Lauren Chooljian
Senior Reporter/Producer, DocumentI 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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The minute Peter Rosasco walked into Green Mountain Treatment Center in Effingham, he knew there would be problems.“It was just a ticking time bomb, that… -
One of the largest providers of substance use disorder treatment in New Hampshire is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak. At least 27 clients and staff of… -
The first season of Document, The List, was released on October 26th, and some surprising news followed soon after. Listeners heard that a lawsuit had… -
The coronavirus pandemic changed the way many of us do our jobs, including those of us here at NHPR - it's kept our reporters from getting out and… -
Gov. Chris Sununu is pulling together a commission to look at police accountability and transparency in New Hampshire.Sununu said he doesn't think New… -
High school graduations typically follow a pretty familiar script: Graduates sitting side by side in caps and gowns, each one getting a handshake from the… -
The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued two opinions Friday that will require government agencies to share more information with the public.In 1993, the… -
This past week, some New Hampshire business owners were faced with a big decision: How do I balance the survival of my business with public health… -
Living in Manhattan, Adrianna Benn thinks she’s growing up faster than most 15-year-olds. Her mom, Leila Benn, calls it a “fast life” and says Adrianna’s… -
Some New Hampshire hair stylists are petitioning Gov. Chris Sununu to allow them to reopen and see one client at a time.The coronavirus pandemic has…
