This episode, we try something new on the Brief, something we eventually plan to do a lot more of: conversations with the people who work to bring you APTN National News live every weeknight, be it in front of or behind the camera. Up first: part one of host Rick Harp's chat with the longstanding line-up director for APTN News, Bruce Spence.

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