Summary: <p><span>You might not know this about our Line Producer Jackie Martin, but she is an Air Force Veteran who served from 2000-2005.</span></p> <p>On The Takeaway, she has produced segments about<span> </span><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/other-honorably-discharged-lgbtq-veterans-could-be-eligible-va-benefits">“Other Than Honorably” Discharged LGBTQ+ Veterans<span> </span></a>who were discriminated against and discharged <span>due solely to their sexual orientation, gender identity or HIV status. </span><span>On top of that, she has coproduced a number of other segments about<span> </span><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/why-baseball-fans-are-worried-about-mlb-lockout">sports</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/h2a-visa-program-and-abortion">politics</a>, and <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/nfl-draft-exploitative">culture.</a></span></p> <p><span>"<span>After she left the AirForce she began her career in radio, where she worked for Howard Stern, and the SiriusXM sports channels. Jacklyn joined the Takeaway in January 2020 and has led production on a number of stories. She is the mother of two and enjoys traveling with her family, visiting every Major League Baseball stadium across the U.S. is her goal, and she also enjoys hiking, biking, or any outdoor activity."</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Jackie is thoughtful and empathetic, and most of all, unparalleled in the speed and quality of her work on the show. That is why we want to thank her for all her work and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. </span></span></p>
