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Bridgett Henwood

Bridgett Henwood

Former Executive Producer and Editorial Director

Bridgett was the executive producer and editorial director of Vox video. She joined Vox in 2016 as a copy editor and spent time writing about music before pivoting to video. Prior to Vox, she worked at World War II magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Stories she’s edited have been recognized by the News & Documentary Emmys, the Online Journalism Awards, and the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, among others.

Based in Philadelphia, she spends her free time making art, biking, and going to concerts.

Latest articles by Bridgett Henwood

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2021, in 6 minutes2021, in 6 minutes
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Year two of the coronavirus pandemic was filled with vaccines and variants, Summer Olympics, joys, and sorrows.

By Kimberly Mas, Christophe Haubursin and 2 more
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How to be a cloud detectiveHow to be a cloud detective
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What different clouds mean, explained for kids.

By Bridgett Henwood
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The 2020 VFX Oscar nominations, explained by a VFX artistThe 2020 VFX Oscar nominations, explained by a VFX artist
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A VFX artist reacts to 5 Oscar-nominated movies.

By Bridgett Henwood and Kimberly Mas
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Why this creepy melody is in so many moviesWhy this creepy melody is in so many movies
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This 13th-century song shows up everywhere.

By Bridgett Henwood
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The right way to kill a fishThe right way to kill a fish
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The most popular way to kill fish isn’t great for the fish — or our taste buds.

By Bridgett Henwood
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How Game of Thrones uses costume design to show powerHow Game of Thrones uses costume design to show power
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Games of Thrones season 8

Costume design links Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister — and shows their struggles with authority.

By Bridgett Henwood, Genevieve Valentine and 1 more
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13 Valentine’s Day songs for lovers and loners alike13 Valentine’s Day songs for lovers and loners alike
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A love song playlist for everyone.

By Bridgett Henwood
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How Tune-Yards’ frontwoman uses their new album to critique her “white woman’s voice”How Tune-Yards’ frontwoman uses their new album to critique her “white woman’s voice”
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Says Merrill Garbus of interrogating her white privilege, “Shouldn’t I be the one doing this work?”

By Bridgett Henwood
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9 songs by women that defined 20179 songs by women that defined 2017
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In the year of #MeToo, women made standout music.

By Bridgett Henwood
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November music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Angel Olsen to RihannaNovember music roundup: 7 must-listen new releases, from Angel Olsen to Rihanna
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Plus new N.E.R.D. and Christmas music from D.R.A.M.

By Bridgett Henwood