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 EditionSan Diego Congressman Duncan Hunter introduced the Draft America's Daughters Act which would require women to register with the selective service. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe study of 15,000 attorneys published this week by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation also found 28 percent of American attorneys struggle with depression. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diegans are being asked to continue water conservation efforts, in spite of all this rain, news of the Sierra snow pack at 130 percent of the historical average for this time of year, and the San Diego County Water Authority dumping half a billion excess gallons of treated drinking water back into Lower Otay Reservoir. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhen you think about ukulele music what comes to mind? Gentle strumming on the beaches of Waikiki? Perhaps an old Elvis movie? Prepare to be re-introduced to this charming instrument, by the amazing repertoire of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Thursday, the CPUC raised fees for solar panel owners, but did not approve the higher charges requested by the state's utility companies, including San Diego Gas & Electric. California's goal is to move the state toward the use of renewable energy sources, but how exactly do you charge for sunlight? -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Chargers announced on Friday that they will play at Qualcomm Stadium for the 2016 NFL season and try to reach a deal with local political leaders for a new stadium.
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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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- California steps in to keep LGBTQ+ crisis line alive after federal cuts
- Debt-free at a tech job: How the powerful UC system lands students at Apple and Google
- The USDA wants states to hand over food stamp data by the end of July