Megan Burke
News EditorMegan Burke is an Emmy-award winning news editor overseeing the environment, health, and racial justice and social equity reporting beats. Prior to her current role as editor, Megan spent more than a decade as a producer for KPBS Midday Edition, a daily radio news magazine and podcast. Other news production credits include KPBS Evening Edition, KPBS Roundtable, and San Diego’s DNA, a two-part documentary highlighting the region’s oldest traditions and culture using personal artifacts and oral histories of San Diegans.
Before joining the news staff, Megan worked in KPBS’ outreach team and managed large-scale campaigns including KPBS’ domestic violence awareness and prevention initiative. The project included Emmy award-winning television spots, an extensive and interactive website, collaborative events and programming, as well as a statewide grant campaign. Megan is also credited with producing the Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month Local Hero Awards Ceremonies.
Megan is a graduate of the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. She has been a part of the KPBS team since 1999. In her free time Megan and her husband enjoy delighting their young daughters with "new" music.
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KPBS Midday EditionA pair of bills introduced by San Diego-area legislators aim to expand California's access to abortion care and reproductive health care. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego police leaders presented statistics showing crime increased 13% in 2021. Almost all major crimes saw increases, from vehicle thefts to homicides. Hate crimes increased a startling 77%. -
Margaret Leinen joined Midday Edition to talk about why she believes the ocean is often overlooked when evaluating the effects of climate change and its potential to offer solutions.
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The already high cost of living in San Diego is becoming more acute for many people. -
Jade Hindmon hosts a discussion with KPBS reporters on stories in the news this week. Guests include Erik Anderson, Claire Trageser and Gustavo Solis. -
KPBS Midday EditionFear and anxiety caused by climate change are influencing more youth to become climate activists.
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KPBS Midday EditionCongresswoman Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, began her second term in office this week. -
Mariachi music is a Mexican tradition during the Christmas season and San Diego has some of the best. -
KPBS Midday EditionLocal company Room Chazer connects roommates and provides quality rentals with the endorsement of several local colleges and universities.
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