Jim Hair is a photographer from Portland, Oregon whose practice of a lifetime is to walk toward strangers with an open mind, and his camera. 
This story was entirely produced by Michelle Ransom-Hughes in 24 hours for KCRW Radio Race, 2021
The theme was "Won't You Be My Neighbor"

Music by Chad Crouch (used under license)
Image by Jim Hair (find him on Instagram and Flickr)
Final mix by Dylan Ransom-Hughes

JIM HAIR AND THE AXE (Radio Race 2021)

Scientist Dr Jennifer Phillips shares how Alzheimer’s Disease has transformed her mother, a former dance professional; and how as they’ve aged, their once fraught relationship has also shifted.

Beginning with an 80th birthday gift of a pearl necklace which triggers a deep and delightful memory, Jen's recollections reveal Brenda’s vivid life in the arts, and become a reflection on women's worth, whether mothers, artists, daughters, or elders.

This work may not be reproduced or broadcast without permission.

Producer/ editor/ sound design: Michelle Ransom-Hughes (Twitter: @ransomhughes)
Featuring: Dr Jennifer Phillips (Twitter: @clutchscience)
Recitation: Sally Armstrong
Archival recordings of Brenda: Mamie Smith
With thanks to Beau at GoldenLab Studios, Oregon; and Dylan Ransom-Hughes at Alongside Radio

Music used under licence: Sound of Picture, NeoSounds, Person B
Freesound.org: Tim.Khan and Norris123

Image: Cristian Palmer/ Unsplash

Rich and Strange: a Daughter, her Mother and Alzheimer's

Tour an exceptional health service with the people who know it best - health workers and people who inject drugs. 
A 12-part series available on all podcast platforms.

Winner: Best Documentary, Australian Podcast Awards 2023
Winner: Silver, Best Indie Episode, (US) Signal Awards 2023 
Commendation Audio Documentary - Australian International Documentary Conference 2024

https://linktr.ee/nobodydieshere

This independent production was created with the cooperation of North Richmond Community Health’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room.

Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Yuggera land.

Introducing Nobody Dies Here  (series trailer)

In the MSIR’s entry zone, staff walk the fine line between adhering to licensing regulations and offering a friendly, non-judgemental welcome. With some exceptions, people from all walks of life log in here to inject safely and anonymously. 

Featuring	
Nurses - Kerry, Paul and Simon 
Head of Security - Amri
Harm Reduction Practitioners - Tess, Jesse, Lisa   
Client - Beattie
Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes

Credits	
Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix - Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Atmospheric Sound recording - Jon Tjhia and Michelle Ransom-Hughes
Theme - Jen Anderson

Part 1 of a 12 part series available wherever you listen to podcasts.
https://linktr.ee/nobodydieshere
Winner: Best Documentary, Australian Podcast Awards 2023
Winner: Silver, Best Indie Episode, (US) Signal Awards 2023
Commendation Audio Documentary - Australian International Documentary Conference 2024

Nobody Dies Here Episode 1: Everyone is welcome. Not everyone is welcome.

A commuter ponders the meaning of time and existence 

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