Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.

How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time

Juana Summers, Ashley Brown, Brianna Scott

The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.
Why explorations of nonmonogamy dominate 'Sex Diaries' columnist's new book

Ashley Brown, Tyler Bartlam, Juana Summers

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author and New York Magazine writer Alyssa Shelasky about her new book based on her eponymous "Sex Diaries" column.
Why the death of MS student-athlete Nolan Wells is capturing national attention

Lauren Hodges, Ashley Brown, Mary Louise Kelly

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Anita Lee, reporter for the Sun Herald, about the growing national attention in the case Nolan Wells, a teenager found dead off of Mississippi's gulf coast.
The Onion's plan to finally take over Infowars

Ashley Brown, Scott Detrow, Megan Lim

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Ben Collins, CEO of the satirical news outlet The Onion, about a long-delayed plan to take over Infowars and pay damages in a defamation case to Sandy Hook families.