KANM to broadcast special election segment nationwide

Student radio will focus on election coverage, stories from student perspectives

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor

November 4, 2024

KANM Student Radio, the student-run broadcasting group on campus, will broadcast a special segment nationwide on Wednesday as part of Student News Live’s marathon coverage, 24 hours of continued coverage featuring student broadcasters from around the nation.

KANM’s segment, airing online from 12 to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, will “feature real perspectives from young voters, local election stories and even a few light-hearted moments,” according to a press release. Planned content includes conversations outside polls and man-on-the-street interviews highlighting topics Aggies prioritize.

“Hosted by two anchors, we’ll blend pre-recorded interviews with live polling updates, bringing a fresh and authentic view on the election from a local angle,” the press release reads. “We’ll also have real-time call-ins, giving student representatives from both major parties a chance to share perspectives in a way that connects directly with young voters.”

The press release notes the plan is supported by the Department of Communication and Journalism, and both groups plan to narrow coverage to local issues, including down-ballot candidates, youth turnout issues and on-campus civic engagement.

The segment can be heard online at Student News Live’s website.

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About the Contributor

Nicholas Gutteridge, Managing Editor

Nicholas Gutteridge joined The Battalion in January 2023 as a news reporter before being promoted to news editor in August 2023. He interned at The Pentagon in Washington D.C. from January to May 2024 with the U.S. Air Force Office of Public Affairs before rejoining the newspaper. He has also interned remotely with the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. He is the managing editor for the 2024-25 academic year. Nicholas writes in-depth stories on topics important to students and community members. Previous articles include a dive into a student organization bringing students in contact with a sex offender, a feature on students alleging abuse and manipulation at a local church, and an investigative report on Texas A&M's Title IX enforcement. Nicholas has published work in The Aggieland yearbook and the Maroon Life magazine. Additionally, the Associated Collegiate Press has declared him a finalist for three of its annual Individual Awards: best feature story, best in-depth news story, and reporter of the year. Winners are announced on Nov. 2, 2024.