The emotional, psychological costs of journalism with Dr. Gretchen Hoak

Blayne Alexander: 'Dateline NBC' correspondent on career journey

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456737/fan_mail/new] Stephanie Weaver sits down with Blayne Alexander — a correspondent for "Dateline NBC" and a journalist with NBC News. Blayne has reported across every major platform at NBC, including "NBC Nightly News," "Today," and MSNBC. From serving as an Atlanta-based correspondent to spending two years in Washington covering national headlines, her career has taken her from the White House to Wimbledon — and everywhere in between. In this episode, Blayne opens up about her journey into journalism, navigating high-pressure news environments, balancing career ambition with family life, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Tune in for a powerful close to Season One.

Amy Freeze: Emmy-winning meteorologist on weather career, motherhood, and AI

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456737/fan_mail/new] Amy Freeze is a six-time Emmy Award–winning meteorologist and veteran television host whose career has taken her to top markets across the country. Most recently, she has appeared on FOX Weather and WABC-TV in New York. Earlier in her career, she made history as the first female Chief Meteorologist in Chicago at WFLD. In this compelling episode, Amy opens up about her unconventional path into meteorology, the ambition that first drew her to broadcasting, and the perseverance it took to thrive in a male-dominated industry. She also shares candid reflections on balancing motherhood with a high-profile career, redefining priorities through different seasons of life, and how emerging technologies like AI and digital media are reshaping the future of weather reporting.

The emotional, psychological costs of journalism with Dr. Gretchen Hoak

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456737/fan_mail/new] Dr. Gretchen Hoak is an Associate Professor of Journalism in the School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Before entering academia, she spent 10 years as a local television news reporter and anchor, focusing mostly on police and crime stories. Her PhD and research agenda focuses on the psychological and emotional effects that covering traumatic news stories can have on journalists. She has 14 publications on journalism and trauma in various national and international academic journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Journalism Practice, and Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.

Kate Snow: Senior national correspondent for NBC News on decades-long career

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456737/fan_mail/new] This was recording on January 27th, 2026. Kate Snow is an Emmy-winning senior national correspondent for NBC News who shares her career journey from her early days in local news to her current role at NBC.   Prior to joining NBC News in 2010, Kate was the anchor of the weekend edition of ABC's Good Morning America for six years. Previously, she was also a White House correspondent for ABC News and a congressional correspondent for CNN.  She reflects on significant events in her career, including her experiences on September 11th, and discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life. Additionally, she talks about her podcast interview series, "The Drink with Kate Snow," and offering insights and advice for aspiring journalists. Content notice: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Anne Montgomery: Former ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ anchor in a male-dominated field

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2456737/fan_mail/new] Anne Butler Montgomery is a former television sportscaster for ESPN's "SportsCenter." In this episode, she shares her journey as a pioneering female sportscaster and official, detailing her childhood, her passion for sports, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry.  In this engaging conversation, she also discusses the barriers she broke in sports broadcasting, and her experiences as a sports official. She also shares memorable moments while sports reporting and the essential skills aspiring sportscasters need. In addition, Anne reflects on her transition to teaching, her role as a foster mother, and the life lessons she learned along the way. Here's her story.