Sean Saldana
Sean Saldana is a production assistant for Morning Edition.
He first joined NPR in the fall of 2020 as a remote intern with The Indicator from Planet Money.
Saldana is a proud graduate of The University of Texas and Austin Community College, and before coming to NPR, he held a number of roles ranging from social media copywriter to T-Mobile sales rep.
Saldana has also covered historic preservation, public safety, and parks and recreation for his hometown of Austin, Texas.
He currently lives in Los Angeles.
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Last year, Austinite Ben Duong set a world record for the fastest half-marathon time while dribbling a basketball. Now, he’s going the full distance. -
After a 5 year restoration an important prehistoric native site in Texas, the Caddo Mounds, has just reopened. It marks an important step in the state’s effort to preserve Caddo culture and history.
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“We’ve come back,” says Caddo artist Yonavea Hawkins. “We’re just as strong.” -
One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history.” -
Companies of 100 employees or more must issue WARN notices when planning layoffs. Austin accounted for about 20% of the total number of WARN notices in Texas during the first 10 months of 2023, despite representing just 10% of the state's employment. -
“There’s a real risk that this will impact lenders and banks.” -
Around 7% of senior managers surveyed by the Atlanta Fed said they’re moving jobs overseas because of remote work. -
Entrepreneurs in the Lone Star State are borrowing less and less amid inflation, rising interest rates. -
The Lone Star State has representation in the field, but it’s South Carolina, Iowa, and UConn that loom large. -
UT Austin has a chance to finish on top but keep an eye on Baylor.
