The Local Option - Mental Health and Suicide
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Maine has a higher than average youth suicide rate. This show takes a look at mental health and suicide through two highly experiential features.
The show features two PRX licensed pieces from WMPG's Blunt Youth Radio Project and from Jake Warga.
License those pieces here:
And How Does That Make You Feel?: http://www.prx.org/pieces/2342
Four Seconds, Suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge: http://www.prx.org/pieces/7533
This show is for *SAMPLE ONLY*.
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Piece Description
Maine has a higher than average youth suicide rate. This show takes a look at mental health and suicide through two highly experiential features. The show features two PRX licensed pieces from WMPG's Blunt Youth Radio Project and from Jake Warga. License those pieces here: And How Does That Make You Feel?: http://www.prx.org/pieces/2342 Four Seconds, Suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge: http://www.prx.org/pieces/7533 This show is for *SAMPLE ONLY*.
Broadcast History
The Local Option originates at WMPG in Portland, Maine.
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Posted on August 24, 2006 at 08:23 AM | Permalink
Review of The Local Option - Mental Health and Suicide
This piece features two well-produced stories about death and suicide. Both stories do a good job of exploring suicide and depression through strong radio storytelling, including engaging production techniques. The strong storytelling helped to keep me engaged and really listen for the messages of the story. Covering death, suicide and depression is a challenge, and both these stories approach the subjects in a way that will capture listeners attention.
For PDs, this would fit well into a showcase slot. You could also pair it with another 23-29 minute piece to fill a hour-long showcase or holiday slot.