Gemma DiCarlo
Gemma DiCarlo is a producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting’s daily talk show, “Think Out Loud.” Before joining OPB, Gemma covered local news for WVPE in South Bend, Indiana, and helped produce a weekly news magazine at WUGA in Athens, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a degree in journalism and certificates in new media and sustainability.
Gemma is originally from Harrisburg, Oregon. Though she enjoyed her time in the South and Midwest, she's excited to be back in her home state — rainy winters and all.
Latest Stories
Changes could soon be coming to Oregon’s Bottle Bill
The changes come amid ongoing concerns about how the Bottle Bill is interacting with the state’s homelessness and drug crises.
Looking back at Steve Prefontaine’s legacy 50 years after his death
It’s been 50 years since legendary Oregon track and field athlete Steve Prefontaine died in a car crash on May 30, 1975.
Oregon mother advocates for federal bill that aims to protect kids from online dangers
A federal bill known as the Kids Online Safety Act would put more responsibility on social media companies to design their platforms to better protect children from online harms.
Portland comedian Susan Rice releases first stand-up album at 73 years old
Rice joins us to talk about her long career in comedy and the humor she finds in aging.
Black Belt Eagle Scout creates new composition for walks around Washington County’s Henry Hagg Lake
We talk with Katherine Paul, who performs as Black Belt Eagle Scout, about the new project.
How the North Portland peninsula is preparing for a major earthquake
The North Portland peninsula, which includes the St. Johns and Cathedral Park neighborhoods, could become isolated from the rest of the city after a major earthquake.
Colleges could soon pay student-athletes directly. How will Oregon colleges be affected?
We’ll learn more about the proposed agreement and what it could mean for student-athletes in Oregon.
Bill would allow Oregon tribes to request jurisdiction over civil and criminal proceedings
Senate Bill 1011 would lay out clear guidelines for federally recognized tribes to regain control over civil and criminal matters that take place on tribal land.
2 Oregon high school teams will compete in national hospitality competition
Students from Crook County and the Salem-Keizer School District will put their cooking and restaurant management skills to the test next month at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore.
UO students call on university to protect international students amid immigration crackdown
We'll hear more about student demands and how ICE actions are changing the mood on campus.