Supervising Editor, Science/Health at NPR. Previously: @NPRMidwestNews, @HarvestPM, @KBIA, @nprscience.

Joined April 2008
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#IREJobCenter: @NPRMidwestNews is looking for an investigative reporter who knows how to identify stories that will amplify voices that often go unheard, dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences. ire.org/job-center/investiga…

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A poll like no other! With @EmersonPolling we crafted questions with Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska in mind: Here’s what Midwest voters say about abortion, climate change, and other key issues. We'll continue to share findings all week. kcur.org/news/2024-10-07/her…
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It's here: Ep. 1 "We Live Here: 10 Years After the Ferguson Uprising" Michael Brown Jr. has become a gateway for people to talk about racial injustice and policing. This ep explores how people, 10 years after the Ferguson Uprising, view his legacy. 1/2 stlpr.org/podcast/we-live-he…
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Today, the first episode of the new season of We Live Here is out, looking at the 10 years since Mike Brown was killed. So much hard work has gone into this season. Shout out to @D_Towski @ulaakuz @EmilyWoodbury @krishusted @STLPRGreg and a special thanks to @cornandpotatoes
It's here: Ep. 1 "We Live Here: 10 Years After the Ferguson Uprising" Michael Brown Jr. has become a gateway for people to talk about racial injustice and policing. This ep explores how people, 10 years after the Ferguson Uprising, view his legacy. 1/2 stlpr.org/podcast/we-live-he…
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In the Midwest, many states have space – or beds – for boys who need a spot in a foster residential home, but there are not as many beds for girls. 1/4 @krishusted explored this part of the systems that are supposed to support girls, many with PTSD. Photo: @erjlee
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JOB THREAD: There are only so many teams like ours. The Midwest Newsroom produces investigative and in-depth journalism for and about our region. Our fairly unique configuration allows us to produce our own work and partner with journalists around the region. 1/4
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The Midwest Newsroom is hiring a senior content editor. Attn: #IRE24 Come work on investigations with us in Iowa. iowapublicradio.org/careers-…
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Are you at #IRE24? I am not, but these two members of the @NPRMidwestNews team ARE: @krishusted & @kavahnmansouri can answer your questions about our Senior Content Editor job opening.🏆
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Come work with us!! This is the Great Midwest, after all.
We're hiring! SENIOR CONTENT EDITOR Are you an experienced journalist who cares deeply about holding the powerful accountable?  Do you believe there are important stories to tell for and about Midwesterners? Info ➡️ iowapublicradio.org/careers-…
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Let's go!
Today's the day! He has served in the role as "interim," and today we are proud to announce that @krishusted is our OFFICIAL investigative editor. (This means we will soon be posting a job opening for Senior Content Editor. Stay tuned for that!)
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The famed first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses are back. But things are different this time around. Coming Soon! Caucus Land '24 -- from @IowaPublicRadio & @NPRMidwestNews Props @Clay_Masters @johnpemble @krishusted🏆 TRAILER: iowapublicradio.org/2024/202…
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NPR is stepping away from Twitter, and this includes this NPR Politics feed. Please read the thread to find other ways to find our work, including: NPR Politics Instagram: bit.ly/40Ys9L1 NPR Politics newsletter: n.pr/3KO418t

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News: NPR becomes first major news org to stop using Twitter, saying that the Elon Musk-owned platform “is taking actions that undermine our credibility.” “We are not putting our journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining our credibility…”
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NPR stands for freedom of speech & holding the powerful accountable. A vigorous, vibrant free press is essential to the health of our democracy. My full statement on the recent inaccurate Twitter label below:
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The Audio (Small) Award goes to @kcur and @NPRMidwestNews for "Overlooked," an investigative podcast about how systemic problems long left unaddressed in the Midwest allowed a white male police officer to exploit Black women for decades. #IREAwards
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The Audio (Small) Award goes to @kcur and @NPRMidwestNews for "Overlooked," an investigative podcast about how systemic problems long left unaddressed in the Midwest allowed a white male police officer to exploit Black women for decades. #IREAwards
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