About Frank
Frank Carlson is a general assignment producer at the PBS NewsHour, where he's been producing video since 2010. @frankncarlson
Frank’s Recent Stories
Arts Apr 10
Meet J.S. Ondara, the Kenyan folk singer hoping to revive the ‘American Dream’J.S. Ondara grew up in Nairobi, Kenya, listening to American rock and roll. When he was 17, he stumbled upon Bob Dylan -- and his life’s ambitions. Nearly a decade later, Ondara lives in the U.S. and just released his…
Health Apr 09
The hidden risks of suicide and depression for seniors living in long-term careBy 2030, 20 percent of Americans will be senior citizens. Many will eventually enter long-term care, a move that presents tough choices and challenges for seniors and their families -- including risks of depression and suicide. In partnership with Kaiser…
Arts Mar 18
Shunned by country radio, female artists in Nashville are looking to break throughThe proportion of female voices on country radio has been dropping in recent years, amid “long-held beliefs” that male singers drive larger audiences and greater ad revenue. But not everyone in Nashville buys into that theory. Jeffrey Brown reports on…
Health Mar 05
Measles outbreak sparks fears, renews tensions over mandatory vaccinationOver 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S. in the past few months. About half of them occurred in the Pacific Northwest, leading Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to declare an emergency and the state legislature to propose…
Arts Feb 08
Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves on using music as an escapeCountry music singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves is nominated for four awards at this weekend's 61st annual Grammy Awards. Just 30 years old, the Texas-born musician is enjoying her journey in the music industry -- and doing it on her…
Arts Jan 08
Grammy-nominated Margo Price explores the dark side of country musicMargo Price is a rising star in the world of country music, nominated for a Grammy Award for her songs about rural America, her own personal struggles with alcohol, loss and trying to make it in Nashville. The NewsHour caught…
Arts Nov 23
How musician Nathaniel Rateliff stopped ‘treading water’ and found his soundNathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats has been attracting attention for its soulful rhythm and blues and its frontman Rateliff’s song lyrics--but it was a long road to get here. The NewsHour spoke with Rateliff before a recent show at…
Nation Nov 09
This great-grandfather lost his sight but became a rock starRobert Finley, a 64-year-old blues guitarist and singer, relaunched his career in music after years of working as a carpenter. Before he knew it, he was playing with Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys and other prominent artists. Finley spoke…
Politics Oct 29
Why Florida Democrats need young people and Puerto Rican voters to turn out this electionIn the last two governors’ and presidential races, the winners in the state have been determined by razor-thin margins. This year, the results could hinge on the participation, or lack thereof, of three groups: retiree, young voters, and an influx…
Science Sep 05
Florida’s toxic red tide is a perfect storm for the Gulf CoastIn Florida, a toxic algae bloom that began last fall has killed dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, even a whale shark. And the toxins are not only devastating to wildlife, but difficult for humans and the economy as well. William Brangham…
