Dave Wants to Know
"We killed the Pope." It’s one of the most infamous, heart-stopping phrases ever uttered inside a major news market—but what actually happens behind the scenes when a breaking news room faces a legacy-defining crisis? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Little, the veteran journalist and former News Director at KFI AM 640. With decades of experience navigating the high-pressure world of major market broadcasting, Chris takes us deep inside the legendary KFI newsroom to share the wildest, most stressful, and deeply human stories that never made it to the airwaves. From editorial chaos and massive breaking news blunders to the untold mechanics of talk radio history, this is a raw, uncensored look at the golden era of broadcast journalism—and a candid conversation about how the landscape of news has permanently shifted. In this episode, we discuss: * The true story behind the phrase "We killed the Pope" * Behind-the-scenes culture at KFI AM 640 during major global events * How a modern news director handles breaking news crises under immense pressure * The changing landscape of traditional media and the future of journalism Connect with Chris Little: * Check out his podcast: The Death of News [https://open.spotify.com/show/7HumHvSuQjjrrs30RYzaj4?si=e13e611116994172] #KFIAM640 #NewsroomStories #BroadcastJournalism #RadioHistory #BreakingNews #BehindTheScenes #TalkRadio #ChrisLittle #JournalismDecline #MediaHistory
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