Bennett Purser

Bennett Purser

associate producer, Press Play

Bennett Purser is a producer on KCRW's Press Play with Madeleine Brand. He manages culture and music coverage for the show. He came to the station in 2020 from AMP's Marketplace and began his career at Utah Public Radio.

Bennett Purser on KCRW

Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures.

Summer COVID risks, film reviews, picnic sides

Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Imagine looking at a friend’s face — and their eyes, cheeks, and lips begin to distort, instantly or gradually. It’s the result of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO).

Facial distortion, genocide in Gaza, future of salmon after dam removal

Imagine looking at a friend’s face — and their eyes, cheeks, and lips begin to distort, instantly or gradually. It’s the result of prosopometamorphopsia (PMO).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Democratic Convention kept the good times rolling for Kamala Harris and a rejuvenated Democratic Party. But with 10 weeks until Election Day, the race is tied.

Harris’ momentum post-DNC, professional whistleblows, Wilson Cruz

The Democratic Convention kept the good times rolling for Kamala Harris and a rejuvenated Democratic Party. But with 10 weeks until Election Day, the race is tied.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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