Brian O'Keefe
Morning Edition HostBrian comes to WMUK after spending nearly 30 years as News Director of a public radio station in the Chicago area. Brian grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting. He started working in public radio while at WKU; and has worked in radio news for more than 35 years. Brian lives on a quiet lake in Barry County with his wife and three dogs. Thanks to his Kentucky roots, he’s an avid collector of bourbon and other varieties of whiskey. Above all else, Brian considers himself a story teller and looks forward to sharing southwest Michigan stories with WMUK’s listeners.
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In a recent interview, Kavalhuna said competing for education funding and recruiting students will be among the biggest challenges in the years to come. -
Author and communication educator Irshad Manji discussed her communication philosophy and a workshop planned to be held at Western Michigan University this fall.
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As migratory birds pass through Michigan, internet tools have made them easier than ever to track. -
“When this institution succeeds or fails it feels personal to me, like it’s part of my family," Kavalhuna said. -
On one of his final days as president of Western Michigan University, Edward Montgomery visited WMUK to discuss his nearly eight years leading the institution. -
WMUK's Brian O'Keefe has a conversation with Embedded podcast producer Zach Mack. -
Jamon Jordan, city historian of Detroit, reflects on the life of his mentor. -
Despite persistent fear and unsubstantiated claims of fraud, Chris Thomas isn't worried about the November 5th election. -
Until this summer, Battle Creek owned a little-used natural area in southeast Barry County. Environmentalists and local leaders came together to make the Bailey Nature Preserve part of the Barry County Parks Department. -
The head of the Disability Network Southwest Michigan said the campaign takes back a word that may have been thought of as rude.
