Author: Ben Morse
Ben is a junior at American University majoring in journalism and minoring in economics. He is the managing editor and men’s basketball beat writer for the sports section of American’s student-run newspaper, The Eagle. When not brainstorming story ideas for Current or The Eagle, Ben plays guitar in AU’s jazz orchestra.
Stations contribute reporting, expand reach of new rural news network
Colorado Public Radio and KOSU in Oklahoma are participating in the Rural News Network, a new initiative from the Institute for Nonprofit ...By Ben MorseJanuary 6, 2022Louisville Public Media podcast explores experiences of Asian Americans in Kentucky
Created in the wake of the Atlanta shootings, "Where Y'all Really From" became the station’s fastest-growing podcast.By Ben MorseDecember 9, 2021Extraterrestrial radio dramas are taking off at Nevada Public Radio
The genre has become an annual offering from Nevada Public Radio after the station tried it out during the pandemic.By Ben MorseNovember 18, 2021New cafe inside 88Nine Radio Milwaukee studios seeks to open up station to the community
The station wants Milwaukeeans to be immersed in its music and food when a restaurant opens early next year.By Ben MorseNovember 4, 2021Why it’s a big deal that the latest episode of NPR’s ‘Embedded’ includes audio from ...
A narrow challenge to a law banning broadcasts of criminal proceedings may help expand journalists’ ability to cover trials.By Ben MorseOctober 15, 2021New ‘NewsHour’ initiative deepens reporting on diverse communities
“The misery from a local perspective continues even after some of the national media has left. But the unique thing with The ...By Ben MorseOctober 1, 2021New ‘Mountain Stage’ host upholds show’s traditions for a growing audience
After a long run as a popular guest musician, Kathy Mattea is the second permanent host in the show's history.By Ben MorseSeptember 22, 2021