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Author: Liz Shoemaker

Liz Shoemaker

Liz Shoemaker is a rising senior Media Studies and Politics major at The Catholic University of America. Liz previously wrote for the Catholic University magazine and has worked in both government and public relations. When she's not busy interning or studying, Liz is very involved in the Washington, D.C., Ultimate Frisbee community.

  • Programs/Content

    Record-setting BTS Tiny Desk inspires donations to public radio

    In just 25 minutes, the video broke the record for the most-viewed Tiny Desk performance within 24 hours of premiering.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    September 22, 2020
  • Programs/Content

    MPT enlists Firelight Films for documentaries on iconic Marylanders

    "I couldn't have dreamt of two better subjects for films," says Firelight's Stanley Nelson.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    August 12, 2019
  • Programs/Content

    With digital-first experiment, Florida station zeroes in on climate change

    The debut issue of WJCT's "Adapt" featured stories, videos and interviews on topics including seabirds, eco-friendly homes and carbon dioxide emissions.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    August 7, 2019
  • Programs/Content

    With CPB support, WUCF will expand video series about emergency responders

    The Florida station launched "Meet the Helpers" locally in 2016 after the Pulse nightclub shooting.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    July 25, 2019
  • Colorado Triple A station rebrands in bid for younger audience

    Colorado Public Radio's research had found that "OpenAir," the station's former brand, wasn't resonating with listeners.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    July 25, 2019
  • Programs/Content

    How Instagram gave students a new way to report for ‘PBS NewsHour’

    The goal of the project was "to infuse Instagram with original news reporting created by teens for teens."
    By Liz Shoemaker
    July 18, 2019
  • Development

    ‘Death, Sex & Money’ rewards new donors with opportunity to break a sweat

    “There’s something humbling and humiliating about a group exercise class,” said host Anna Sale. “We thought, let’s just get together and do ...
    By Liz Shoemaker
    June 21, 2019
  • Programs/Content

    ‘Molly of Denali’ ties podcast to broadcast

    An eight-episode prequel is setting the stage for the PBS Kids show's July premiere.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    June 21, 2019
  • System/Policy

    Fan’s collection of 8,000 cassettes preserves unique era in Princeton station’s history

    “Imagine if someone offered you a photo album that was filled with pictures of you and your family from the last 20 ...
    By Liz Shoemaker
    June 13, 2019
  • Mountain West News Bureau expands coverage to Nevada with addition of KUNR

    KUNR becomes the sixth station in the CPB-backed regional collaboration.
    By Liz Shoemaker
    May 30, 2019

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