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 EditionThis Wednesday, some San Diego residents will put out their shiny new green bins to be collected.
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San Diego news leaders join KPBS Roundtable to talk about what they see in the field of journalism today.
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Water bills in San Diego are about to go up. That increase is due in part to planned upgrades at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant.
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KPBS Midday EditionIn Imperial County 85% of residents are Latino and 48% of registered voters are Democrats, but Republicans are making inroads.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe University of Georgia-bound running back scored a record four touchdowns to lead the Hornets to a championship that has long eluded the team.
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Chef Brad Wise shares tips on how to cut costs without having to cut corners on taste or festivities. Then, we explore the true history of Thanksgiving with a scholar of American Indian studies. And more on the power of gratitude, giving thanks and KPBS staff share Thanksgiving traditions.
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KPBS Midday EditionCongresswoman Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, began her second term in office this week.
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Mariachi music is a Mexican tradition during the Christmas season and San Diego has some of the best.
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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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