Night Vale faces a community-wide problem in “A Solution”
This preview is based only on the published show notes for episode 290, not the audio itself. The notes point to a community-level situation in Night Vale, with Cecil Baldwin narrating a story written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams.
Based on the show notes alone, episode 290, **“A Solution,”** sounds like a classic *Welcome to Night Vale* setup: a town-wide problem, a hint of collective unease, and the promise that whatever answer emerges may be as strange as the situation itself. The only story clue provided is the line, *“What a situation we find ourselves in, as a community,”* which suggests this installment is focused less on one isolated character and more on Night Vale as a whole. For returning listeners, this looks like an episode that leans into the show’s familiar strengths: community tension, dry intrigue, and that distinctive Night Vale voice. Cecil Baldwin narrates, with Jasika Nicole credited as the voice of Dana Cardinal, so listeners who follow recurring characters may want to note her presence. The script is credited to Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, and Brie Williams. The notes also mention the weather track, **“City of Industry” by Joseph Fink**, along with the usual production credits and links to transcripts, live events, books, and related projects. If you’re deciding whether to queue this one up, the main draw is the premise itself: a communal predicament and, presumably, Night Vale’s particular idea of what counts as a solution. If you enjoy episodes where the town feels like the main character, this preview suggests “A Solution” may be worth your time.
About this episode
What a situation we find ourselves in, as a community. Weather: "City of Industry" by Joseph Fink The voice of Dana Cardinal is Jasika Nicole Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Episode transcripts Register for Camp Night Vale March 2027 Pre-order THE NUDGE by Joseph Fink Listen to UNLICENSED by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Only on Audible Welcome to Night Vale Roleplaying Game Subscribe to the Night Vale newsletter for news and stories Patreon is how we exist! Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Written by Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor & Brie Williams Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok, Tumblr, and Instagram A production of Night Vale Presents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices