Jonathan Meador has been selected as the new state capital bureau chief for the Kentucky Public Radio Network (KPRN), it was announced today.
Meador worked previously as a staff writer for the Nashville Scene and LEO Weekly. Recently, he co-authored, along with R.G. Dunlop of the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, an investigation into sexual harassment complaints against State Rep. John Arnold which led to Arnold’s resignation. His work has been honored with several awards from the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists.
“We’re delighted that Jonathan will be our “watchdog” in the state capital,” said Donovan Reynolds, KPRN Board Chair. “He brings an energy and passion to the work, and a strong commitment to public service journalism.”
"I'm absolutely thrilled to cover state government, which I consider one of the most important factors affecting the quality of our lives,” said Meador. “Public radio offers an ideal platform upon which to conduct the kind of journalism that holds elected officials accountable and distills complex, important issues into stories that reach the broadest possible audience, not just in Louisville but across the Commonwealth."