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Former Editorial Intern
Gabe is a junior at American University, where he double majors in Journalism and CLEG: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government. He edits and writes for American’s student-run newspaper, The Eagle, and is the general manager of American University Television. When not at school, Gabe is reading and watching the news at home in central Maine.
The goal for “Hawai‘i Kulāiwi” is “to help the audience just see Hawaii the way that Hawaiians do,” says Paige Okamura, known to listeners as “DJ Mermaid.”
“Eat Your Heartland Out” creator Capri Cafaro sees conversations about food as a way to emphasize what we have in common.
Rollout of the public broadcaster’s digital news brand includes launching a website next year.
Stations and their community partners are welcoming the show’s social and emotional curriculum with virtual events and interactive in-school workshops.
Through his efforts to share best practices in public TV fundraising, Soper gained “a wonderful perspective on stations across the country and their different kinds of needs,” said former PBS COO Neil Mahrer.
The Public Welfare Foundation backed a new reporting position and community-focused events.
The half-hour show, also titled “Flatland,” debuts Thursday with host D. Rashaan Gilmore.
Funds are enabling stations in current and potential COVID-19 hotspots to design projects that address their communities’ specific needs.