Brendan McCarthy

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Brendan McCarthy is the interim news director forWFPLand the managing editor of the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, both part ofLouisville Public Media.

McCarthy is a veteran newspaper and television investigative reporter. He has earned several accolades for his work, including 2009 Pulitzer Prize finalist nod, a George Polk Award, and a regional Emmy award, among other honors.

Government & Politics

Kentucky’s Tweeting Governor Blocks Critics On Social Media… And He’s Not The Only One

Brendan McCarthy

Gov. Matt Bevin in recent months has turned to social media platforms to slam local media and share his political views directly with followers.But as…
Education

U of L Foundation Wrongly Withheld Public Records, Attorney General Rules

Brendan McCarthy

The University of Louisville Foundation violated the law in withholding public records from WFPL’s Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, according…
Arts & Culture

This Eastern Kentucky Couple Got Married in a Grocery Store

Brendan McCarthy

This love story starts a decade ago in a Winn-Dixie in eastern Kentucky. Kristina Hall worked in the office. Clinton Stacy was a stockboy. "I honestly...