Jeff St. Clair
All Things Considered host, ExploradioA career in radio was a surprising turn for me seeing that my first love was science. I studied chemistry at the University of Akron and for 13 years lived the quiet life of an analytical chemist in the Akron area,listening to WKSU all the while in the lab.
A few small explosions and chemical spills helped me decide that it was time to look for a new career. In 1998 I landed a part-time position at WKSU and began hosting the Sunday local performance show, In Performance. The magic of radio did its work on me, and in December 2000 I permanently shed the lab-coat to join WKSU full-time and have never looked back.
As the local host of NPR's All Things Considered, I love connecting with listeners as they’re heading home. It’s a privilege to introduce listeners to the fascinating guests, artists, experts, and news makers that are heard each day on NPR. It’s a conversation that enriches us all.
I’m also thrilled to share my love of science with listeners through Exploradio, along with reporting on the environment, business, and politics.
Reporting the news is perfect for someone like me because I’m intensely curious ( i.e. nosy) and have a very short attention span! I'm grateful to have found my niche.
WKSU is one of those rare places where creativity and technology come together to create a product that touches your intellect and your soul—it makes you laugh and carries you through times of reflection.
I sometimes imagine that a young person listening today will be inspired to make the world a better place because of something he or she heard on WKSU. I'm extremely proud to be part of one of the best stations in the public radio system.
I live in Kent with my wife and my three wonderful children.
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Researchers are looking into how views on masculinity shape political identities and how the parties themselves represent gender roles. -
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and three other counties have issued stay at home advisories in an effort to curb rapidly growing COVID-19 cases.
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Stark County, once a national bellwether, still provides a window into the minds of Ohio voters.
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Startup electric pickup truck maker Lordstown Motors has cash in the bank and the prospect of helping with a massive federal contract.
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While the health effects of COVID-19 target older adults, the mental health impact of the pandemic has been especially hard on young people.
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A look at the long history of the proposed Lake Erie Icebreaker Windfarm project.
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Inconsistent Ballot Application Data Leads to Undercount of Disenfranchised Voters
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There’s renewed hope for an off-shore wind project on Lake Erie.The Ohio Power Siting Board voted Thursday to remove a provision that would have made the…
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The rhythms of nature continue despite the disruptions the pandemic has caused our lives.In southern Summit County, the season’s change is marked by a…
