Vince Fairchild is a Broadcast Engineer for The Takeaway.
Vince has been slinging microphones and turning knobs with the show since April 2008. Previously he worked at WBUR in Boston, including a stint at Here & Now. Having grown up in Kansas, he has a fondness for rolling grasslands, but he loves camping in the northeastern woods. At the end of the broadcast day he likes to bike, bake, watch movies and eat frozen waffles.
To pitch Vince a story, you can reach him via e-mail.
Vince Fairchild appears in the following:
"Surviving R. Kelly" Showrunner Discusses Verdict
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
September 27, 2021, A New York jury found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him which included racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Deep Dive: Passing
Thursday, November 04, 2021
For this week’s Deep Dive, Melissa and co-host Dorian Warren use the new film "Passing" as a jumping off point to explore the thorny questions raised by the concept of passing.
Hurricane Ida Causes NYC to Declare a State of Emergency
Thursday, September 02, 2021
Late Wednesday night, New York City saw record levels of rainfall which led to flooding in the streets and subways, a travel ban, and multiple deaths.
Politics with Amy Walter: Should We Be Worried About a Recession?
Friday, August 23, 2019
How much uncertainty has the trade war with China introduced to the market? Plus, a look at a new trading block in Africa.
Rock Band 'Dr. Dog' Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Album
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
The Philadelphia rock band Dr. Dog is out with a new album on their 20th anniversary, titled "Critical Equation."
A Quest for Whales in an Unlikely Place
Monday, January 08, 2018
For the first time in a century, humpback whales have returned to the waters of New York City.
Listening to the Unlistenable: A Short List of The Best Worst Music
Friday, August 12, 2016
"Outsider music" is a loaded term often used by cultural insiders and snobs. But who are we to say what’s bad or good? In fact, some of the bad is very good.
The Creative Process of DJ Shadow
Friday, June 24, 2016
Though his main gig is live performance, DJ Shadow has new album out today, called "The Mountain Will Fall." He discusses the album and his creative process here.
Part Four: Alvin Hall Day
Friday, April 01, 2016
The fourth and final installment of Alvin Hall's story culminates with a return to Alvin's high school, and the celebration of Alvin Hall Day.
Part Three: Alvin Hall Finds His Family & A Lost Father
Thursday, March 31, 2016
In part three of Alvin Hall's story, Alvin confronts his family's past and for the first time finds his father in old home movie footage.
Part Two: Alvin Hall's Homecoming
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
For the second part of Alvin Hall's story, we head to Shadeville Road, to places he once called home, and where memories of family and faith came flooding back.
Alvin Hall: An Emotional Reckoning Begins
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Alvin Hall was his school's first black valedictorian, but he says his photo was replaced with a picture of two white classmates. Now, he's making an emotional journey back.
Radio Drama: If Drones Replaced Santa’s Reindeer
Friday, December 04, 2015
What's on your Christmas list? Robot drones are this year's must-have toy—about a million drones will be sold during the holiday season.
What Life Would Be Like if Jimmy Carter Won a Second Term
Thursday, October 01, 2015
President Jimmy Carter turns 91-years-old today. In honor of his birthday, we're imagining what the world would be like if the 39th president had won a second term.
The Sounds of NOLA Come Alive in Jon Cleary
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Jon Cleary's new album "GoGo Juice" captures that soul of New Orleans and the contributions of the funk and jazz of its past.
Tales From The Towers
Friday, July 03, 2015
This holiday weekend, we're exploring a special place that's come to represent an enduring symbol of patriotism and freedom in American culture: The World Trade Center.
Vote for the Ultimate Summer Anthem
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Our friends at Soundcheck and New Sounds at WNYC are asking listeners to vote the ultimate summer anthem. Cast your ballot here—the winner will be revealed on Friday.
The Dynamics of a Family Band
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Does talent run in the family? It does for the Durham's. Kitty, Daisy and Lewis discuss their creative process and the dynamics of a family band.
The Weekender: How The Takeaway is Made
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Have you ever wondered how The Takeaway is made? Now's your chance to find out.
The Reunion of Tommy Tutone & 867-5309
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Tommy Tutone, one of the greatest one-hit wonder bands of all time, discusses their hit song "867-530/Jenny," before hitting the stage together for the first time in 30 years.
