Shawn Turner
WKAR General ManagerShawn Turner is general manager of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, serving Michigan’s capital region. Turner is also a professor of strategic communication at MSU.
Turner currently serves on the board of directors for NPR, the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority, and the German Marshall Fund.
Prior to his current positions at MSU, Turner served in senior positions in government and in non-profit and academic organizations. Turner is also a published author and former national security analyst for CNN. Turner is also a retired United States Marine Corps officer with 21 years of service.
Updated 10/2024
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This vote is a direct attack on public media, putting at risk the independent journalism, educational programming, and local connection that millions rely on every day. -
The critical moment has arrived. The White House has formally asked Congress to take back $1.1 billion set aside for all public broadcasters for the next two years. -
It’s heartening that so many refuse to let threats to public media go unopposed. During the past few weeks, you answered the call to support WKAR like never before. -
As Congress prepares to vote on the issue of federal funding for public media, the most important voices that will influence the decisions of lawmakers are yours.
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Thank you to every viewer, listener, donor and friend for making the case for public media through these first months of 2025. Your support now means more than ever before. -
For more than 100 years, WKAR has been serving your community. Your voice of support can help ensure that WKAR remains a vital servant of this community for years to come
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At WKAR Public Media, 2024 has been a year of creating exceptional original content, connecting with community, creating spaces where families learn together, and so much more. -
This week, I offer a look ahead at new shows for you from NOVA, PBS KIDS and Ken Burns. Plus, new episodes from WKAR originals “Binary Minds” and “Beyond the Score.” -
As I write this, the countdown to Election Day 2024 can be measured in hours. For those still preparing to cast your vote, here's a reminder of 2024 Election reporting and resources available from WKAR. Beyond Election Day, we can look forward to celebrating those who have sworn an oath to protect and defend our democracy. Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. -
As we say farewell to September and look forward to October, there is a lot to look forward to including a range of exceptional programming spanning literature, politics, music, technology, sports, and more.
