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
Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
President Obama wants to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" law which bars homosexuals from serving openly in the military. We'll look at what it will take to change the law and the impact it will have on the military.
Saints, Brees Win Super Bowl
What were the highlights from Super Bowl XLIV? And, what does the future hold for the Chargers, now that we know LT will not be back with the team next year? We speak to Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about the end of the NFL season.
Polygamy in America
As San Diegans prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day with their "one and only," there are towns in America where Valentine's Day is a lot more complicated. We'll explore the phenomenon of POLYGAMY IN AMERICA, the feature story in this month's National Geographic magazine.
Weekend Preview: The Editors, The Thermals And Justin Townes Earle
Steve Earle's singer-songwriter son plays The Loft, the Editors play the House of Blues, and that's just two of your music options for the weekend. Also, next week marks the beginning of the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and their 20th anniversary. We'll talk music and film on this Weekend Preview.
Toyota's Troubles Self-Inflicted
For several years, Toyota dismissed charges that many of its models are subject to sudden, unexplained acceleration. With the fatal accident last August of the Lexus driven by veteran California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor, Toyota's attitude changed. We look at whether Toyota's proposed fixes are enough and what the corporation can do to regain its reputation for quality.
Guns, Drugs Flow Across "Iron River"
Jeff Parker's new book is Iron River, a crime novel where the action is on the California/Mexican border, where the vicious drug cartels hook up with gun runners and the mayhem becomes increasingly scary.
City Attorney Discusses Bankruptcy
Should the City of San Diego consider municipal bankruptcy as a possible solution to its financial problems? We speak to City Attorney Jan Goldsmith about the impact bankruptcy would have on the city, and discuss Goldsmith's goals for his second year in office.
Oscar Noms And '44 Inch Chest'
On this edition of the Film Club of the Air, we'll talk about the recently announced Oscar nominations, a British film called "44 Inch Chest," Helen Mirren's acclaimed performance in "The Last Station," and Romanian New Wave latest "Police, Adjective."
Political Analysis: Polling Data
Two new polls are out tracking the attitudes of California voters. The polls reflect recession-era gloominess and reveal what could be some competitive races ahead for the California Senate and Governor's office.
Abusing Prescription Drugs
The face of a drug addict is changing from the neurotic junkie to the average upper-class high school student. We talk to a local deputy district attorney and a physician about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in San Diego.

