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"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

A Reporter’s Path: Stephan Bisaha Of The Gulf States Newsroom

Stephan Bisaha
Gulf States Newsroom
Stephan Bisaha

When workers at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant voted on whether to join the United Auto Workers union, the vote story was part of a larger story for the South and the country - and part of Stephan Bisaha’s beat.

Stephan is a reporter, based in Birmingham, who covers wealth and poverty for the Gulf States Newsroom - a regional collaboration between NPR and member stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

Last week, we shared his take on the vote here in Chattanooga.

Now, the rest of our conversation - on his background as a reporter and the Gulf States Newsroom.

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For stories from the Gulf States Newsroom, visit npr.org, the websites for the Newsroom’s stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana - or on Instagram at gulfstatesnewsroom.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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