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As a reporter, my goal is to tell a story that moves you in some way. To me, the best way to do that begins with listening. Talking to people about their lives and the issues they care about is my favorite part of the job.

As WUSF's general assignment reporter, I cover a variety of topics across the greater Tampa Bay region.

Brett Neely is an editor with NPR's Washington Desk, where he works closely with NPR Member station reporters on political coverage and edits stories about election security and voting rights.

Brandon Carter is an assistant producer on NPR's Washington Desk. He manages the NPR Politics social media accounts, writes and produces stories for the web and writes for the NPR Politics weekly newsletter.

As a military reporter, Steve Walsh delivers stories and features for TV, radio and the web.

Mark Michaud is new to the WSMR family – he’s originally from Maine, and is a rusty pianist and singer. He’s worked in Classical radio for many years – with stops in Boston, Kansas City, San Francisco, and most recently Buffalo. He’s excited to call Florida home, and is thrilled to share the world’s greatest music with you on WSMR!

Thea Lobo is our newest host at WSMR. You can hear Thea popping in across our schedule, featured in upcoming online content and appearing at live events. Thea can also be seen performing on national and international stages as an acclaimed classical mezzo-soprano (www.thealobo.com), directing the non-profit Indictus Project (www.indictus.org), and spending quality time with her husband and two young daughters across Sarasota-Mantee. Thea is honored and thrilled to share the classical music we all love.

Russell Gant is the station’s Classical Music Director, and hosts Classical Music weekdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Saturdays from 12:00 Noon to 6 PM, and Sundays from 2 to 5 PM. He started as a part time production assistant while studying music at the University of South Florida, and became a full-time on-air music host in 1987.

Tyler Kline is a composer whose music has been performed across the United States, and internationally in Canada, Brazil and Romania. His compositional interests encompass a wide variety of styles and mediums, from acoustic chamber and large ensemble works to electronic and electroacoustic music. A native of Kentucky, he earned his Master of Music degree in Composition from the University of South Florida. Learn more at tylerklinemusic.com.

I never know what my work day will bring, because I may be called on at the last minute to cover for someone in news or in Classical music.

Kristi brings her love of music and years of experience to WSMR as our Classical Music Programmer. Kristi is a classically trained musician, teacher and has performed as a soloist with orchestras across the country….and around the world!

Marilyn Geewax is a contributor to NPR.