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Lauren Chooljian

Senior Reporter/Producer, Document

I report and produce documentary podcast series for NHPR's Document team. A lot of my reporting is about power, and how it is used (and often abused) at every level of society. Most of my stories begin in New Hampshire, but they explore feelings and experiences that listeners anywhere can connect with.

I hosted a podcast called The 13th Step which uncovered a widespread culture of sexual misconduct in substance use disorder treatment facilities and other recovery spaces. The show was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting and The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Vogue named The 13th Step one of the best podcasts of 2023.

In 2020, I captured the heart-wrenching emotions of the early days of the COVID pandemic. And I also hosted Stranglehold, a podcast that asked big questions about why New Hampshire has held on so tightly to the presidential primary.

I’m always on the lookout for more stories. If you want to share something with me, please email lchooljian@nhpr.org.

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