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Author: Walker Whalen

Walker Whalen
Walker Whalen

Walker Whalen is Current's spring 2026 Intern. They are a fourth-year journalism student at American University and have interned previously at U.S. News & World Report and the Laslo Congressional Bureau. They are also the editor-in-chief of The Eagle Online, American University's student newspaper.

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    Composite image showing four photos arranged in a two-by-two grid. Top left: Jess Berg, a woman with long blond hair. smiles. Top right: Fieta Robinson, a woman with long curly hair and a flower tucked behind her ear, smiles while standing near a window with soft indoor light. Bottom left: Ann Alquist, a woman with short dark hair and large hoop earrings, smiles in a softly lit hallway or office interior. Bottom right: Bryant Denton holds a microphone while speaking onstage in front of a mural-like background.

    How four public media workers are navigating life after layoffs

    Losing a job is “all the emotions you could possibly feel, and you’ve got to work through it and get through it ...
    By Julian Wyllie, Francisco Rodriguez, Mike Janssen and Walker Whalen
    March 9, 2026
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    Musician Olivia Park plays the flute for a recent episode of “From the Top.”

    KERA acquires producer of public radio’s ‘From the Top’

    Establishing a home base in North Texas will allow the show to test new ideas and host local events, said From the ...
    By Walker Whalen
    February 24, 2026
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    Wisconsin News Collaborative launches with environmental focus

    In response to the loss of federal funding, three public radio stations are partnering to better meet audience needs.
    By Walker Whalen
    February 11, 2026
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    ICT teams up with Marquette University to expand Indigenous journalism in Great Lakes region

    The Diederich College of Communication will house ICT’s new regional bureau, making its facilities available and integrating reporter expertise into the journalism ...
    By Walker Whalen
    January 26, 2026

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