Chatter from America : About
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Chatter from America is a weekly podcast featuring three worldly Brits making their way in the land of the free. The show is an irreverent, witty and insightful look back at this week’s big stories in America and promises only very occasionally to mention cricket. The program is co-hosted by The Economist’s New York Bureau Chief, Matthew Bishop, Henry Timms, the director of the Simon Center at 92Y, WNYC Radio’s Femi Oke and a magnificent line up of special guests. Tweet the team @ChatterAmerica.
Contact Chatter from America: chatter@wnyc.org
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Matthew Bishop
Matthew Bishop is an award-winning British journalist and speaker, and has been the New York Bureau Chief of The Economist since 2006. He is the co-author of two recent books, "Philanthrocapitalism", about how giving can save the world, and "The Road From Ruin", about how to redesign capitalism following the financial crisis. He blogs at philanthrocapitalism.net and tweets on Twitter as @mattbish.
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Femi Oke
Femi Oke is an international broadcaster and a correspondent for WNYC Radio’s national syndicated news show The Takeaway. Femi became known around the world for her reporting on Africa after joining CNN International in 1999. She also hosted CNN's award-winning African affairs program "Inside Africa". Her work has been recognized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Communications Agency, InterAction, the Peabody Awards Committee.
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Henry Timms
Henry Timms works on big ideas at New York’s 92nd Street Y, overseeing a wide range of programs and special initiatives. As a descendent of Francis Scott Key, he is one of the least-convincing but best-pedigreed Americans in New York.