Tracie Hunte is a reporter for Radiolab. She was born in Barbados, grew up in Miami, went to journalism school at the University of Florida and got her Masters in Media Studies at the New School in New York City. She’s often surprised by the fact that she still lives here, because she really loves and misses South Florida. Before Radiolab, she worked in WNYC’s newsroom as a local producer for All Things Considered and Morning Edition. She also worked for ABC’s news magazines 20/20 and Primetime, where she kinda, by accident won an Emmy. Her journalism heroes include Ida B. Wells, Katherine Boo and Christiane Amanpour. She lives in Brooklyn with her dog Luna.
Tracie Hunte appears in the following:
American Icons: Shaft
Thursday, March 30, 2017
The movie that changed the face of American action by creating a new kind of black male lead, and kickstarting Blaxploitation.
Ken Thompson: A Meeting of Man and Moment
Monday, October 10, 2016
Brooklyn's first black District Attorney was part of a nationwide trend of prosecutors rethinking their approach to criminal justice.
The Culprit Behind Long Island's Algae Blooms
Friday, October 07, 2016
Too many people with septic tanks on an aquifer made of sand spells trouble.
Event Recorders from Hoboken Train Crash Sent for Analysis
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
It's still unknown what data analysts in Washington, D.C. will be able to recover from the event recorders.
Trump's Tax Breaks Are the Industry-Wide Norm
Monday, October 03, 2016
New York Times columnist James Stewart says most real estate developers don't pay taxes.
'The Apollo Is Not a Museum': A New Creative Vision for The Apollo Theater
Friday, September 30, 2016
Kamilah Forbes started at the 82-year-old Harlem institution earlier this month.
How the First Trump-Clinton Debate Played in the Media
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
On the Media's Bob Garfield says Lester Holt did a good job moderating, but post debate spin rooms continue to be pointless.
The Perpetual Battle Over Immigration Reform
Friday, September 23, 2016
Many voters have lost faith in politicians' ability to reform the immigration system.
15 Years Later, a Mother Shares Her Son's Final Call from the World Trade Center
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Paul Battaglia called 911 from the 100th floor of the North Tower before it collapsed. His mother has kept the recording of that call private, until now.
Inspired by Mariners on 9/11, One Photographer Found a Passion
Friday, September 09, 2016
Carolina Salguero talks about how the September 11 attacks set her on a path to advocate for the city's waterfront.
Hasidic Investors Make Big Deals in Brooklyn Real Estate
Thursday, August 25, 2016
A review of property records shows investors from Brooklyn's Hasidic Jewish community have spent $2.5 billion on acquisitions in five neighborhoods.
Clinton Fields Questions from Black, Hispanic Journalists
Friday, August 05, 2016
At a convention for black and Hispanic journalists, the Democratic nominee for president provided reporters a rare opportunity: a chance to ask her questions at a press conference.
Bratton's Replacement Is a Community Policing Veteran
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
The NYPD's new commissioner, James O'Neill, will have to balance community policing strategy with the needs of communities of color.
DNC Hack Raises Questions of Trump-Putin Connection
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The e-mail hack has embarrassed Democratic party officials and sown discord at the Democratic National Convention to Trump's possible advantage.
After 9 Years, a Flower's Bloom Has Brought the Smell of Death
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
It’s a six-foot-tall flower that smells like a decomposing body, but for the staff at the New York Botanical Garden, the blooming means the end of a long wait.
In Praising Trump, Giuliani Recalls His NYC
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
In his fiery convention speech, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani promised Trump will transform the U.S. the way the mayor changed New York City.
An NYPD Chaplain on Tense Times for Law Enforcement
Monday, July 18, 2016
The Rev. Barbara Williams-Harris says her job has gotten more challenging in the wake of shootings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, and the police shootings of two black men.
Jersey City Public Safety Director Reflects on Difficult Week for Police
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
James Shea said Jersey City police have remained professional in the aftermath of a tough week for police.
Manhattan D.A. on Racial Disparities in Criminal Justice: "I Have to Do More"
Friday, July 08, 2016
Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance is speaking out about the need for law enforcement to fix the criminal justice system.
Ghost of Atlantic City Continues to Haunt Trump Candidacy
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Hillary Clinton travels to the Jersey shore to assail Trump's business record. Are Donald Trump and Chris Christie to blame for the city's woes?
