As a newscaster, I get to be one of the voices you hear on-air, connecting you with breaking news, weather events and community stories.

I believe radio is a powerful way to connect a community. On the radio, you hear what is going on in the world around you, both across town and across the planet. Some news stories keep us informed; others ground us with perspective in the midst of rapidly evolving headlines.

Radio is also one of my favorite formats for storytelling, and I love tapping my roots as a creative writer to tell radio stories that invite curiosity. When I'm not in the broadcast studio, I report on a range of subjects, with particular interests in human rights, parenting and the arts.

Tell me what's going on in your community. I'd love to hear from you. | ebright@mpr.org