Jay Allison on Storytelling, Community, and the Truth in Human Voices

In this episode of the Creative Exchange Podcast, Julie Wake speaks with legendary public radio producer Jay Allison, founder of Transom, PRX, and a driving force behind The Moth Radio Hour. Jay reflects on his lifelong pursuit of authentic storytelling and the belief that every person carries a story worth hearing. From his early days discovering the power of portable tape recorders to building platforms that amplify community voices, Jay explores why vulnerability makes stories powerful, how storytelling builds empathy, and why local voices matter more than ever in an era of misinformation and shrinking public media funding. Together they discuss the responsibility of storytellers, the future of community driven media, and the simple but radical act of listening to one another.   Today's sponsors:  William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC, South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent, TD Bank, John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation,  Cape & Coast Bank, Donald C. McGraw Foundation, Eastern Bank, Cape Cod 5. Learn more about the Creative Exchange!  Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod.  The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!