
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
How cuts to federal research funding are impacting Oregon academics
We’ll talk with three Oregon researchers whose funding was cancelled about the negative impact the cuts will have on efforts to address health disparities in the U.S.
What climate policies did – and didn’t – pass the Oregon Legislature
We'll hear from a climate policy advocate about what lawmakers did – and didn’t – pass in terms of climate legislation and how federal rollbacks of environmental protections could impact the state’s climate goals.

17-year-old Eugene accordionist receives international acclaim
Eugene accordionist Maria Telesheva joins us for a performance and to share what she thinks makes the accordion so special.

How communities on the Oregon Coast can help support healthy aging
"Think Out Loud" recently traveled to Newport to talk about the social and civic infrastructure that supports healthy aging.

A look at the changes 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.