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Megan Burke
Senior Producer
Megan Burke is the senior producer for KPBS Midday Edition. Her prior production credits include KPBS Evening Edition, KPBS Roundtable, and San Diego’s DNA, a two-part documentary on the region’s oldest traditions and culture using personal artifacts and oral histories of San Diegans.
Prior to joining the news staff, Megan managed several outreach campaigns including KPBS’ Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Initiative. The project included Emmy award-winning television spots, an extensive web site, local programming and events, and a statewide grant campaign. She also produced the Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month Local Hero Awards Ceremonies from 2002-2008.
Megan has been with KPBS since 1999 and has a journalism degree from San Diego State University.
Recent Stories by Megan Burke
What's Next For Qualcomm Now That Broadcom's Hostile Takeover Is No Longer An Option?
- March 22
- By Megan Burke, Michael Lipkin
Qualcomm is safe from Broadcom’s hostile takeover after President Trump blocked the deal last week over national security concerns. But there could still be turmoil at San Diego’s biggest public company. Qualcomm’s shareholders will meet Friday to vote on a new board of directors.
How San Diego Businesses, Government Can Help Get More Electric Cars On the Road
- March 21
- By Megan Burke, Michael Lipkin
Gov. Jerry Brown has called for 5 million electric vehicles in California by 2030. It is an ambitious goal, since there are fewer than half a million electric vehicles on the road in California right now.
Granddaughter Of NASA 'Human Computer' To Speak In San Diego
- Feb. 26
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
The contributions of the black women of NASA's space program were hidden no more after the movie "Hidden Figures," documenting the lives of three of the women, came out last year. But there were more than three black women who worked on the math which helped get astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
'Mythbusters' Exhibit Coming To The Fleet
- Feb. 22
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
The exhibit is based on the TV show "Mythbusters," which has for years been the place to go to learn the answers to crucial questions like, does quicksand really pull you under? And, how does Mentos candy make Diet Coke explode?
Are Kids Playing Tackle Football Too Early?
- Feb. 2
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
A Rancho Bernardo woman, who blames football for the death of her son, is part of a lawsuit demanding that Pop Warner football change its rules to protect kids from head injury.
Tibetan Bowl Concert Comes To Balboa Park Sunday
- Jan. 25
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
Diane Mandle of Encinitas is an internationally known Tibetan bowl practitioner and sound healer who gives regular concerts and presentations. And she's soon to debut her personal story in a one-woman show.
Rep. Scott Peters Co-Authors Bipartisan DACA Bill
- Jan. 17
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
A new bipartisan proposal to fix the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was announced Tuesday. Supporters said the bill is backed by more than 40 members of Congress.
U-T: Grand Jury Subpoenas Witness In Investigation Of Rep. Hunter's Use Of Campaign Funds
- Jan. 11
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that a witness has been ordered to produce documents and receipts from a business in which Rep. Hunter's campaign spent thousands of dollars.
Rad Scientist Episode 4: San Diego Physicist Working Toward New Energy Source For Future Generations
- Dec. 6, 2017
- By Megan Burke
The third episode features Cami Collins, a physicist at General Atomics in San Diego. Collins, who grew up in the small town or Glasgow, Montana, dreamed of becoming a physicist.
Yearlong Investigation By LA Times Details 'Housing Debacle' In Mexico
- Nov. 28, 2017
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
A five-part series recounts the miscalculations and corruption that created substandard and hazardous housing developments from Baja California to the Gulf of Mexico.