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Abby Turner

Abby Turner

Former Editorial Intern

at8298b@american.edu

Abby is a sophomore at American University majoring in journalism and political science. She is an investigative reporter for The Eagle, AU’s student-run newspaper, and a student in the AU Honors Program. In her free time, she enjoys reading and taking walks around D.C., and she is an avid tea drinker.

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How public radio stations can serve deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | December 16, 2022

WAMU and KQED are using web-based technologies to provide live captions of their programs.

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For stations, changes at Twitter raise questions about platform’s value

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | December 16, 2022

Revamped verification and moderation policies under Elon Musk have public media organizations taking a fresh look at their use of Twitter.

System/Policy

WXXI expands initiative focused on disability education with $1.6M grant

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | December 15, 2022

The Move to Include initiative will grow to include more than 40 public media stations.

Programs/Content

New Classical California stream brings Latin-influenced music to listeners

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | November 15, 2022

Listeners can choose from streams in both English and Spanish.

Engagement

Stations engage underrepresented communities with election resources 

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | November 8, 2022

Public broadcasters have been preparing underserved communities for Tuesday’s elections with projects focused on where and how to vote, as well as topics they’ll find on the ballot.

Programs/Content

Florida collaborative seeks to increase news coverage of underserved Gulf Coast counties

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | October 25, 2022

The collaborative based at WUSF in Tampa will provide reporting to 12 local public and commercial outlets.

Engagement

MPT grants boost local engagement campaigns around Douglass, Tubman documentaries

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | October 13, 2022

Nineteen stations are staging screenings, creating TikTok videos and highlighting student artwork, among other activities.

Programs/Content

Beekeepers sweeten their deal with Colorado Public Radio

By Abby Turner, Former Editorial Intern | October 12, 2022

CPR’s partnership with a local startup combines environmental and workplace education.

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