Wes Martin
Freelance Producer
Wes Martin is a freelance producer for On Point.
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From the archive: History-making astronaut Christina Koch
NASA astronaut Christina Koch is making history as the first woman to travel around the moon as a crew member on the Artemis II mission. It’s not the first time...
Astronaut Christina Koch On Her Journey From Space To A Nation In Lockdown
Astronaut Christina Koch spent a record 11 months in space, the longest spaceflight of any woman. She returned to Earth in February and is just completing her NASA-mandated readjustment period....
Staying Connected, Virtually: What We Lose Online
In the face of a global pandemic, is technological communication the thing that's bringing us together?
What The 1918 Flu Pandemic Teaches Us About The Coronavirus Outbreak
We take a deep look at the origins, responses and lessons of the flu pandemic of 1918.
Prisons, Jails And The Pandemic: How Coronavirus Is Affecting The Incarcerated
We discuss how mass incarceration is leading to mass suffering in this pandemic.
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Astronaut Christina Koch On Her Journey From Space To A Nation In Lockdown
Astronaut Christina Koch shares with us what her return to Earth has been like.
How To Rebuild The Coronavirus Economy
The coronavirus pandemic has fundamentally altered the economy for the foreseeable future. So what do we need to do to make it work again?
At Risk: Life Inside U.S. Nursing Homes During The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus is affecting the most vulnerable elderly Americans. We’ll examine how nursing homes became such dangerous places for the people they’re meant to protect.
Adrienne Maree Brown On Finding Joy During The Coronavirus Crisis
We talk about why levity may be exactly what we need in a pandemic.
Staying Connected, Virtually: What We Lose Online
In the face of a global pandemic, is technological communication the thing that's bringing us together?