Dean Richards is an entertainment reporter and film critic for WGN-TV in Chicago. Dean joins Jason and Bobby to talk about a number of topics including KTLA's influence on WGN's broadcast style, what makes a great Chicago pizza, and shares the inside story on his notorious interview with Mel Gibson. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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Lynette Romero joined KTLA in 1999 after spending 10 years at KUSA-TV in Denver. A Colorado native, Lynette shares how she made California her home. She shares her enthusiasm for connecting with viewers, the experience of reporting from the Vatican during the election of Pope Francis, and opens up about her involvement in a frightening helicopter crash in Colorado. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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Nathan Masters is the host, producer, and managing editor of Lost LA for KCET-TV and the USC Libraries. Nathan sits down in the office to share how the series came to be. He offers insight on what to expect from the show's third season, and shares fascinating tidbits from his research into the forgotten history of Los Angeles. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/spokendreams.

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David Begnaud is a CBS News correspondent and former KTLA 5 News reporter. David joins Jason and Bobby to discuss his unique approach to storytelling. He shares compelling accounts of his reporting on major events such as Occupy L.A. and his award-winning coverage of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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It’s the “kindness” episode of The News Director’s Office, and there is perhaps no kinder person than KTLA 5 News anchor Lu Parker. Lu is a former Miss USA and the founder of Be Kind & Co., a lifestyle brand that encourages kindness. In this episode, Lu shares personal stories on how she strives to reach out with kindness in her daily life. She also opens up about her experience in the Miss USA Pageant, and talks about how she showed Jason you can still have a traditional “Southern Thanksgiving” that’s vegan. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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Anya Sarre is a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle expert. She has worked extensively as a stylist for KTLA, particularly during awards season. Anya joins Jason and Bobby in The News Director's Office to talk all things style, including how she defines style, fashion trends, and tips & tricks on how to dress for television. Full show notes at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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KTLA 5 reporter and producer Gayle Anderson takes time out of her non-stop schedule to chat with Jason and Bobby. She shares stories from the early days of her career, including why she tried to return her first paycheck, the overwhelming emotion of running in the Olympic torch relay, and visiting the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/ndo.

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KTLA 5 News meteorologist Vera Jimenez stops by the News Director's Office to share stories from her career. Vera is the recent recipient of the Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition, and shares why she dedicated the award to her mother. She talks about getting her start as a traffic reporter, and discusses her work with local charity organizations. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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Sam Rubin is the longtime entertainment reporter for KTLA 5 News. Sam shares anecdotes from some of his favorite celebrity interviews, the story behind how he joined the KTLA team, and shares some of his Emmy predictions. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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Kevin Frazier is the host of Entertainment Tonight and the CEO of Kevin Frazier Productions, which owns the website HipHollywood. On this episode, Kevin joins Jason and Bobby to talk about getting his start as a photographer, his approach to storytelling, and several career highlights. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/tndo.

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