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Griffin Rowell

Editorial Intern

gr6009a@student.american.edu

Griffin is a rising third-year student at American University and is Current's editorial intern through AU School of Communication’s Dean’s Internship program., where he studies Communications, Law, Economics, Government (C.L.E.G) and Public Relations & Strategic Communications. He is the music editor at the American University newspaper “The Eagle” as well as a television and movie critic. Griffin is local to the District, an avid music listener and concert attendee, Wizards fan, and a political and pop culture enthusiast. Griffin is thrilled to write and report on public media and strengthen his digital skills with the team at Current.

Programs/Content

Study finds Amy Goodman sends mountain lions lunging for dial

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 26, 2017

A study testing fear in the animals used the voices of Goodman and other broadcast hosts.

Programs/Content

88Nine Radio Milwaukee introduces all-Milwaukee music stream

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 21, 2017

Program Director Jordan Lee says 88Nine hopes to add prerecorded hosts to the stream next year, possibly by using students in Milwaukee schools.

Programs/Content

WVPB podcast seeks to highlight local talent, state’s musical range

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 21, 2017

The podcast’s second season features figures from across the spectrum of West Virginia’s music scene.

System/Policy

Disagreement over upkeep costs jeopardizes PBS service in remote Minnesota

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 14, 2017

The Duluth PBS station rebroadcast to the area is willing to help out, but with some conditions.

Quick Takes

NPR and Triple A stations partner to promote up-and-coming musicians

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 13, 2017

Stations from all across the country will work together on the initiative.

Programs/Content

WYEP joins effort to build Pittsburgh’s music scene

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 12, 2017

The Triple A station is working with a coalition that plans to redress the noise ordinances and curfews that limit venues for local performances.

Programs/Content

Louisville’s WUOL extends music education to summer event series, podcast

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 6, 2017

Launch of ‘The Music Box,’ including podcast episodes and an online music curriculum, coincides with the station’s annual Summer Listening program.

Quick Takes

Survey finds favorable view of PBS among LGBT consumers

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | June 1, 2017

PBS is among the top 10 in brand perception among LGBT consumers, according to YouGov.

Quick Takes

Chicago Public Media seeks to expand WBEZ news staff

By Griffin Rowell, Editorial Intern | May 30, 2017

CEO Goli Sheikholeslami discussed the plans at a City Club of Chicago lunch event, reports Crain’s.