Mack Linebaugh

Mack is the VP of Audience Engagement for WPLN News — but what does that even mean? In the past, this might have been called "programming." But with all due respect for the term, "programming" sounds a bit one-directional for today's world. We no longer simply program shows for our audience to consume. We engage with our audience across the platforms they use. We strive to have reciprocal dialog and reflect our community. Previously, Mack was the station's digital director, and he's worn a few other hats in his 20-year public radio career. Mack's a Nashville native, a musician, dad, tinkerer and explorer of too many disparate hobbies.