Jay Allison
@jayall.bsky.social
Public Media Lifer. Radio & Podcast Guy. Founder: Transom, Moth Radio Hour, WCAI, PRX, Atlantic Public Media, This I Believe, etc. www.jayallison.com
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.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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.
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Reposted by Jay Allison
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...
Over the Transom | 12.12.25
The Listeners, Old La Sal, and five heretical sermons
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December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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...
Moab!!
Join Transom, KZMU and Community Rebuilds for a one-week audio documentary intensive in Moab, UT! Only a few days left to apply. Scholarships are available. Take a risk and join us in the canyons of southeast Utah – a place full of rich, complex stories.
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Traveling Workshop 2026: Moab, Utah
Traveling Workshop 2026: Moab, Utah - Transom
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December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Moab!!
Locals still hope WGBH might restore trust with the community it serves. Article in P-Town Independent.
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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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December 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Locals still hope WGBH might restore trust with the community it serves. Article in P-Town Independent.
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We're really excited about our new project, The Listeners, and doubly excited to start if off with Scott Carrier.
Scott Carrier, radio legend, takes us inside a remote town in Utah. It’s a quiet story about landscape and longing. About the people who make up this complicated and beautiful place. Listen to “Old La Sal”, the inaugural story for our new project and callout, “The Listeners.” bit.ly/44NfSwU
Old La Sal
Old La Sal - Transom
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're really excited about our new project, The Listeners, and doubly excited to start if off with Scott Carrier.
An old one! But maybe still useful.
Jay Allison! He’s the reason.
Back in 1980, he wrote an article about the importance of radio. We re-published these words in 2013, and a lot of it still holds.
Check it out here: transom.org/2013/the-bas... @jayall.bsky.social
Back in 1980, he wrote an article about the importance of radio. We re-published these words in 2013, and a lot of it still holds.
Check it out here: transom.org/2013/the-bas... @jayall.bsky.social
The Basics
Jay Allison shares the fundamentals for gathering stories, from having your equipment ready to proper mic etiquette. Learn these tips and start recording!
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November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An old one! But maybe still useful.
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
(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
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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
(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
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."
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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."
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.
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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.
www.capelocalradio.com/post/an-open...
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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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
www.capelocalradio.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Jay Allison
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...
@jayall.bsky.social, founder of WCAI and @transom.bsky.social, and Erica Heilman, host of Rumble Strip soonish.simplecast.com/episodes/wha...
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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September 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
@jayall.bsky.social, founder of WCAI and @transom.bsky.social, and Erica Heilman, host of Rumble Strip soonish.simplecast.com/episodes/wha...
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!
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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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August 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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...
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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:
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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...
www.zeffy.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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:
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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.”
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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.”
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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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August 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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...
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...
I love being on my favorite podcast, even though my face seems really huge here.
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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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July 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I love being on my favorite podcast, even though my face seems really huge here.
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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
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HOME | Cape Local Radio
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July 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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...
www.capelocalradio.com/post/july-21...
My son Mason just took this drone shot of the houseraft Steve Junker and I built (mostly Steve) here in Woods Hole. Ah, Summer.
June 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My son Mason just took this drone shot of the houseraft Steve Junker and I built (mostly Steve) here in Woods Hole. Ah, Summer.
What a great night of science and story in Woods Hole. We'll have a radio version ready soon.
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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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June 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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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.
June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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.
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.
We had an amazing time with all the scientist-storytellers at our "Making Waves" 3-day workshop in Woods Hole and can't wait for tonight's SOLD OUT, onstage storytelling slam hosted by @jayall.bsky.social with music by @carlakihlstedt.bsky.social!
June 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.
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.
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Apply to take the Transom Science Story Workshop.
And get Tickets for the story slam event. It will all fill up.
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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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June 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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-...
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-...
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...
Apply here → transom.slideroom.com#/login/progr...
June 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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...
Apply here → transom.slideroom.com#/login/progr...
This past week, Atlantic Public Media here in Woods Hole received a letter that begins like this...
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Art As Propaganda - Transom
Art As Propaganda - Transom
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May 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This past week, Atlantic Public Media here in Woods Hole received a letter that begins like this...
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transom.org/2025/art-as-...