and singer Beth Banger discusses her most recent project, It Girl. -
Social media comedian Nkunim Owusu discusses his unique brand of comedy that touches on anime, video games, and sports - all centered around the Black experience.
