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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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. -
I’m excited to announce that WKAR will be an Early Voting Center for East Lansing residents Oct. 21 through Nov. 3, daily from 10am to 6pm. -
In the weeks leading up to November 5 and beyond, WKAR is your source for local, state, and national election news and analysis; plus community service and special events. -
The spring of 2024 has been another bountiful awards season for the WKAR team. The latest honors: five wins at the Michigan Regional Emmy® Awards. -
May offers a time for people across the country to reflect on the contributions, sacrifices, and service of members of the armed forces—both past and present. -
On behalf of our staff here at WKAR, I extend congratulations to the MSU student employees and interns graduating this spring. As you look to your future, you can take pride in knowing that you are building on a tradition dating back to the earliest days of WKAR broadcasting. -
A core element of the vision of WKAR is to be the most trusted and reliable source of educational content that enriches the community we serve. Joining the National Reading Month celebration each March is among the many ways that we can turn that vision to reality.
