Follow WBURKathleen McNerney
Kathleen works primarily with Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to help research, record and edit interviews on a range of subjects.
Kathleen joined WBUR in 2008, beginning as a freelancer in the newscast unit, and has since worn many hats at the station. She has worked as both the production assistant and senior news writer for Morning Edition, where she wrote, reported and produced WBUR newscasts and updated wbur.org. Occasionally, Kathleen is in the studio at 2 a.m., filling in as the senior producer of Morning Edition.
Before joining WBUR, Kathleen completed a year of volunteer service in El Paso, Texas, with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She spent most of her time there teaching English as a second language, facilitating empowerment and art therapy workshops at various women’s shelters and assisting with Border Immersion Experience programs along the United States-Mexico border.
Kathleen graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University, where she worked for WFUV as a reporter and news anchor. Kathleen was part of WFUV’s award-winning coverage of the 2006 elections, for which she covered former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer. She also was awarded first place for best student newscast from Public Radio News Directors International in 2006.
Bilateral Amputee Sends Message Of Hope To Bombing Victims
April 26, 2013BOSTON — Muji Karim lost both of his legs after a car accident in 2011. Now, he is trying to learn how to run again, and spreading a message of hope for survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings who also lost limbs.
Public Visits First Blast Site To Grieve, Look For Closure
April 25, 2013
BOSTON — For the first time since the Boston Marathon bombing, people were able to walk down Boylston Street Wednesday, and past the sites of the two blasts.
Businesses, Residents Return To Boylston After Boston Marathon Bombing
April 24, 2013BOSTON — On Tuesday, business owners and residents were finally able to return to Boylston Street, which had been closed off as a crime scene since the Boston Marathon bombings.
Curator Worries About Lost History Of Marathon Memorial Items
April 23, 2013
BOSTON — At least one museum curator is concerned that as the city moves back toward normalcy, some of the items that mark the marathon bombings site will be lost.
Hingham Track Coach Among Those To Help Victims In Moments After Blast
April 18, 2013BOSTON — “I just knew it had to be done,” said Hingham teacher and track coach Rick Kates, who is also a trained EMT.
Marathon Runner Relives ‘Terrifying’ Experience
April 16, 2013BOSTON — The moment Rebecca Roach heard the blast she knew it was coming from the where she had just seen her friends and family cheering her on.
30 Years Later, Last American Male To Win Boston Marathon To Run Again
April 12, 2013
BOSTON — On Monday, the last American male to win the Boston Marathon, Greg Meyer, will run the course again.
Falmouth To Vote On Removing Wind Turbines
April 02, 2013
FALMOUTH, Mass. — The vote comes after residents have complained of health issues. If approved, Falmouth would become the first town in the country to tear down its turbines.
Community Leader: Boston's Leadership Should Reflect Diverse Population
April 01, 2013BOSTON — Rev. Ray Hammond says any mayoral candidate needs to be inclusive of every neighborhood and people of every ethnicity.
Will The Red Sox Make A Comeback?
March 29, 2013
BOSTON — After the Sox finished last in the American League East last season, all eyes are on the retooled team.