John Biewen is a journalist and documentarian. He directs the audio program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University where he produces the two-time Peabody Award–nominated podcast, Scene on Radio,

This podcast dares to ask the hard questions. It goes deep and covers topics such as:

What is the origin of racism?

What’s up with white people?

Why is it important to examine our dubious past?

Are we at the end of democracy?

Do you think there will be a civil war?

Is there still time to save ourselves?

Let’s just say that it’s a good thing that I don’t have self-governing status in Florida. If you know what I mean.

John is also the co-editor of the book Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound, and has produced for the, This American Life, Studio 360, American RadioWorks, and the BBC World Service.