Shannon Howard is a researcher, audio documentarian and collector of oral histories. In addition to her several articles for the jonestown report, Shannon has digitized and transcribed many tapes from the Peoples Temple audio archive. Her extensive research led to the creation of the long format documentary podcast Transmissions from Jonestown, an exploration of Peoples Temple and Jonestown as told by the people who were there, and the tapes they left behind.
She was also a participant in the November 18 Project, a multi-year effort to create comprehensive timelines and detailed reports addressing unresolved questions about Peoples Temple and Jonestown.
Shannon continues her research and invites anyone interested in sharing their memories and experiences with Peoples Temple, to let their unique perspectives be told. She may be reached at radiojonestown@gmail.com.
Military Response to Jonestown Site Relaunched (2025)
The November 18 Project: An Introduction (2025)
Transcribing Q042, The Death Tape (2025)
Transmitting Jonestown – Exploring the Shadows of a Tragedy (2023)
Hearing More Voices: Creating the Second Season of Transmissions From Jonestown (2018)
Playback: Reformatting Peoples Temple Audio for a Millennial Audience (2017)
Transmissions From Jonestown: New Podcast to Feature Raw Audiotapes (2016)
Preserving the Jonestown Tapes for Future Generations (2007)
Among her podcasts is one recorded in 2021 which discusses the Peoples Temple album He’s Able with Jack Beam and Mike Cartmell, who participated in its production.