Jonathan Kealing

Jonathan Kealing is a former executive editor for PRI.org.

I am a former executive editor for PRI.org. and was with Public Radio International 2011-2018, based in Minneapolis. I came to PRI to help relaunch PRI.org as a destination for serious journalism and community.

I was news editor then deputy editor through 2016 and became executive editor in 2017.

At PRI.org, I oversee the work of our social team to encourage interaction and engagement with out site visitors, as well as PRI.org's story editors who commission and edit the stories we publish. In addition, I work with reporters and editors from PRI's shows to improve our digital storytelling and make our journalism better.

Prior to coming to PRI, I worked for The World Company in Lawrence, Kan., where I oversaw a group of websites devoted to local news, sports and community health. I've also spent time as a reporter covering higher education.

In addition to my work for PRI.org, I'm active in journalism circles — guest-lecturing at colleges and universities, participating in a teaching program that sends American journalists to China and as immediate past president of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists.

Outside of journalism, I'm a father, avid reader, travel-geek, amateur photographer, husband and dog-owner. I'm always in search of my next great trip and am eager to talk to PRI.org visitors about how we can help make your experience here better.

Ilhan Omar

Democrats look set for a big win in the House, but losses in the Senate

The candidates in the 2018 midterm elections were among the most diverse groups of candidates in American history. Here are the results of some races we've been watching.

Democrats look set for a big win in the House, but losses in the Senate
Kansas Jayhawks center Udoka Azubuike drives to the basket against Clemson Tigers forward Elijah Thomas during the first half in the semifinals of the Midwest regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

After six years, this Nigerian mother and son will reunite — at the Final Four

After six years, this Nigerian mother and son will reunite — at the Final Four
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos

President Trump, what is your position on the Colombian peace process?

President Trump, what is your position on the Colombian peace process?
People march demanding U.S. President Donald Trump release his tax returns, in New York, April 15, 2017.

President Trump, this year's taxes are due tomorrow. When will you share yours with the public?

President Trump, this year's taxes are due tomorrow. When will you share yours with the public?
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, sits next to retired US Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn

#25. @realDonaldTrump Had the Flynn story not gone public, would you still have asked him to resign? #100Days100Qs

#25. @realDonaldTrump Had the Flynn story not gone public, would you still have asked him to resign? #100Days100Qs
US President Donald Trump reacts after signing an executive order to impose tighter vetting of travelers entering the United States, at the Pentagon in Washington, January 27, 2017.

#11. @realDonaldTrump What specific steps do you want to see added to the current refugee vetting process to make it more 'extreme'

President Donald Trump has halted the admission of refugees while he works to tighten the already-stringent refugee vetting process. So we wondered what he'd like to see changed.

#11. @realDonaldTrump What specific steps do you want to see added to the current refugee vetting process to make it more 'extreme'
US President Donald Trump waves as he leaves the CIA headquarters

Mr. President, we have some questions. Welcome to #100Days100Qs.

Donald Trump hasn't given the press, or the people, many chances to ask him questions. His one press conference after winning election was brief. But we still have questions — and we're hoping you'll help us get answers.

Mr. President, we have some questions. Welcome to #100Days100Qs.
Hundreds of thousands march down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, DC, January 21, 2017.

PHOTOS: From DC to New York, Chicago to LA, nearly 2 million rally for women

The Women's March — in DC and elsewhere — far exceeded organizers' expectations for turnout.

PHOTOS: From DC to New York, Chicago to LA, nearly 2 million rally for women
Protesters carrying banners and placards take part in a Women's March in Stockholm, Sweden

PHOTOS: It's official. The Women's March has swept the globe

Tens of thousands of women and men turned out for the March on Washington's sister marches in cities and countries around the globe. See the pictures.

PHOTOS: It's official. The Women's March has swept the globe
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras

Remembering Carrie Fisher's outspokenness about her alcoholism and other challenges

Carrie Fisher, who died Tuesday at the age of 60, never shied away from her personal struggles — confronting them head-on and even turning them into inspiration for her art.

Remembering Carrie Fisher's outspokenness about her alcoholism and other challenges
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

What Hollywood nuclear war movies still have to tell us today

The US and Russia each still have more than 1,000 strategic nuclear warheads deployed and ready to strike. Depending on your point of view, they remain the biggest safeguard or biggest risk to international peace and security.

What Hollywood nuclear war movies still have to tell us today
A giant version of the Ryder Cup trophy

The Ryder Cup is teeing off, and I'm going (yay!)

Of all the golf tournaments, the Ryder Cup is different. It's not an individual sport, it's a team endeavor.

The Ryder Cup is teeing off, and I'm going (yay!)
Grand Prismatic at Yellowstone

The national parks belong to everyone — so why doesn't everyone care?

It took me three decades to discover why US national parks are precious. The National Park Service's future will depend on making all Americans feel that way.

The national parks belong to everyone — so why doesn't everyone care?
Turkish military block access to the Bosphorus bridge

A brief history of coups in NATO nations

The Turkish military is in the midst of an attempted coup, and while it's too soon to say whether it will succeed, it's not too soon to look back at the history of coups in NATO nations

A brief history of coups in NATO nations
Cartoon honoring victims of Nice violence

How cartoonists worldwide are standing by the residents of Nice

These cartoons are among those being shared across social media following the attack Thursday night.

How cartoonists worldwide are standing by the residents of Nice