Nate John
Innovation SpecialistNate John previously managed products and projects for the innovation team that pertain to news and on-demand media. He earned his bachelor’s degree in religious studies at SDSU. His favorite projects focused on religion in media. He's had a lot of jobs at KPBS, serving as its first newsroom coordinator, then the first innovation specialist. During pledge, Nate often stepped in as on-air talent for TV and radio. He also served as news director for SDSU’s campus radio station and works on his own independent podcasts. With experience in TV, audio and the web, Nate enjoys working with any tool that helps people devour great stories. He also loves hiking, camping, breakfast food, and binging great TV. Nate accepts proposals for "game changing" cloud solutions on behalf of Jim Tinsky.
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KPBS Midday EditionWe will be providing discussion and insight into the very small religion of the Rastafari. Who are the most vital historic figures? What tenets does it prescribe to? And how do they respond to the public view of the Rastafari?
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KPBS Midday EditionWe will be providing a forum to discuss one of the most controversial religious traditions of modern American times- Scientology.
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Atheism, although having a more subtle impact throughout American history, has never been in the forefront of societal discussion. This recently growing popularity of Atheism, or "unbelief," has helped push this quiet minority into greater popularity. We will be providing a spotlight for this movement and show its true nature in the U.S.
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Known in religious communities as "His Holiness," The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has decided to resign his position as political leader of Tibet. What will the ramifications be for the global Buddhist community and Tibetan people who currently reside in Dharamsala, India? And how will this impact the relations between the Chinese government and Tibet? -
Juan Melendez, spent nearly 18 years on Florida's death row for a crime he did not commit. In 2002 he became the 99th U.S. inmate to be released from death row. Juan will share his story, experiences, and uniquely familiar views on the death penalty. He will also discuss why his story is not rare, the problems he sees with the death penalty system.
- 60,000+ march through downtown for 'No Kings' Day protest, other rallies planned throughout the county
- 3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump's birthday
- Food worker with 'fantasy' of security career sought in Minnesota political shootings
- Advice for trying GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from a doctor who's been there
- Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?