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
OHSU evaluation tool aims to diagnose extreme social isolation
A research team led by an OHSU professor has developed the first evaluation tool to help providers diagnose the extreme form of social isolation known as hikikomori.
Willamette University project teaches students to facilitate difficult conversations
The Conversation Project is a two-semester course that aims to teach students listening, grounding and compassion skills.
What the labor picture in Oregon looks like right now
Joining us to talk about the myriad factors affecting Oregon’s labor force is Mark Brenner, co-director of the Labor Education and Research Center at the University of Oregon.
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Oregon crossword creator shares what he thinks makes a good puzzle
You may be an avid fan of solving crossword puzzles — but have you ever thought about what it takes to make them?
Oregon youth demand climate emergency declaration from Gov. Kotek
Students across Oregon will walk out of school on Friday as part of a youth strike for meaningful climate action.
Making data more accessible by turning it into sound
Researchers with the Accessible Oceans pilot project are exploring how to turn ocean data sets into sound so it’s more accessible.
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Graphic novel ‘Wildfire’ encourages middle-grade readers to take action on climate change
Portland graphic novelist Breena Bard joins us in studio to talk about her new book and the many ways young people can take action on climate change.
Longtime Portland crossword constructor shares what he thinks makes a good puzzle
You might be an avid crossword solver, but have you ever thought about what it takes to create them?
Pac-12 changes shake up Oregon State marching band members, too
Much of the conversation around the conference’s collapse has centered on football. But what about the marching bands, cheer squads and other student groups that support athletics?
What Pac-12 realignment could mean for the OSU marching band
As reported in the Daily Barometer, members of OSU’s marching band are facing their fair share of distress and uncertainty over the PAC-12 collapse.