Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris is a professional drummer, journalist, and broadcaster currently serving as WHYY’s Managing Editor for Community & Engagement. Norris produces and hosts Community Conversations for digital and broadcast. Prior to joining WHYY in November 2019, Norris was the CEO of Techbook Online, a grassroots digital publishing company, and a political commentator for various local radio stations, including WDAS-FM 105.3.
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2 months ago
Neighbors & Newsroom Summit: A how-to on trust-building
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2 months ago
A rash of trash: Can Camden solve its illegal dumping crisis?
WHYY and A New View Camden teamed up to host a Community Conversation about the city’s illegal dumping crisis. Mayor Vic Caststarphen joined the panel.
3 months ago
Christopher Norris and Eric Marsh, the duo behind WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, talk with Conrad Benner about milestones and the future.
4 months ago
Reflecting on one year of ‘Mad or nah?’
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5 months ago
Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit: Building collaborations that better inform and engage South Jersey
WHYY’s Neighbors and Newsrooms Summit was made possible by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
5 months ago
N.I.C.E Behind the Scenes: A people-first future for journalism
Christopher Norris, WHYY’s Managing Editor for Community and Engagement, and Eric Marsh, WHYY’s Community Outreach Organizer, discuss the future of journalism.
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