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#DamienTalks Special Edition: Our New Central Valley Writer, Graham Wheat

Today, Damien Talks with Graham Wheat our new Central Valley writer for Streetsblog California.

Today, Damien Talks with Graham Wheat our new Central Valley writer for Streetsblog California.

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Topics include:his life, transportation habits, journalism experiences and future-favorite-writing-projects. The Bakersfield native and resident has a lot of interesting views, including his big hopes for California High Speed Rail and what it can be for Bakersfield and the rest of the world.

Check it out, I can think of no better way to meet someone than to listen to a conversation between that person and me using my “NPR Voice.”

We’re always looking for sponsors, show ideas, and feedback. You can contact me at damien@streetsblog.org, at twitter @damientypes, online at Streetsblog California or onFacebook at StreetsblogCA.

Thanks for listening. You can download the episode at the Damien Talks homepage on Libsyn.

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