The News Director's Office

Seema Mehta is a political reporter for the Los Angele Times. Seema joins us on the podcast to discuss the 2020 presidential election. From campaigning during a pandemic, to mail-in voting, to incoming results, Seema helps breakdown the various aspects of the election. Jason and Bobby also discuss Dolly Parton, and her connection to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine.

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Joe Moeller is a reporter with KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada. A former KTLA intern, Joe joins the News Director's Office to talk about how far he has come since the days he was known as "Malibu Joey" by the KTLA Entertainment department. Joe talks about tackling the challenges and opportunities that would take him to Montana, Fresno, and Las Vegas. He shares what it has been like covering the coronavirus pandemic in Nevada. He also tells us about his report on President Trumps proposed wall at the U.S.-Mexico Border, which earned him a National Edward R. Murrow Award.

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Reporter Carlos Herrera is the newest member of the KTLA family! He joins us (on his birthday!) to talk about his excitement to be back in his hometown of Los Angeles. Carlo opens up about the challenges of leaving his family to pursue his dreams of a journalism career, and the prid they have now that he has accomplished so many goals. Carlos also talks about his El Salvadorian roots, and reveals a local hot spot for El Salvadorian food. He also shares his experiences from his first couple weeks at KTLA.

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Steve Holzer is a journalist and the host of the podcast It's Why We're Here: Finding the Path to Purpose. Steve is also a cancer survivor. He joins us in the News Director's Office to talk to us about his life journey, discovering purpose, and why he decided to launch his podcast. He talks about the changing paths we encounter in life, and how they can help discover why we're here.

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Go, Dodgers! On this episode of the podcast, we chat with sportscaster Dan Hellie about the World Series and more! Dan explains what makes this World Series so different from past championships. He also shares what it's been like to be a sportscaster during the pandemic when all sports stopped. Dan tells us about his career journey, his podcast 'Helliepod,' and more!

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On this episode of the podcasts, we're joined by the ladies of KTLA's newest show, LA Unscripted! Dayna Devon, Megan Telles, and Liberte Chan stop by for a conversation on what makes the show so special. They share some of their favorite moments from putting the show together, and reveal some of the fascinating things they have learned about Los Angeles along the way. The women open up about how they're are sharing their passions with their viewers, and explain what makes LA Unscripted unlike anything else on KTLA.

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Leigh Spann is a meteorologist at WFLA in Tampa Bay, Florida. In this episode of the podcast, Leigh teaches us all about tropical storms and hurricanes, including Hurricane Delta, which currently threatens the Gulf Coast. Leigh also shares the life changing moment that lead her to becoming a meteorologist. She also tells us about her love for running, her unusual bedtime, and her lovable dog, Pickles!

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On today's episode, we welcome Gene Kang, KTLA's newest reporter! A Chicago native, Gene has worked at news stations across the country including Texas, Kentucky, and Indiana. Gene shares why he is excited to finally call KTLA home, and explains what it's like starting a new job in the midst of a pandemic and major election. Gene also opens up about his family's immigration story, and about his evolving relationship with his father. We also chat about The Karate Kid, Buddhism, podcasting and hairstyles.

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Maria Hinojosa is a the anchor and executive producer of the long-running weekly show Latino USA on NPR. She is also the founder, president and CEO of Futuro Media Group. Maria joins us on the podcast to talk about her career helping share the stories of the unsung heroes in America and abroad. She talks about the importance of reporting on Latino issues, and engaging others in the dialogue. Maria shares details from her new book, Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America, and the vulnerability it took to write it.

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Thomas Roberts has been a respected television news veteran for over 25 years. He has worked at a variety of local, cable, syndicated and national platforms including NBC News and CNN. Thomas is now the new host of DailyMailTV, now in its fourth season. Thomas joins us on the podcast to discuss his career journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. He opens up about a number of topics including past sexual abuse and finding the strength to speak about it, career wisdoms he has gained from mentors, and what excites him most in his career.

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