Hannah Breisinger
All Things Considered Host, Science/Environmental ReporterHannah is WHQR's All Things Considered host, and also reports on science, the environment, and climate change. She holds a BA in Journalism and a minor in psychology from Ithaca College, where she served as News Director for the college's radio station, WICB.
Throughout her audio journalism career, she's contributed to programs like Reveal, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Yale Climate Connections, and The Ways & Means. She enjoys loud music, documentaries, and stargazing; and is the proud mother of three cats, a dog, and many, many houseplants.
Email: hbreisinger@whqr.org
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Wilmington’s Rail Trail project is one step closer to becoming reality. This week, city councilmembers approved the master plan for the project, which…
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An upcoming tiny home community, set to house dozens of homeless individuals in the region, has installed its first home. The project is called Eden…
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Over a year after announcing a lead hazard reduction program, the city of Wilmington is moving along with its initiative to mitigate lead paint risks in…
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With a new year underway, a new future for Wave Transit appears closer to reality -- although uncertainties remain. And most of those questions pertain to…
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The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice has released its final report to Governor Roy Cooper. The recommended solutions aim to…
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Wilmington’s last City Council meeting of the year was this week, and featured a jam-packed agenda. WHQR’s Ben Schachtman and Hannah Breisinger discuss…
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With a national financial forecast appearing increasingly bleak, economic leaders in southeastern North Carolina are sharing input on how this part of the state is faring. A recent webinar focused on the region’s current economic position, and how the area can maintain its resiliency moving ahead.
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This week, Wilmington City Council moved to renew its contract with American Traffic Solutions, the company behind the city’s red light traffic cameras.…
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An approved rezoning request for the Riverlights community marked a win for developers this week. Wilmington’s City Council moved to allow more…
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Among the six candidates for New Hanover County School Board Stephanie Walker, Hugh McManus, and Stephanie Kraybill have all won seats. WHQR reports this…