
Matt Bloom
Morning Edition ProducerMatt hails from the Midwest. Despite living in California and Colorado for the past 7 years, he still says “ope” when surprised. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University. He reports breaking news, human interest feature stories and deeply-reported enterprise pieces.
He was the recipient of a Regional Murrow Award for Best News Documentary for his explanatory reporting about election security in Colorado's mail-in voting system. Matt's work was also recognized by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
He has covered record-breaking wildfires, presidential elections, LGBTQ issues and even got a lesson from the world’s number one competitive pinball player during an interview. His work has aired on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Embedded, APM's Marketplace, WBUR's Here & Now, and WNYC's podcast, Nancy.
During his time off, he enjoys dancing, playing piano, singing and anything creative.
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Scrim, the city’s elusive “Houdini Dog,” is back with the owner of Zeus’ Rescues–and all it took was a simple cat trap.
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It’s a big difference from past Super Bowls in New Orleans, but fans say they appreciate it.
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Until recently, the music of Morgiane only existed in a single handwritten manuscript.
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Dozens of murals have popped up in the area ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Most were designed and painted by local artists.
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New Orleans City Hall, main library and other city office buildings will be closed to the public the entire week leading up to Super Bowl LIX.
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In the weeks since the attack, city officials have pushed back on the idea it was preventable.
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Streets around the Caesar’s Superdome and other parts of the Central Business District will be closed in phases ahead of Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9.
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A rare winter storm buried the Deep South in a blanket of snow on Tuesday. Parts of South Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi saw more than 9 inches of snow on the ground, according to preliminary estimates from the National Weather Service.
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Want to go all out in New Orleans for the Super Bowl? There will be a number of events where you can see celebrities and NFL legends. Check out our list.
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Since the attack, calls have grown for the city to rethink safety and security in the Quarter.