Matt Bloom joined CPR as a general assignment reporter and fill-in host in 2021.
Professional Background:
Before coming to CPR, Matt spent four years at NPR member station KUNC, covering breaking news, COVID-19 and the economy in Northern Colorado. Before that, he spent two years as a freelance reporter and producer in Los Angeles, where he worked with the city’s local NPR affiliate stations as well as NPR West in Culver City.
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.
He is a proud member of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association. When he isn’t reporting, he sings with the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Indiana University.
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The congressman recently traveled to Eastern Europe, where he got an update on the war in Ukraine and the refugee crisis. He also visited troops overseas.
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A tribute to Ukraine during the Grammy awards featured three Ukrainian artists, including Denver musician Siuzanna Iglidan. Accompanied by a choir, they performed "Free" with John Legend.