Stars of the Star

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Stars of the Star

Take a deeper dive into the local journalism you love. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star newsroom talking with the people who Tell Tucson’s story. Join David McCumber, Executive editor at The Arizona Daily Star as he talks to the people that bring you award winning  journalism and takes a look behind the scenes of the reporting that makes it happen. Find out the stories behind the stories and listen wherever you get your podcasts or at Tucson.com. Subscribe to support local Journalism and comment on, rate and share this podcast. Find more content at Tucson.com. Follow us on Social media @ArizonaDailyStar Produced by Pascal Albright | Arizona Daily Star  

  1. AUG 27

    Stars of the Star: Erika Wurst

    Erika Wurst is the Public Safety Reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. She recently moved back to Arizona after working with Sun-Times Media. Erika and David talk about the Public Safety beat, who she is in daily contact with and the stories she works on. Erika also talks about her love of storytelling and how she got started as a journalist.  Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    15 min

  2. AUG 2

    Stars of the Star: Pascal Albright

    Pascal Albright is the Digital Producer for the Arizona Daily Star and the producer of Stars of the Star. Pascal started at the Star in 2022, previously working as the Journalist Product Manager for the Sierra Vista Herald Review. David and Pascal talk about the duties of a digital producer, what it is like working behind the camera and the impact of visual/digital journalism. Pascal discusses their favorite assignments and the perks of having a variety of digital skills that help the newsroom reach its digital goals.  Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    18 min

  3. AUG 2

    Stars of the Star: Norma Coile

    Norma Coile is the Metro Team Leader for the Arizona Daily Star. Norma is a veteran to the Star having worked at the Tucson Citizen previously and talks to David about her long career in local journalism. David and Norma also discuss the writing process, the impact of local journalism and how she manages her team of all-star reporters. Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    24 min

  4. JUL 29

    Stars of the Star: Michael Schmelzle

    Michael Schmelzle is a copy editor for the Arizona Daily Star. Michael has been with the Star since 2009, following in his father’s footsteps – who worked at the Tucson Citizen. He has spent most of his time working with sports stories until recently adopting more digital duties. David and Michael talk about the importance of copy editors, how the transition to working with more digital elements has been for Michael and what lies ahead for the copy desk.  Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    15 min

  5. JUL 18

    Stars of the Star: PJ Brown

    PJ Brown is a sports reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. She joined the Star in 2016, after working at an accounting firm while taking a break from sports reporting. PJ's journalism journey started when she was a kid following her older brother around the house watching sports, which progressed to her playing sports and then combining her love for sports and writing and becoming a sports reporter. PJ and David talk about Title IX coverage, her journalism journey and the excitement of the job and what it's like covering all-star athletes and sports in Tucson.  Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    20 min

  6. JUL 12

    Stars of the Star: Mamta Popat

    Mamta Popat is a Photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. She started her career at the Star in 2003 and has seen the Star evolve from film cameras to digital. Mamta and David talk about the excitement of the job, how the job has changed over the years, memorable assignments and the importance of her work for the community. Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    17 min

  7. JUL 8

    Stars of the Star: Brett Fera

    Brett Fera is the Sports Editor for the Arizona Daily Star. Brett is originally from California, he moved to Arizona for school, eventually working at the University of Arizona as the Student Media Advisor before working with the Arizona Daily Star. David and Brett talk about Fera’s journalism journey, the impact of the job and how Brett manages a team that covers local sports and other exciting projects.  Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    23 min

  8. JUN 27

    Stars of the Star: Grace Trejo

    Grace Trejo is a photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. Trejo is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona and joined the Arizona Daily Star in 2023. Grace has covered many assignments since joining the Star including sporting events, protests and summer heat photos. David and Grace talk about the workload, how Grace transitioned into the role, and what Grace looks forward to as a photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. Watch and Listen to all episodes on Tucson.com. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star Newsroom, talking to the people who tell Tucson’s Story. This podcast is made possible by David McCumber, Executive Editor and produced by Pascal Albright. Thank you for listening to Stars of the Star, an Arizona Daily Star podcast. Listen to all episodes wherever you stream podcasts. For more local journalism visit Tucson.com and support by subscribing. Follow us on Social Media @ArizonaDailyStar for more content and Don’t forget to Subscribe, Comment on, Like and Share this podcast.

    15 min
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Take a deeper dive into the local journalism you love. Stars of the Star, a look inside the Arizona Daily Star newsroom talking with the people who Tell Tucson’s story. Join David McCumber, Executive editor at The Arizona Daily Star as he talks to the people that bring you award winning  journalism and takes a look behind the scenes of the reporting that makes it happen. Find out the stories behind the stories and listen wherever you get your podcasts or at Tucson.com. Subscribe to support local Journalism and comment on, rate and share this podcast. Find more content at Tucson.com. Follow us on Social media @ArizonaDailyStar Produced by Pascal Albright | Arizona Daily Star  

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