Maureen Cavanaugh is the host for These Days, KPBS 89.5 FM’s local radio program. Before moving to These Days, she was the co-anchor with Dwane Brown for KPBS’ Morning Edition - for which she and the team were honored with a 2008 Best Radio Newscast award from the San Diego Press Club.
Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. She has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news, and a "Best of Show" award from the San Diego Press Club. Maureen has been honored with a "Flo" Award as best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after 20-years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.
Recent Stories
San Diego's Downtown Library: Is It Now Or Never?
The San Diego City Council has voted to send construction of a new downtown central library out for bids. We look at why (and whether) a viable, robust central library is necessary, what it would cost, if the city can afford it and if now is the right time to go ahead with it.
Weekend Preview: Mary Pickford Silent Film Festival, Beer Wars, And Singer Songwriter Matt Costa
The Weekend Preview is back! After a hiatus, we decided to bring back those 20 minutes at the end of each week in which we help you plan your weekend. We'll talk movies and music on this Weekend Preview.
The State Of Music Education In Schools
This weekend, the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory honor the region's hardworking music teachers with a concert. Such a celebration seems like a good time to explore the state of music education in our schools and look at a new program designed to support music education training called the California Music Project.
Animal Art At The New Children's Museum
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a bison, a rabbit, or a spider? Do you ever pretend to be an animal? Every artist in the New Children's Museum latest exhibition, Animal Art, explores how and why animals excite the human imagination. Joining us to talk about the exhibit are its curator, Rachel Teagle and artist Jason Hackenwerth.
Political Analysis: When Do Political Attacks Become Libelous?
As President, Barack Obama is a target for all manner of criticism both political and personal. But when do allegations against the President, or any public figure, cross the line and become libelous? KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner discusses the protections and limits of the First Amendment.
Why Do Rescued Animals Make The Best Pets?
Why do rescued pets seem so well-behaved, and grateful to their owners? Why do the owners of those pound puppies and kitties constantly gush over how great their pet is? We speak to Karin Winegar, author of SAVED: Rescued Animals And The Lives They Transform, about the special connection between a saved animal and their human companion.
Preventive Pet Medicine Can Help Reduce Major Health Problems
What can pet owners do to help prevent their cat or dog from getting a major disease, or expensive medical procedure? We speak to local veterinarian Dr. Katy Allen about the importance of preventive pet medicine.




