Spencer Norris, NY Focus

On The Kingfisher Project is Spencer Norris. Spencer is a reporter for New York Focus investigating drug policy with a focus on the state’s addiction treatment facilities. His latest piece, “In These State Prisons, Addiction Treatment is Out of Reach” examines the stark disparities in access to life-saving medication for addiction that persist between facilities – and racial groups.

What is WJFF - The Kingfisher Project?

In 2012, Bill Williams tragically lost his son, William, to a heroin overdose at age 24. At William’s memorial, Bill, alongside his wife Margot and daughter Elizabeth Hope, pledged to combat drug abuse by educating others, improving treatment, and reducing stigma. Since then, they've spoken at various forums and published in notable outlets, including the New York Times and Harvard Health Blog.

Bill also hosts a radio/podcast show The Kingfisher Project, as part of their ongoing commitment to honor William's memory.