Ryan Howzell
Audio Academy FellowI am a researcher and writer from Oakland, CA. I cut my teeth in radio at my college station and since graduating, I’ve worked as a paralegal, arts administrator, maritime historian, and most recently, a fellow at WorldAffairs, a global politics radio show and podcast co-produced with KQED. In my work, I am interested in the intersections of race, climate, and labor rights as well as place-based narratives of marginalization and the relationship between local history, public space, and identity formation, especially among queer and BIPOC communities. I am also passionate about drawing on the performing arts—particularly theater and music—to develop interview/storytelling practices grounded in mutual repair and community-building.
Outside of work, you’ll find me listening to and singing choral music, trying to get outside, testing new recipes, and hanging out at my local library.
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Hey Area is where we find answers to questions you ask. Today’s question is from KALW listener Tony Jonick. Tony wants to know more about the history of Joaquin Miller Park – one of Oakland’s lesser known gems. -
Shuttered and partially-vacant school sites across Oakland will welcome new charter school students in the coming year. KALW’s Ryan Howzell has the story. -
As a classical musician of color, Hector Armienta has made a living creating his own opportunities. The pandemic was his newest hurdle and he came up with an unexpected solution: an animated opera for the digital age. -
This spring, UC Berkeley may be forced to turn away significantly more applicants than originally intended. Now, university officials are appealing to the state’s highest court to avoid admission cuts. -
Up to 16 Oakland public schools could close or merge for good in the next two years. The first could shutter this spring. In a story produced by KALW’s Ryan Howzell, Sunni Khalid has the story. -
The City of Walnut Creek is advancing a proposal to create a buffer around a local reproductive health facility. -
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