Is it different being a host for ABC-7 Xtra and being a reporter?
How do they differ? Not too different, still using the same journalistic principles. But there is so much more time to develop a story during Xtra. It’s really cool to be able to put together a four or five minute package to lead off the show, sort of like a local “Nightline.” During a normal newscast, the longest package – other than during sweeps – is probably a minute and a half. It’s awesome to be able to have more time once a week. I’m sure every reporter would like to have that. I take this opportunity very seriously and appreciate it. Xtra is something I think helps set ABC-7 apart and I’m very happy to be a part of it. How do you prepare for Xtra? It must be, pun intended, quite a bit of Xtra work. Sure, it’s a lot of Xtra work, but it’s an opportunity I can’t pass up. I do get a lot of input on topics from the newsroom. We have a great newsroom. We’ve assembled quite a team at ABC-7 and I can honestly say I’ve never looked forward to getting to work more in my life. Our streng
