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KSMU student reporter is a finalist in the NPR College Podcast Challenge

KSMU student reporter, Meghan McKinney, finalist in the NPR College Podcast Challenge
Meghan McKinney
KSMU student reporter, Meghan McKinney, finalist in the NPR College Podcast Challenge

Meghan McKinney, a student at Missouri State University, is one of 10 finalists out of more than 500 entries.

KSMU student reporter and announcer, Meghan McKinney, is in the running for the grand prize in the NPR College Podcast Challenge as one of ten finalists. Her entry is titled "Breaking from the Bible Belt." The top prize is $5,000, and each finalist gets $500. It's also a chance for students who want to have a career in journalism to get their work out to a broader audience.

KSMU news director, Michele Skalicky, talked with McKinney about the honor. You can hear the discussion by clicking on the "listen" button above.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.