Mary is an Associate Producer for The Takeaway, the public radio show and podcast hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry.
Mary is an Associate Producer. Prior to joining WNYC, Mary reported as a freelancer for outlets including Teen Vogue, City Limits and Chalkbeat. She also interned at Coda Story where she helped produce a weekly news podcast. She earned the Sidney Hillman Foundation's Hillman Award for her excellence in covering social justice issues in 2022 and completed her masters' in audio, investigative and urban journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in 2021.
You can reach her at msteffenhagen@wnyc.org.
Mary Steffenhagen appears in the following:
Producer Appreciation Weeks: Mary Steffenhagen
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Mary Steffenhagen is a producer who wields a mighty pen and keen set of ears in pursuit of impactful audio journalism.
Replay: Visiting the Prison at Angola
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A new documentary project takes viewers inside Louisiana's oldest prison, and inside the minds and experiences of the men incarcerated there for life.
L.A. Strippers Win the Fight for a Union
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Star Garden Topless Dive Bar dancers just won their fight to form the only union for exotic dancers in the country. What's next?
Black History and Afrofuture with Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter's designs have shaped iconic Black stories for decades.
Replay: What Will Justice Look Like in Buffalo?
Monday, May 15, 2023
We hear from a family member of a victim killed at the TOPS shooting, and hear about the importance of culturally competent mental healthcare following tragedies.
Replay: What Does It Mean to Mother Across Borders?
Friday, May 12, 2023
What does motherhood look like when mothers and children are separated by borders?
Music In Their Own Words: Harpist Ashley Jackson
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Harpist Ashley Jackson previews her upcoming album, "Ennanga," which explores the intersections between West African folk music, Black American spirituals and contemporary jazz.
Nebraska Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh On Her 11-Week Filibuster
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sen. Cavanaugh is employing an old strategy to prevent her colleagues from stripping healthcare from trans kids — running out the clock.
Ethiopian NGOs Say Facebook Ignored Warnings About Hate Speech
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
A recent Insider investigation reveals failures in Facebook’s "Trusted Partner" program in Ethiopia.
Another Bank Goes Bust
Friday, May 05, 2023
What does the collapse of a third major bank this year mean for the U.S. economy?
Downtown Crime: Perception Versus Reality
Thursday, May 04, 2023
Americans in four major cities believe crime is out of control in their downtowns. But the reality is more complicated.
Do AP Courses "Shortchange" Students?
Monday, May 01, 2023
A new book argues that Advanced Placement Courses have departed from their original purpose.
The Impact of The New York Times' Trans Coverage
Thursday, April 27, 2023
How has the New York Times responded to criticism of its coverage of trans people and issues?
Fat Acceptance as a Civil Rights Issue
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Is it time for legislation to address anti-fat bias in the U.S.?
Human Composting is Legal in New York—Now What?
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The alternative method to burial faces some barriers before New Yorkers can actually choose it — competing interests between businesses in the death industry are complicating matters.
Meet the Librarians of TikTok
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Public librarians are on a mission to engage communities and democratize access to information — where does TikTok fit in?
A Conversation with Erick Cedeño, the Bicycle Nomad
Monday, April 10, 2023
We catch up with a bikepacker who’s cycling through Black American history.
Undermining the ADA
Thursday, April 06, 2023
The Americans with Disabilities Act is facing a critical juncture in our legislatures and in our courts.
The "Mercy Workers" Who Fight the Death Sentence
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Is there a place in our criminal punishment system for mercy?
Why Does Broadway Keep Doing Drag?
Friday, March 31, 2023
"Some Like It Hot" gets a musical adaptation — what can it tell us about Broadway's approach to gender-expansive representation?
