On January 18th, 2021, 12 years after first walking through the doors at KTLA, Jason Ball announced he would be leaving the station to begin a new chapter of his life. After more than 2 years and 200 episodes of the podcast, Jason and Bobby enter the News Director's Office one last time to reminisce about the past and look towards the future. Jason opens up about his experiences in the news business, shares some of his favorite moments, and reflects on the many lessons learned throughout his...

Laura Davis is is a professor at USC Annenberg School of Journalism. KTLA is partnering with Davis on a new project to expand the reach of local journalism. Laura discusses why she became interested in this project, and ways to innovate storytelling techniques. She discusses the role of social media has in how Millennials and Gen Z consume news. She also talks about Stylebot, a copy-editing chatbot she created for her students at USC Annenberg that is now used by newsrooms nationwide.

Earlier this week, KTLA News Director Jason Ball announced that he would be leaving KTLA after 12 years with the station. Moments after making the announcement, Jason spoke with the team from 5 Live, KTLA's digital streaming show, for this episode of the podcast. Samantha Cortese, Andy Reismeyer, Robert Puente, and Bobby Gonzalez talk about what makes 5 Live so unique. They react to Jason's shocking announcement, and Jason shares some of his plans for the next chapter in his life.

Ryan Faughnder is a film business reporter for the Los Angeles Times. In this episode, Ryan joins us to talk about some of the struggles the film industry has had during the coronavirus pandemic. He shares his thoughts on some of the solutions the major studios have implemented to weather the storm, including their use of streaming services. Ryan also tells us about the L.A. Times' new newsletter, "The Wide Shot."

Today on the podcast, we're counting down the most downloaded episodes of the year! First, KTLA tech reporter Rich DeMuro talks about the challenges of having to suddenly work from home, and shares some helpful tips. KTLA general manager Janene Drafs started her new job in Los Angeles at the beginning of the relentless year, and joined the podcast to share her insight on leading a news station during these times. Motivational speaker and author Mel Robbins joins us to talk about the power of...

On this Christmas Eve, we're looking back at some conversations with some of our KTLA family who have moved on to brighter things! CBS News correspondent David Begnaud shares compelling accounts from his reporting at on major events such as Occupy L.A. and his award-winning coverage of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Dave Malkoff, now at The Weather Channel, tells us about his reporting from Iraq at the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Elizabeth Espinosa, the executive director of...

Trevor Shirley is the Washington, D.C. , Bureau correspondent for Nexstar. He is now a frequent reporter for the KTLA Morning News. In this episode, Trevor shares what it's like reporting for multiple stations across the country. He also explains what it is like reporting on politics during an unprecedented election year. Jason, Bobby, and Trevor also discuss this year's rapid-moving news cycle. Trevor also talks about what it has been like joining the KTLA Morning team.

Craig Lucie is a former anchor at WSB in Atlanta, and the founder of Lucie Content, a company that provides media consulting, crisis communications and content subscriptions for businesses and non-profits. In this episode of the podcast, Craig joins us to talk about how his company runs similar to a newsroom when helping business tell their story. He also shares what it is like growing a company in the midst of the pandemic. Craig also highlights his work with the non-profit Top Dogg K9...

Suzy Exposito is a music reporter at the Los Angeles Times. She has also written for Rolling Stone, NPR, Pitchfork, and Revolver. Suzy joins us in the News Director's Office to chat about a number of topics including her time in the punk band Shady Hawkins, her love for karaoke, and more. Suzy also talks about spearheading the Latin music section at Rolling Stone, and why she decided to work at the Los Angeles Times. Suzy enlightens us about brujacore, the impact of Courtney Love, and the...

Tim Lynn has been the pilot and reporter in the Sky 5 helicopter since 2009. After an accomplished career, Tim announced his retirement this week. Tim joins Jason in the News Director's Office to talk about his incredible career, including his enlistment in the United States Coast Guard and decades working in law enforcement. Tim describes what it's like piloting a helicopter, and he also shares details of his infamous 2012 emergency landing in Hollywood.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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!

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...

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!

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...

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,...

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...

We continue our look back at 2 years in the News Director's Office by revisiting some of the funniest guests who have joined us on the podcast. First, Jane Lynch tells us about how she ended up in some of the funniest films and television shows. Sherri Shepherd tells us about her time on "The View" and her relationship with Barbara Walters and the other women on the show. "Mean Girls" star Jonathan Bennett shares all about his hosting gig on "Cake Wars." Comedian Gary Janetti talks about his...

Byron Lane revisits us in the News Director's Office to talk about his debut novel, "A Star is Bored." The poignant and heartfelt book follows the story of a celebrity personal assistant, and is influenced by Byron's own experiences as the personal assistant for the late Carrie Fisher. Byron shares why he decided to write a novel, and why he wrote in an imaginative style. Byron also opens up about his relationship with Carrie Fisher, his recent engagement, and more.

Nancy Loo is the West Coast Bureau Correspondent for WGN America's News Nation in Los Angeles. Nancy's journalism career has taken her to cities all over the world including Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York City, and Chicago. Nancy is now back in her home state of California getting ready for News Nation's launch. Nancy shares stories from her career and some of the major stories she's covered. She also tells us why she is excited to be a part of News Nation.

We continue our throwback series celebrating 2 years of the podcast! Today, we look back at some of the most revealing interviews. We chat Henry DiCarlo about the emotional impact of his prostate cancer diagnosis. KTLA anchor Courtney Friel joins us to discuss why she decided to live a life of sobriety. L.A. Times business columnist and KTLA contributor David Lazaurs opens up about his struggle getting off antidepressants. Radio host Yesi Ortiz tells about the emotional journey of adopting...