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Exposing Local TV’s Darker Side In ‘Broken News’

In this repeat of the Talking TV episode from Aug. 19, 2022, TVNewsCheck’s Michael Depp talks with Erin Kennedy and Megan Glaros, who followed their layoffs as an anchor and meteorologist, respectively, at Chicago’s WBBM with the video podcast Broken News. Their show pulls back the curtain on local TV to reveal the sexism, punishing schedules and career unsustainability they encountered and its aftershocks in their lives. A full transcript of the conversation is included.

Talking TV: Exposing Local TV’s Darker Side In ‘Broken News’

TVNewsCheck’s Michael Depp talks with Erin Kennedy and Megan Glaros, who followed their layoffs as an anchor and meteorologist, respectively, at Chicago’s WBBM with the video podcast Broken News. Their show pulls back the curtain on local TV to reveal the sexism, punishing schedules and career unsustainability they encountered and its aftershocks in their lives.

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DMA 3: CHICAGO

WBBM Teams Marissa Bailey, Erin Kennedy

DMAS 19 (CLEVELAND) & 3 (CHICAGO)

WKYC Anchor Erin Kennedy Leaves For WBBM

DMA 18 (CLEVELAND)

WKYC Names Erin Kennedy New Morning Anchor

DMA 53

WPRI Providence Anchor Erin Kennedy Out