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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
'Say It Loud' Celebrates Juneteenth With Local Black Talent
- June 16
- By Jade Hindmon, Julia Dixon Evans, Megan Burke
The San Diego Black Artist Collective has put together a week-long festival of art, theater, music and dance celebrating the Black experience to commemorate Juneteenth.
How To Help Your Pet Get Ready For When You Go Back To Work
- June 16
- By Claire Trageser, Megan Burke
With many of us working from home for the past year and a half, our pets have gotten used to having us around.
Now That San Diego Is Reopening, Will You Go To Concerts, Plays And Other Arts Events?
- June 11
- By Megan Burke
Life in California will largely start returning to normal Tuesday, June 15. What will you do now that everyday activities can resume and most businesses and venues can fully reopen?
'Glimmers Of Hope' In The Effort To Stop Climate Change
- June 9
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
While most climate news is bleak, UC San Diego scientists point to niches like electric vehicles, batteries and the solar and wind industries that are seeding a decarbonization revolution.
SDG&E Announces It Intends To Eliminate Carbon Emissions By 2045
- April 27
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
SDG&E said its roadmap to net zero includes green hydrogen projects and increased clean energy storage capacity. But critics doubt the utility’s climate-friendly goals, as long as the fossil fuel natural gas remains such a big part of its portfolio.
KPBS Midday Edition Special: San Diego Reacts To The Chauvin Trial Verdict
- April 21
- By Brooke Ruth, Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon, Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
Following guilty verdicts on all three counts charged to former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd, San Diego's community leaders are reacting to what many see as a turning point for equality.
KPBS Midday Edition Special: Students Return To The Classroom
- April 12
- By Brooke Ruth, Harrison Patiño , Jade Hindmon, Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
San Diego Unified, San Diego County's largest school district, welcomed students back to campus Monday. About half of the district's students opted to return to the classroom while the other half will continue learning remotely.
Parents: How Do You Feel About Your Kids Going Back To In-Person School?
- April 7
- By Megan Burke
What are your questions, thoughts or concerns about sending your children back to school in person?
Derek Chauvin Trial Retraumatizing For Many
- April 2
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
Professor Starla Lewis teaches classes on transcending racism and the psychological history of racism and sexism. Lewis joined Midday Edition on Friday to discuss the impact of this trial on people's mental and emotional well being.
Social Justice Advocates Demand Removal Of Pete Wilson Statue
- March 23
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
A statue of former California Gov. Pete Wilson is once again drawing the ire of social justice activists, who demand that it be taken down over anti-immigrant policies he supported during his administration.
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