Cody Gottschalk is a broadcast meteorologist in the Tyler, TX TV market. As a meteorologist for a morning TV newscast, Cody stays busy with constant weather updates. Not only does he share vital weather information on TV, but also on a streaming platform, websites, and through multiple social media platforms. In this podcast, Cody shares what it's like to work in the broadcast meteorology field.

Daniella Rivera is an award-winning investigative journalist working in the Salt Lake City, Utah television market. She shares why "focusing on the work" helps her get through the tough times in this industry. The stories and insight she offers in this episode showcase the reason journalism is so important to our society.

Joseph Perez is a news producer in the Houston, TX television market. He has worked in several markets across the country including Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, NM.

Jason Goodwin is an assistant news director working in the Tyler, TX television market. He is a veteran journalist, with many years of experience from stations across the country. His knowledge about the media industry, and how stations should be preparing for the future, offer significant takeaways for listeners.

Rachel Knapp is a National News Correspondent working in Washington, D.C. She started out in local television news working in Sherman, TX and also in Albuquerque, NM. Rachel has a wealth of knowledge to share about the news industry and her role in D.C.

In this episode of Masterclass: Media Matters, Dr. Jesse Schroeder shares the purpose of this podcast. We learn about his background in the media industry and the goals behind starting this podcast journey.