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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President Barack Obama dismissed Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan, after the general made critical comments about the president in a magazine article. We discuss the local impact of McChrystal's ouster, and how the move might affect combat operations in Afghanistan. -
The San Diego City Council made two decisions this week that could affect the future of downtown. The council agreed to create a "quiet zone" to limit train noise, and approved a $500,000 study on blight in the downtown area. Plus, a cost estimate for the new city hall was released.
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Bill Kowba, acting superintendent, was chosen as the finalist to lead California's second-largest school district. We discuss the greatest challenge the district faces now.
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We discuss General McChrystal's remarks, the risk of a mid-war change of command and the impact this will have on strategy in Afghanistan and morale.
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Have you ever wondered how to maintain a healthy libido or what your libido says about you? We speak to San Diego obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Diana Hoppe, about her new book, "Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You."
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A new documentary, "8: The Mormon Proposition," focuses on individuals and families impacted by Prop 8. We speak to filmmaker Steven Greenstreet. Closing arguments in the Prop 8 Marriage trial took place last week. A ruling is expected this summer.
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The Guardian found many California cities spent more COVID-19 relief funds on law enforcement than rent relief and health services. -
The federal agency says sea levels on the West Coast will rise 8 inches by 2050, 1½ feet by the end of the century. -
With Alice Childress' 1955 play "Trouble in Mind," The Old Globe brings questions and conflicts about diversity in the American theater to center stage.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions