Illinois News Broadcasters Association

Illinois News Broadcasters Association

Podcast by Illinois News Broadcasters Association

  1. Sep 1

    Mike Miletich: Illinois Capitol Reporter

    A lot has happened since Mike Miletich was interviewed five years ago; he is now a reporter at WAND-TV. Mike talks about covering the Illinois legislature, dealing with a complex schedule, how working as a producer has helped his reporting, preparation and work flow, explaining complex issues to viewers, working in Springfield, writing history as it happens, why he likes covering politics, expectations, why the Public Affairs Reporting Program at the University of Illinois was very helpful for his work, and more. This is from a livestream interview with Margaret Larkin.

    Mike Miletich: Illinois Capitol Reporter

  2. Jun 30

    Jennifer Keiper: CBS Radio Anchor

    Until CBS Radio shut down in the spring of 2026, Jennifer Keiper was an anchor there. She talks about reporting and anchoring, quality broadcasting and writing, career advice, changes in journalism, Burning Man, her upbringing, and the serious topic of suicide (her sister) and caring for family. She forgot to say in the interview that her 23-year-old nephew died of a drug overdose three months after his mother died by suicide. This is from a livestream that Jennifer did with Margaret Larkin. Margaret interviewed her for the INBA in 2020 when she was at WBBM Newsradio, and in 2016 when she was at WLS.

    Jennifer Keiper: CBS Radio Anchor

  3. Mar 28

    Mark Maxwell: KSDK-TV Political Editor

    Before covering Illinois and Missouri politics for KSDK-TV in St. Louis, Mark Maxwell was Capitol Bureau Chief at WCIA-TV in Springfield. He talks about his career in TV news, how he develops sources, covering politicians and news gathering, challenges, what he's learned, and more. This is from a livestream that Mark did with Margaret Larkin.

    Mark Maxwell: KSDK-TV Political Editor

  4. Feb 21

    INBA Podcast Bite: Tips on covering courts

    Welcome to our inaugural episode of INBA Podcast Bite, a short-form audio series designed to help broadcast journalists get ideas and do their jobs better. In this episode, INBA board member and WNIJ reporter Yvonne Boose talks with Ryan Denham, content director for WGLT. He also served on a task force that helped the Illinois Supreme Court design new rules for Extended Media Coverage, which allows reporters to bring cameras and recording devices into courtrooms. EMC is now an option in all 102 counties. Ryan walks us through some tips to effectively use EMC and cover trials and other court proceedings in your county.

    INBA Podcast Bite: Tips on covering courts

  5. Feb 20

    Steve Scott update: from WLS to WCBS to KCBS

    The last time former INBA president Steve Scott was interviewed was when he was at WCBS in New York. After WCBS stopped operations, he became a news anchor at KCBS radio. He gives us an update about being an alum of San Jose State, working in San Francisco, covering news, doing PA announcing for the Golden State Warriors and other NBA teams, the importance of joining an organization, and more. Listen to the previous interview at https://soundcloud.com/illinoisnewsbroadcasters/steve-scott-wcbs-radio-anchor-in-new-york-now-wls-radio-in-chicago-then This is from a livestream that Steve did with Margaret Larkin.

    Steve Scott update: from WLS to WCBS to KCBS

  6. Jan 12

    Craig Dellimore: decades in news

    After more than 40 years, Craig Dellimore retired from WBBM Newsradio, where he was Political Editor and a reporter in Chicago and the Illinois state legislature. He started in New York at Columbia University, then worked at WNYC and WCBS. Before he moved to Chicago, he worked at the Associated Press in Washington, D.C. This is from a livestream that Craig did with Margaret Larkin. Margaret also interviewed Craig in 2018, when he shared various stories and challenges he encountered.

    Craig Dellimore: decades in news

  7. 11/18/2025

    Justin Kaufmann - Axios Chicago

    With more than two decades of experience, Justin Kaufmann is working in Chicago news for Axios as a reporter and writer. He talks about his broadcasting career at WBEZ Public Radio and WGN Radio, getting subscribers and communicating with listeners, being on the air, deadlines, getting more exposure, dealing with challenges, journalistic discipline, writing, producing, and more. Justin was interviewed by Margaret Larkin via a livestream.

    Justin Kaufmann - Axios Chicago

  8. 10/08/2025

    Lauren Westphal: Fox 32 Chicago Digital Content Creator

    After working at the Chicago Tribune Media Group and WBBM Newsradio, Lauren Westphal is now a digital content creator at Fox 32 Chicago (WFLD-TV). Lauren studied journalism at the University of Missouri and talks about what digital journalism requires, AI and SEO, the pressure to be first, writing tips, the importance of networking and adaptability, how she managed to work in a large market, and a lot more. Lauren was interviewed by Margaret Larkin in a livestream.

    Lauren Westphal: Fox 32 Chicago Digital Content Creator
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