Apr 9, 2015: Enotica Maria: “On Point” with Tom Ashbrook on NPR Covers the Nonnas!
When Jody Scaravella’s mother and grandmother passed, he missed their cooking. Italian. Old country. The real deal. Nothing watered down or homogenized, but cooking that brimmed with the original flavors and culture of his Italian ancestry. The cooking of a grandmother or, in Italian, the “nonna.” So Scaravella opened his own restaurant, on Staten Island, and put the word out to all of New York that he wanted real Italian grandmothers – nonnas – to come and do the cooking. And they did. Now they’re with us. This hour On Point: Italian cooking, nonna-style.
When Jody Scaravella’s mother and grandmother passed, he missed their cooking. Italian. Old country. The real deal. Nothing watered down or homogenized, but cooking that brimmed with the original flavors and culture of his Italian ancestry. The cooking of a grandmother or, in Italian, the “nonna.” So Scaravella opened his own restaurant, on Staten Island, and put the word out to all of New York that he wanted real Italian grandmothers – nonnas – to come and do the cooking. And they did. Now they’re with us. This hour On Point: Italian cooking, nonna-style.
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Dec 30, 2014: On Point: The ‘Invisible’ Workers Keeping Our World Running
June 12, 2014: Greensboro Police Foundation: Detective Kory Flowers-Guest on On Point with Tom Ashbrook
Detective Kory Flowers was a guest on NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook speaking about anti-government Americans and the threat to law enforcement. Click here to listen to the show. Apr 30, 2014: RCA Records: Listen to Ray LaMontagne’s Interview on 'On Point with Tom Ashbrook"
Stream Ray LaMontagne’s interview on WBUR's On Point with Tom Ashbrook to find out more about his songwriting process, the inspiration behind his music and much more! Take a listen here. Apr 27, 2014: Economic Principals: Going Native (Flash Boys edition)
Radio economics have enabled veteran newspaperman Tom Ashbrook and a staff of ten to turn WBUR’s On Point talk show into a staple in 229 public broadcasting markets in the US. Mar 12, 2014: Democratic Underground: Gary Kasparov makes Tom Ashbrook's show sound like Sean Hannity's
When I can stand the manufactured melodrama and the libertarian leanings of Tom Ashbrook, I sometimes listen to him driving home in the evening. Feb 14, 2014: World Wide Woodard: Talking pirates, Blackbeard on NPR's "On Point" with Tom Ashbrook
It was my great pleasure to be the guest today on National Public Radio's "On Point" with Tom Ashbrook, talking about Blackbeard and the great Caribbean pirates. |
Jan 28, 2014: Media Nation: Myth, reality and Jay Parini’s life of Jesus
On a long drive over the holidays, I listened to the podcast of “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook’s recent interview with the poet and author Jay Parini. The subject was Parini’s new book, “Jesus: The Human Face of God” (Icons).
On a long drive over the holidays, I listened to the podcast of “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook’s recent interview with the poet and author Jay Parini. The subject was Parini’s new book, “Jesus: The Human Face of God” (Icons).
Jan 2, 2014: Joan Breton Connelly: NPR's "On Point" with Tom Ashbrook: January 2, 2014
Listen to Tom Ashbrook interview Joan Connelly on The Parthenon Enigma.
Listen to Tom Ashbrook interview Joan Connelly on The Parthenon Enigma.
Nov 22, 2013: MSH: A World Where Everyone Has the Opportunity for a Healthy Life. What's Your Vision?
Tom Ashbrook led our panelists in a discussion of their visions for a world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life.
Tom Ashbrook led our panelists in a discussion of their visions for a world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life.
Nov 8, 2013: Manchester Journal: NPR host Tom Ashbrook speaks about the future of news to record crowd
The host of NPR's "On Point," Tom Ashbrook drew the largest crowd to-date for the popular First Wednesday lecture series hosted by Vermont Libraries. More than 360 people gathered at the First Congregational Church, to hear the prominent radio journalist talk about his life and the future of the news industry.
The host of NPR's "On Point," Tom Ashbrook drew the largest crowd to-date for the popular First Wednesday lecture series hosted by Vermont Libraries. More than 360 people gathered at the First Congregational Church, to hear the prominent radio journalist talk about his life and the future of the news industry.
Oct 30, 2013: Banning Beaumont Patch: An Evening with Tom Ashbrook (of NPR's On Point)
Raised on an Illinois farm, Tom studied American history at Yale and Gandhi’s independence movement at Andhra University, India.
Raised on an Illinois farm, Tom studied American history at Yale and Gandhi’s independence movement at Andhra University, India.
Oct 18, 2013: Cyberbullying Research Center: NPR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook – October 18, 2013
Dr. Patchin joins Tom Ashbrook for a discussion of the Rebecca Sedwick suicide and resulting felony charges leveled against two of those who allegedly bullied her. Also featured in the program are Jerriann Sullivan (Orlando Sentinel), Sheriff Grady Judd (Polk County, FL sheriff), and Sue Shellenbarger (The Wall Street Journal).
Dr. Patchin joins Tom Ashbrook for a discussion of the Rebecca Sedwick suicide and resulting felony charges leveled against two of those who allegedly bullied her. Also featured in the program are Jerriann Sullivan (Orlando Sentinel), Sheriff Grady Judd (Polk County, FL sheriff), and Sue Shellenbarger (The Wall Street Journal).
Oct 17, 2013: Brown University: Tom Ashbrook: The Power of Storytelling in the Digital Age
On October 17th, Tom Ashbrook, award-winning journalist and host of the WBUR program On Point, spoke to a full audience of Brown students, faculty, and staff on the importance and intracies of storytelling. This was the first segment of the Swearer Center Storytelling Speaker Series.
On October 17th, Tom Ashbrook, award-winning journalist and host of the WBUR program On Point, spoke to a full audience of Brown students, faculty, and staff on the importance and intracies of storytelling. This was the first segment of the Swearer Center Storytelling Speaker Series.
Oct 7, 2013: Youtube: 3 with IOP: Tom Ashbrook
Host of NPR's "On Point" Tom Ashbrook talks to the Institute about how economic inequality is threatening America and a healthy democracy, the government shutdown and his two favorite guests on the show.
Host of NPR's "On Point" Tom Ashbrook talks to the Institute about how economic inequality is threatening America and a healthy democracy, the government shutdown and his two favorite guests on the show.
Aug 7, 2013: Free News POS: A homeless, minimum-wage worker with a union PR agent?
Fast-food worker Terrance Wise was featured on NPR's show "On Point with Tom Ashbrook" last week. I was also a guest on the show. Wise is 34, homeless, with three daughters, and has worked for fast-food restaurants for 18 years. Wise was advocating an increase in the minimum wage.
Fast-food worker Terrance Wise was featured on NPR's show "On Point with Tom Ashbrook" last week. I was also a guest on the show. Wise is 34, homeless, with three daughters, and has worked for fast-food restaurants for 18 years. Wise was advocating an increase in the minimum wage.
July 18, 2013: Berklee College of Music: On Point with Tom Ashbrook: Is Spotify Fair to Musicians?
Stars from Radiohead are boycotting Spotify, saying the site pays next to nothing and doesn’t support new artists. Tom Ashbrook, who leads a daily conversation on breaking news and cultural topics on NPR's On Point, examines the Spotify model that is being criticized by new young musicians who earn fractions of a penny per digital listen.
Stars from Radiohead are boycotting Spotify, saying the site pays next to nothing and doesn’t support new artists. Tom Ashbrook, who leads a daily conversation on breaking news and cultural topics on NPR's On Point, examines the Spotify model that is being criticized by new young musicians who earn fractions of a penny per digital listen.
July 3, 2013: Stephanie Kelton: On Point with Tom Ashbrook
Stephanie joined Tom Ashbrook for this episode of On Point with other notable economists Paul Krugman and Stan Collender to discuss the fiscal cliff.
Stephanie joined Tom Ashbrook for this episode of On Point with other notable economists Paul Krugman and Stan Collender to discuss the fiscal cliff.
May 9, 2013: EP Wilson Foundation: EO Wilson interviewed on On-Point public Radio Show About Letters to a Young Scientist
E.O. Wilson’s latest book, Letters to a Young Scientist, has garnered tremendous interest and discussion since its publication last month. Yesterday Dr. Wilson visited with On Point host Tom Ashbrook live in the studio at WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about the ideas behind his book
E.O. Wilson’s latest book, Letters to a Young Scientist, has garnered tremendous interest and discussion since its publication last month. Yesterday Dr. Wilson visited with On Point host Tom Ashbrook live in the studio at WBUR, Boston’s NPR station, for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion about the ideas behind his book
Feb 22, 2013: BU: Tom Ashbrook on his approach to interviewing
“When you are completely in the moment of live radio, it seems like heroin”, so exclaimed the host of WBUR’s On Point, Tom Ashbrook. The journalist said his ideal is achieving “ecstatic insight” during his live two-hour radio program, distributed by NPR and airing in Boston from 10 a.m. – noon weekdays and repeated 7-9 weeknights.
“When you are completely in the moment of live radio, it seems like heroin”, so exclaimed the host of WBUR’s On Point, Tom Ashbrook. The journalist said his ideal is achieving “ecstatic insight” during his live two-hour radio program, distributed by NPR and airing in Boston from 10 a.m. – noon weekdays and repeated 7-9 weeknights.
Feb 21, 2013: The Critical Point: Interviewing tips for live radio/broadcast from Tom Ashbrook
On Tuesday, Feb 20, 2013, Tom Ashbrook, the host of the WBUR live call-in show On Point, spoke to a few students at the College of Communications at Boston University about tips for interviewing guests on live radio.
On Tuesday, Feb 20, 2013, Tom Ashbrook, the host of the WBUR live call-in show On Point, spoke to a few students at the College of Communications at Boston University about tips for interviewing guests on live radio.
Dec 14, 2012: MIT: Jeff Grossman discusses "Big Challenges" with On Point's Tom Ashbrook
Jeff Grossman, MIT professor of Materials Science and Engineering, speaks with Tom Ashbrook on accomplishing really big things..
Jeff Grossman, MIT professor of Materials Science and Engineering, speaks with Tom Ashbrook on accomplishing really big things..
Dec 7, 2012: Huffington Post: Jane Austen Weekly: The Truth About Irony
Tom Ashbrook tried to synthesize the point when he interviewed Lear. So, Ashbrook said, "Real irony" is "the gap between what we are actually doing and what we attest we ought to be doing." Yes, Lear said, but under the best circumstances, this irony is disturbing and anxiety-provoking. An individual is grabbed, shaken and disoriented by the recognition that the she is not the person she says she is and thought she was.
Tom Ashbrook tried to synthesize the point when he interviewed Lear. So, Ashbrook said, "Real irony" is "the gap between what we are actually doing and what we attest we ought to be doing." Yes, Lear said, but under the best circumstances, this irony is disturbing and anxiety-provoking. An individual is grabbed, shaken and disoriented by the recognition that the she is not the person she says she is and thought she was.
June 17, 2012: Imagine Peace: NPR On Point – Tom Ashbrook talks to Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono became instantly, globally famous when she appeared at the side of John Lennon at the height of his fame with The Beatles. The Beatles, Lennon, were epically revered. Yoko Ono was something new. They were pop. She was Dada. A challengingly conceptual artist
Yoko Ono became instantly, globally famous when she appeared at the side of John Lennon at the height of his fame with The Beatles. The Beatles, Lennon, were epically revered. Yoko Ono was something new. They were pop. She was Dada. A challengingly conceptual artist
Aug 26, 2011: Seattle Pi: Interview with Zoe Fitzgerald Carter, author of Imperfect Endings
The host of the show, Tom Ashbrook, relayed his own memories of how his mother died of Parkinson’s. It seems almost everyone who tuned in could relate to the honesty and emotional struggles of Ms. Carter.
The host of the show, Tom Ashbrook, relayed his own memories of how his mother died of Parkinson’s. It seems almost everyone who tuned in could relate to the honesty and emotional struggles of Ms. Carter.
Apr 7, 2011: Zaheer Ali: NPR On Point with Tom Ashbrook: "Reimagining Malcolm X"
A new telling of the life of Malcolm X, from a biographer who’s already gone.
A new telling of the life of Malcolm X, from a biographer who’s already gone.
Mar 22, 2011: Aural Standards: SXSW 2011 Roundup with NPR’s On Point and Spin
While embedded in the action, I received an email from NPR, asking if I’d do a post-SXSW chat for On Point with Tom Ashbrook.
While embedded in the action, I received an email from NPR, asking if I’d do a post-SXSW chat for On Point with Tom Ashbrook.
Aug 11, 2010: 24 Ahead: Tom Ashbrook of NPR /WBUR helps Mike Huckabee spout anti-American policy ("On Point Radio")
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee appeared on the "On Point Radio" show (link) and promoted policy that's not just anti-American, but that would harm other countries as well.
Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee appeared on the "On Point Radio" show (link) and promoted policy that's not just anti-American, but that would harm other countries as well.
Apr 8, 2010: Compete: Deborah Wince-Smith on NPR’s “On Point with Tom Ashbrook”
Council on Competitiveness President & CEO Deborah Wince-Smith appeared on NPR's "On Point with Tom Ashbrook" this morning to discuss America's trade and export policies.
Council on Competitiveness President & CEO Deborah Wince-Smith appeared on NPR's "On Point with Tom Ashbrook" this morning to discuss America's trade and export policies.
Apr 15, 2009: News Busters: NPR Show Blames Beck for Cop Killing, 'Conservative' Guest Disses Limbaugh as a 'Buffoon'
The NPR-distributed talk show On Point from WBUR in Boston – which airs nationwide on 169 stations – took up “Angry America” as a topic on Monday, illustrated on the show’s website with pictures of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and Michael Savage. Host Tom Ashbook summarized that radio talk could lead to violence: “Lately, the language on air in the age of President Obama, economic bust, and big government bailouts, has been particularly hot – and hot when sales of guns and ammunition are surging.”
The NPR-distributed talk show On Point from WBUR in Boston – which airs nationwide on 169 stations – took up “Angry America” as a topic on Monday, illustrated on the show’s website with pictures of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and Michael Savage. Host Tom Ashbook summarized that radio talk could lead to violence: “Lately, the language on air in the age of President Obama, economic bust, and big government bailouts, has been particularly hot – and hot when sales of guns and ammunition are surging.”
Jan 12, 2008: Epoch Times: Reception Held in Boston for 'New Year Spectacular
Over 100 invited guests arrived on Thursday, opening night, for a pre-show reception. Many notables, such as Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy, Mayor David Cohen of Newton, Tom Ashbrook of WBUR radio, Chinese pro-democracy advocate Dr. Jianli Yang, Vice Consul Ginga Sewerin-Olsson from the Swedish Consulate and husband Olle A. Olssen, Consul Rony Yedidia and Director of Cultural Affairs Udi Urman from the Consulate General of Israel, and many others attended.
Over 100 invited guests arrived on Thursday, opening night, for a pre-show reception. Many notables, such as Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy, Mayor David Cohen of Newton, Tom Ashbrook of WBUR radio, Chinese pro-democracy advocate Dr. Jianli Yang, Vice Consul Ginga Sewerin-Olsson from the Swedish Consulate and husband Olle A. Olssen, Consul Rony Yedidia and Director of Cultural Affairs Udi Urman from the Consulate General of Israel, and many others attended.
Feb 18, 2006: Truth Addicts Anonymous: Open Letter to Tom Ashbrook
So I wrote a letter to Tom Ashbrook after listening to his program on NPR, "On Point." His guest was Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria "Torrie" Clarke. She's recently published a book called "Lipstick on a Pig : Winning In the No-Spin Era by Someone Who Knows the Game."
So I wrote a letter to Tom Ashbrook after listening to his program on NPR, "On Point." His guest was Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria "Torrie" Clarke. She's recently published a book called "Lipstick on a Pig : Winning In the No-Spin Era by Someone Who Knows the Game."
June 30, 2000: Highbeam Business: Interview: Author Tom Ashbrook discusses his new book, "The Leap".(11:00 AM-12:00 Noon)(Broadcast transcript)
Tom Ashbrook was a newspaper reporter with a steady job and a happy family; all in all a life cushioned by security. But the lure of the Internet proved too much to resist. In his new book, "The Leap," Ashbrook describes how he bet it all and more on a start-up called homeportfolio.com. He describes what he calls a kind of deliberate frenzy of psychological momentum to tear lose from a life.
Tom Ashbrook was a newspaper reporter with a steady job and a happy family; all in all a life cushioned by security. But the lure of the Internet proved too much to resist. In his new book, "The Leap," Ashbrook describes how he bet it all and more on a start-up called homeportfolio.com. He describes what he calls a kind of deliberate frenzy of psychological momentum to tear lose from a life.
June 21, 2000: Diane Rehm: Tom Ashbrook: "The Leap: A Memoir of Love and Madness in the Internet Gold Rush"
Tom Ashbrook takes Diane on a tour of the ups and downs he's experienced since making the risky decision to leave a successful journalism career to join an old friend in an Internet startup venture. His new memoir, tells how his decision affected both his finances and his family.
Tom Ashbrook takes Diane on a tour of the ups and downs he's experienced since making the risky decision to leave a successful journalism career to join an old friend in an Internet startup venture. His new memoir, tells how his decision affected both his finances and his family.
June 1, 2000: New York Times: AT HOME WITH: TOM ASHBROOK; A Midlife Leap Finds A Cushioned Landing
THE last time I saw Tom Ashbrook, he was scraping off dirty plates in my college dining room at Yale and regaling those of us on the serving line with wild stories about working the Alaskan pipeline and fixing sheep on his father's Illinois farm.
THE last time I saw Tom Ashbrook, he was scraping off dirty plates in my college dining room at Yale and regaling those of us on the serving line with wild stories about working the Alaskan pipeline and fixing sheep on his father's Illinois farm.
Tom Ashbrook is an American journalist and radio broadcaster. He hosts the public radio call-in program On Point. Ashbrook joined public radio following the September 11, 2001 Attacks, when he was enlisted by NPR and WBUR-Boston for special coverage. He currently hosts the National Public Radio show On Point. On Point is a two-hour radio program, airing five days per week, Monday through Friday. Ashbrook oversees a staff of 10 who assist with research and show preparation - typically compiling information relating to the topics to be discussed on the following day's program for Ashbrook to take and read. Senior On Point news analyst and former editor of The Atlantic Monthly, Jack Beatty is a regular guest and contributor on the program.
