Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19

Series produced by Katie Semro

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Audio diaries from around the world give us a glimpse of daily life during the pandemic. In these non-narrated, sound-rich snapshots of life we hear the joys and celebrations, the challenges and desperations, of mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, old and young.

The Transmission Times provides a weekly snapshot of what life is like around the USA and the world during this pandemic, through the voices of the people themselves.

Listeners will recognize aspects of their own pandemic experience as well as hear sides of this moment they might not know about. From the beginning of lockdown through the opening of many states and countries, these episodes give us a glimpse into not just the daily life, but the hearts of the speakers.


33 Pieces

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"Coping comes in waves"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this piece, among other things, we hear a blackjack...

Bought by KGUA and KWMR


  • Added: May 04, 2020
  • Length: 10:19
  • Purchases: 2
"Lost my first friend to the virus"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this piece, among other things, we hear about the "...

Bought by KGUA


  • Added: May 04, 2020
  • Length: 11:30
  • Purchases: 1
"I feel not strong right now"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Snapshots of life during the pandemic from voices all over the world. In this piece, among other things, we hear about the Easter Bunny visiting on...

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  • Added: Apr 30, 2020
  • Length: 12:38
  • Purchases: 1
"It's quite interesting how life has altered."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Voices from around the world on how the pandemic is affecting life. In this episode, among other things, we hear about noticing springtime, having ...

Bought by KGUA and KGNU Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 27, 2020
  • Length: 12:42
  • Purchases: 2
"That's Not Two Meters"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this episode, among other things, we hear about a n...

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  • Added: May 04, 2020
  • Length: 13:06
  • Purchases: 1
"It's something we can do."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this piece, among other things, we hear about peopl...

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  • Added: May 11, 2020
  • Length: 12:26
  • Purchases: 1
Promo for the Transmission Times Series
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This is a promo.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, KGUA, and KWMR


  • Added: May 12, 2020
  • Length: :34
  • Purchases: 3
"We are all lost in time."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Voices from around the world on how the pandemic is affecting life.

Bought by KGUA and WMPG


  • Added: May 12, 2020
  • Length: 25:00
  • Purchases: 2
"I had a birthday in quarantine"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this piece, among other things, we hear about life ...

Bought by KGUA


  • Added: May 18, 2020
  • Length: 13:48
  • Purchases: 1
"I don't want to lose that again."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic.

Bought by KGUA, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., and WMPG


  • Added: May 24, 2020
  • Length: 24:46
  • Purchases: 3
"Is this going to be my life forever?"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Audio diaries from around the world giving us a glimpse into daily life during the pandemic. In this piece, among other things, we hear about comin...

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  • Added: May 26, 2020
  • Length: 13:33
  • Purchases: 1
"Going out into the wild again."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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Voices from around the world on how the pandemic and all it's fallout is affecting life.

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  • Added: Jun 01, 2020
  • Length: 13:40
  • Purchases: 1
"Is this really my life now?"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear about the roller coas...

Bought by KGUA, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, and WMPG


  • Added: Jun 07, 2020
  • Length: 26:28
  • Purchases: 3
"Our world is shifting."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear thoughts on racism, t...

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  • Added: Jun 15, 2020
  • Length: 15:28
  • Purchases: 1
"What will life look like afterwards?"
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear about the generosity ...

Bought by KGUA, RadioStPete Florida, Prairie Public, and KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 15, 2020
  • Length: 13:56
  • Purchases: 4
"We have to stand together."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear about the generosity ...

Bought by KGUA, RadioStPete Florida, KWMR, and WMPG


  • Added: Jun 21, 2020
  • Length: 28:16
  • Purchases: 4
"Come on 2020, just stop it."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear about a forest fire, ...

Bought by KGUA


  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 15:17
  • Purchases: 1
"There are some hidden blessings to be found."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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This snapshot of life during the pandemic is told through the voices of people from all over the world. In this piece we hear about a forest fire, ...

Bought by KGUA, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., and WMPG


  • Added: Jul 05, 2020
  • Length: 26:14
  • Purchases: 3
Broadcast Special: Parenting During the Pandemic
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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What's it like parenting during a pandemic? Imagine that you always assumed you would to live to see your baby grow up, but suddenly, because you w...

Bought by KGUA, KDNK, KPTZ, Port Townsend, WA, Boise State Public Radio, WFHB and more


  • Added: Jul 19, 2020
  • Length: 27:31
  • Purchases: 13
"I come from the future."
From: Katie Semro
Series: Transmission Times: Radio Diaries During COVID-19
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In this episode we hear about taking a road trip during COVID, the eerie lack of gatherings, economic oddities, the wide range of reactions to rest...

Bought by KGUA, WFHB, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., RadioStPete Florida, and WMPG


  • Added: Aug 02, 2020
  • Length: 28:38
  • Purchases: 5

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