
Russel Brodhacker
Communications CoordinatorAs our Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Russel is instrumental in engaging in the community to foster meaningful connections. With a knack for writing and connection, Broadhacker ensures that our community knows what we are doing when we are doing it.
Before joining our team, Russel explored various endeavors, but now, he's fully immersed in the world of media and communications, bringing his unique perspective and skills to the table. Armed with a college degree from Purdue University Northwest, where he majored in Communications with a concentration in public relations, Russel brings a unique perspective to the team at Lakeshore.
Whether exploring the great outdoors, penning a children's book, or spreading kindness incognito, Russel embodies the spirit of adventure both in and out of the office. Join us in celebrating his passion, creativity, and dedication to making a difference at Lakeshore Public Media.
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Following technical difficulties in Indianapolis surrounding the television broadcast of Tuesday’s State of the State Address, Lakeshore Public Media will broadcast the recording of Governor Eric Holcomb’s final State of the State on Lakeshore PBS Friday, January 12 at 8 p.m. It will also be available for on-demand viewing on LakeshorePublicMedia.org.Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush’s State of the Judiciary Address airs on both Lakeshore PBS and 89.1FM, January 23 at 6 p.m.
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Lakeshore Public Media asks for the public’s participation as the northwest Indiana public broadcaster collects toys for local families, at its Merrillville station until December 7.
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Lakeshore Public Media adds NPR’s newest podcast bundle, NPR +, as an additional benefit for donors who support Lakeshore’s radio broadcast.
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Lakeshore Public Media readies for its 2023 Northwest Indiana election night coverage set to broadcast live on 89.1FM on Tuesday, November 7 from 7-9 p.m.
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Lakeshore Public Media, operating as a steward of knowledge and entertainment, orchestrated a two-day screening of "The American Buffalo" documentary.
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Lakeshore Public Media announced today that it is now live streaming on Local Now – Allen Media Group's leading free streaming service for local news and entertainment in America.
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Lakeshore Public Media’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) is conducting a meeting Friday, October 27, at 3 p.m. (CT). The CAB meeting will be held in person at Lakeshore Public Media’s station located in Merrillville, Ind.
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Local screening of Ken Burns' highly anticipated documentary, "The American Buffalo," on Friday, October 20 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m at Broken Wagon Bison Ranch.
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Lakeshore Public Media’s television broadcast, Lakeshore PBS, is the presenting station of the Whitney Reynolds Show which airs its new season October 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The Whitney Reynolds Show (WRS) is a topic-based talk show that is driven by positive change through real-life issues.
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Lakeshore Public Media is pleased to announce its partnership with local League of Women Voters (LWV) groups to provide essential support and coverage of mayoral debates in Hobart, Portage, and Valparaiso.