Life After the Mic with Peter Haskell

Oct 22, 2025

For nearly 30 years, Peter Haskell’s voice was a familiar one across New York. As a reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880, he covered some of the region’s most defining moments.

 

When a rare vocal disorder forced Peter to step away from the microphone, it brought an unexpected crossroads. What followed was a shift toward gratitude, purpose, and a renewed belief in the power of stories and kindness.

 

Today, Peter continues his lifelong calling to tell meaningful stories through his work with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and as an adjunct professor of journalism at Fordham University.

 

In this episode, we covered:

 

• How Peter built a lifelong career in broadcast journalism
• What covering 9/11 taught him about humanity and resilience
• The experience of living with spasmodic dysphonia
• How he found direction and meaning beyond his career in radio
• The lessons he’s carried into teaching and storytelling today
• Why kindness is the foundation of his personal philosophy
  
  

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Resources:

You can learn more at dysphonia.org.