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 EditionSunday marked 10 years since the death of Patient HM, identified after death as Henry Molaison, whose brain was the most studied in medical research history. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe deadly attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh last month was a grave reminder that hate and extremism are alive and metastasizing in America. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhen Charles McPherson first saw Charlie Parker play he said, "I want to be that." Now, he's one of the most renowned saxophonists in San Diego. McPherson tells the story of the introduction that helped shape his life on the KPBS podcast, My First Day. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn light of the massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue leaders of the Jewish community in San Diego are calling on Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, and his campaign to end their personal attacks against challenger Ammar Campa-Najjar. -
KPBS Midday EditionEven though the majority of consumer neuroscience research is conducted with the full consent of participants, there are ethical concerns about the practice. -
KPBS Midday EditionChef Yotam Ottolenghi will be at North County’s Chino Farm on Saturday afternoon as part of Chino’s The Good Earth/Great Chefs series.
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The Alzheimer's Association of San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter hosts a national leader in research and outreach for people living with the disease. -
The San Diego Community College District reopens for the fall semester with major plans for the future. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Union-Tribune reporter Greg Moran joined Midday Edition to talk about details of the case — and what is next.
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- Trump administration freezes $50 million in San Diego County public school funding
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- Ticket sales remain strong despite SD Pride Festival controversy
- San Diego pediatrician warns children could bear the brunt of federal budget cuts