Carson Frame

Carson Frame is WUSF's Stephen Noble Intern for Spring 2017. She is a master's student in New York University's Literary Reportage program, with a focus in audio storytelling. 

Carson graduated from USF in 2011 with a B.A. in English and International Studies. She began her career in journalism as a reporter for the WMNF 88.5 FM Evening News in 2008. Since then, she's written for Ms. Magazine, Chronogram, Souciant, and Bedford+Bowery, among others. Carson has also done audio work for the podcasts Death, Sex & Money (WNYC) and Memory Motel (Listening Booth Media).

The VA Has Moved Thousands of Healthcare Visits Online, But Some Veterans Say The App Has Problems

By • May 15, 2020

Use of the Veterans Health Administration's telehealth platform has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the agency's infrastructure has struggled to keep pace.

After A Report Found The Military Often Mishandles Domestic Violence, Reforms Are Happening Slowly

By • Nov 15, 2019

The Defense Department Inspector General found that the military handles domestic violence on base inconsistently, leading to fewer prosecutions and ongoing danger for the people who are abused.

A Challenge For Military Moms: Breastfeeding And Pumping On Duty

By • Oct 5, 2018

Inflexible work schedules and lack of support can make it tough for new mothers in the military to keep breastfeeding their children.

Without An Honorable Discharge, Mental Health Options Are Limited

By • Dec 8, 2017

This month’s mass shooting at a Texas church has raised questions of whether the military does enough to help former service members with bad conduct discharges. They're not eligible for veterans' mental health care.  

Zika Virus Scholars Visit USF

By • May 1, 2017

Summer is peak mosquito season, and that means greater concern about the Zika virus.

On Thursday, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health gave updated information about the virus to a group of scholars at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. 

St. Petersburg Considering Six New Injection Wells

By • Mar 1, 2017

More than 100 million gallons of wastewater flowed onto St. Petersburg's streets and into Tampa Bay when Tropical Storms Colin and Hermine hit last year. The city is proposing drilling six new injection wells to make sure that doesn't happen again. 

New Solar Plants Will Pay For Themselves, FPL Says

By • Feb 22, 2017

Florida Power and Light announced Monday that it plans to build eight solar generators by early 2018. The plants will increase the company's solar capacity to nearly 1000 megawatts. 

Direct Primary Care Bill Advances

By • Feb 8, 2017

A bill allowing patients and doctors to enter into primary care agreements has moved forward. These "direct primary care" agreements generally involve monthly payments between patients -- or patients' employers -- and their doctors. They cover routine medical care without involving insurance companies.