Lauren Hansen

Multimedia Producer

Studio 360

Before joining Studio 360 in 2018, Lauren was the executive editor of multimedia at TheWeek.com where she created the site’s short-form newsy podcasts, including “This Week I Learned,” which she hosted. She previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures, Seinfeld, and diagnosing the Home Alone burglars’ injuries. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she has been a public-radio devotee since the days of sitting in the back-back of her parents’ station wagon.  

Nose in a book (and vice-versa)

What would a fragrance based on Toni Morrison’s book “Beloved” smell like?

Nose in a book (and vice-versa)

Jennifer Reeder taps into the horror of everyday girlhood

Jennifer Reeder taps into the horror of everyday girlhood

Amy Sherald doesn’t need your Instagram post

Amy Sherald doesn’t need your Instagram post

The maniacal evolution of the Joker’s look

The maniacal evolution of the Joker’s look

Vagabon comes back home

Vagabon comes back home

Ashley C. Ford is alright (don’t nobody worry about her)

The writer and proud Midwesterner talks Toni Morrison, Missy Elliott and her surprising musical obsession.

Ashley C. Ford is alright (don’t nobody worry about her)

Aha Moment: ‘The Night of the Hunter’

The 1950s thriller that haunts author Karen Russell from book to book.

Aha Moment: ‘The Night of the Hunter’

Leonard Cohen’s quiet power

Art inspired by the art of the late writer and singer.

Leonard Cohen’s quiet power

The craft of John Leguizamo’s theatrical schizophrenia

How the comedian dissolves into multitudes of characters, from his mother to Andrew Jackson, in his one-man plays.

The craft of John Leguizamo’s theatrical schizophrenia

Lynn Shelton started a conspiracy theory

How the director turns depressing reality into relevant comedy.

Lynn Shelton started a conspiracy theory

Thirty-five years of Yo La Tengo

The original indie rockers perform live.

Thirty-five years of Yo La Tengo

Aasif Mandvi on the novelty of playing a guy named Ben

The comedian talks about “The Daily Show,” his dramatic beginnings and his new CBS show “Evil.”

Aasif Mandvi on the novelty of playing a guy named Ben

The duo that’s really folkin’ funny

Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Friends Who Folk harmonize about chain restaurants, celebrity sightings and self care.

The duo that’s really folkin’ funny

How the stars of ‘Booksmart’ became best friends to portray best friends

BFFs Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever share their favorite on-screen friendships.

How the stars of ‘Booksmart’ became best friends to portray best friends

Beth McCarthy-Miller on directing ‘SNL,’ sitcoms and the most notorious Super Bowl halftime show ever

A surprise lesson in directing Donald Trump.

Beth McCarthy-Miller on directing ‘SNL,’ sitcoms and the most notorious Super Bowl halftime show ever