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Sheilah Kast

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Preston's Summary

Sheilah Kast is a host at WYPR, where she leads the program On The Record, airing Monday-Friday from 9:30-10:00 am. With a background in journalism and broadcasting, she covers a range of topics including culture and society, and has a keen interest in areas such as sustainable agriculture and the music business. Sheilah's impactful work has been recognized, notably with a Dupont-Columbia University award for her investigation into inequality in the Baltimore region, and she has been featured in various media outlets.

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Geo Focus

Baltimore, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 56 %
Events: 17 %
Opinion: 13 %
Interviews Q&as: 4 %
Data Driven: 4 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Journalism
  • Media
  • Press
  • Music Business
  • Music Equipment
  • Music Genres
  • AgriTech (agricultural technology)
  • Agroecology
  • Sustainable Agriculture

Pitching Insights

Sheilah Kast's coverage primarily focuses on local news, culture, and society in Baltimore and Maryland. She shows a significant interest in entertainment news, cultural events, family dynamics, and societal issues. Given her focus on expert commentary and government announcements related to these topics, she may be open to pitches involving local experts or community leaders who can provide insights into Baltimore's unique cultural landscape or speak about important social issues affecting the region.

Pitches could include stories about local initiatives for historic preservation, public health concerns specific to the area like aging population challenges or non-profit activities addressing community needs in Baltimore. Additionally, given her focus on motherhood-related content as well as folk music features, pitching stories about unique family support programs within Maryland or highlighting diverse musical traditions prevalent in the state might resonate with her preferences.

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Articles

WYPR

Richard Bell's'The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'

Richard Bell's'The American Revolution and the Fate of the World'

By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr

On the Record will end October 3. I’m indebted to you, our listeners and to all those who spoke with our small team during these nine years--to all who explained what they’re pouring their energies into and why others in Baltimore and Maryland should listen and care. I wish I could re-interview and catch up with everyone

WYPR

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on empathy in this moment

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski on empathy in this moment

By: Sheilah Kast, Melissa Gerr

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president emeritus of UMBC, works with college, university, K-12, government, and business leaders as a consultant, lecturer, and speaker on such topics as leadership, STEM education, workforce development, and civic engagement. He spoke with On the Record about empathy. Photo: provided by FH

WYPR

'On the Record'signs off with reminisces and thanks

'On the Record'signs off with reminisces and thanks

By: Sheilah Kast, Ashley Sterner, Maureen Harvie, Melissa Gerr, Lisa Morgan

From L: Co-host Ashley Sterner, former producer Maureen Harvie, producer Melissa Gerr and co-host Sheilah Kast sign off'On the Record' one last time. Photo: Lisa Morgan

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