Heart to Hustle

Art Cohen, The Conscientious Objector

Layla Palmer

In the world of journalism, Art Cohen has always believed in the power of storytelling to drive social change. In this episode, Art shares insights from his expansive career in Boston, where his reporting and documentaries often intersected with activism. We discuss how his personal experiences and identity influenced his work and how he’s used journalism to advocate for the issues that matter most. This conversation will leave you inspired by the way activism and journalism can work hand in hand to make a real impact.


About Art Cohen: Art Cohen is a reporter and anchor for WBZ-AM, focusing on international news, local news, regional news, and national news. Previously, he produced programs for PBS, WGBH-TV, A&E, The Family Channel, National Geographic, and WCVB-TV. He has also worked at several radio stations, including WFCR-FM in Amherst, Mass., and WBUR-FM in Boston. Mr. Cohen is a teacher for the broadcast program at the New England Institute of Art in Brookline and the recipient of two New England Emmy Awards.


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