Author: Walker Whalen
Walker Whalen is a fourth-year journalism student at American University and has 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.
Stations try to keep Learning Neighborhoods alive after Ready to Learn cuts
“I had worked really hard to build trust and transparency and relationships,” said Lenea Pierzchanowski, an education specialist for Idaho Public Television.By Walker Whalen and Mike JanssenJuly 7, 2026Report highlights risks to documentary films after rescission of pubmedia funding
The loss of federal funds for public media "is hugely challenging for these documentary storytellers to be able to do that work ...June 2, 2026KERA breaks ground on headquarters, prepares to launch local news show
Funding from the station’s capital campaign is supporting the expansion and community outreach.March 26, 2026How 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 ...March 9, 2026KERA 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 ...February 24, 2026Wisconsin 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.February 11, 2026ICT 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 ...January 26, 2026







