Megan Manata

Interactive Producer

Megan Manata is an Interactive Producer at CapRadio.

Prior to joining CapRadio, Megan was an intern at NPR where she reported for the National Desk and KCRW, a Santa Monica-based radio station, where she produced for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Megan is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she received her M.S. in journalism. While at USC, Megan wore many hats; she reported, produced, and directed in a team the school’s radio magazine program while she also worked as an editor for digital news.

Megan first started listening to public radio in college and has never stopped since.

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Stories by Megan Manata

California launches program reimbursing CalFresh recipients for buying produce grown in-state
April 4, 2023
CalFresh issued its last round of pandemic-era extra payments in March. The state has launched a new program aimed at making fresh fruit and vegetables more accessible and affordable to those receiving assistance.
Interview: Sacramentan and Evanescence guitarist Tim McCord discusses this week’s Aftershock Festival
October 6, 2022
The Aftershock festival is starting Thursday, and it’s estimated to bring in about $30 million in revenue for the city and region. Sacramentan Tim McCord shares how he joined Evanescence, one the festival's headliners this weekend.
Interview: Sacramento Ballet is back with its ‘Beers and Ballet’ series
September 30, 2022
This weekend, Sacramento Ballet is kicking off the start of its 68th season with their popular “Beers and Ballet” series. The organization also announced a new company for aspiring dancers.
Interview: What to expect to expect at Sacramento's Chalk It Up! art festival
September 2, 2022
Sacramento’s Chalk It Up! Festival is still expected to happen this weekend despite the triple-digit heat. Here’s what attendees can look forward to this weekend.
How three California women are working to change the way the state responds to wildfires
July 15, 2022
With fire season ramping up, three women in a historically white male-dominated field are on a mission to teach residents that fire is not an enemy but a part of California’s natural wildlife cycle.
Interview: Infectious outbreaks may lead to discrimination. Here’s why we should avoid that.
June 27, 2022
Since the onset of the monkeypox outbreak, the WHO has focused on LGBTQ+ groups since the first few infections that cropped up appeared at gay-themed events in Europe. This could cause discrimination against a marginalized group.
Sacramento region hit with another heat wave this week, cooling centers to open
June 21, 2022
People in the Sacramento region will be facing a heat wave this week with temperatures as high as 104 degrees during the day and overnight lows of 70 degrees. Cities and counties throughout the region are opening cooling centers.
Interview: Shasta County Registrar recounts tensions during primary election
June 16, 2022
As Trump’s “Big Lie” continues to divide Americans, in Shasta County, the clerk and registrar of voters has witnessed some alarming situations happen during the latest primary election.
Interview: Sacramento Pride Festival returns in-person
June 10, 2022
After two years, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center will again hold the Sacramento Pride festival in person June 11-12.
Interview: What to know about ‘road charges’ if California moves from gas tax
May 5, 2022
Road maintenance is tied to what could be said is an antiquated model of taxation — a gas tax. California may switch over to a “road charge.” Here’s what you need to know.

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