Behind the 8

Longtime WISH-TV meteorologist Randy Ollis recently made it official, announcing he will retire late this summer. In this edition of Behind The 8, Randy talks about his passion for weather, his life in television, and even his faith with WISH-TV's George Mallet.

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During Amber Hankins' roughly three months of maternity leave, her colleagues on Life. Style. Live. jokingly referred to the time period as their "long national nightmare." It might not have been all that bad, but the team really missed Amber's unfailingly positive attitude, work ethic, and cheerful leadership. George Mallet sat down with Amber to talk about the importance of family, transitioning back into the workplace, and balancing it all flawlessly.

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Ashley Brown, the WISH-TV Chief Meteorologist, is Indianapolis-born, Indianapolis-raised, and Ball State-educated. Although she started snapping Polaroid pictures of cloud formations as a little girl, she stopped short of saying she always wanted to be a meteorologist. George Mallet talks to Ashley about her career path, scientific observations, and growing family in this edition of Behind The 8.

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WISH-TV hosted its latest Health Spotlight town hall special, “Racism is a Public Health Crisis”, a theme adapted by more than 250 governments, including six in Indiana. George Mallet talks to WISH-TV News Director, Al Carl, about the hourlong special which hosted leaders from four of the top health care systems in Indianapolis: Community, IU, Eskenazi and Franciscan. They answered questions about what they’re doing to address racial disparities and inequity in health care.

WISH-TV presented the special in conjunction with the Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP, and the Indianapolis Recorder. They’ve held these events the past two years, but this was the first time it’s been on television.

The special also publicly revealed new data discovered by this community project over the first two years.

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Danielle Zulkosky is one of WISH-TV'S Nightside reporters, and as such, she spends a lot of time on the road, racing from one news story to the next. You might be surprised to learn Danielle spends her free time in a similar pursuit. For roughly two years, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania native has been on a quest to visit every Lancaster she can find. George Mallet took a ride with Danielle to get the story of her Lancaster quest.

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Scott Sander is the longtime anchor of News 8's morning broadcast, Daybreak. Sander isn't inclined to talk about himself. He is far more comfortable asking questions. In this Behind The 8 Podcast, though, we turn the tables on Scott and get the Scott Sander story.

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Lena Pringle is the newest member of WISH-TV's Daybreak team. As George Mallet found out, Lena is nothing short of a ball of energy. George talks to Lena about her path to Indianapolis, starting in South Carolina and progressing through Syracuse University and Jacksonville, Florida.

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WISH-TV Midday and 5 PM anchor Drew Blair has been recognized for both her reporting and producing by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated Press. This seasoned journalist is passionate about defending the people's right to know, but also about fitness. Drew hosts a regular podcast called "Fitting Indy," and is a devoted long-distance runner, cyclist, swimmer, and triathlete. In this Behind The 8 Podcast, George Mallet talks to Drew about balancing her busy life as a journalist with her commitment to fitness.

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Camila Fernandez's assignment as WISH-TV's bilingual reporter is a tangible reminder of the station's commitment to serving traditionally underserved communities. Camila is given a lot of autonomy in choosing the stories she thinks are important in Indiana's Latin community. Born in Barranquilla, Columbia, Camila is able to focus on the unique challenges faced by the people who share her Latin heritage. Join George Mallet and Camila Fernandez for this candid discussion about the role Camila plays in WISH-TV's statewide news network.

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Raymond J Brune has been nothing short of a juggernaut in the television game. Ray has made a career out of producing personalities. Some of the most famous faces on the air were discovered and mentored by Ray. Ray's creative approach to morning television revolutionized how morning news programs are produced. His unique personality-driven approach is now the industry standard. Ray oversees talent for WISH-TV and sat down for a conversation with George Mallet to pull the curtain back on an amazing career.

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