Ep.46 Living in a Soundbite World (Leslie Rhode-20 plus year broadcast journalist and co-founder of ATX Good News)

Monologue:

• $26,133 Per Homeless Person Spent in Austin
• Battle of Gonzales
• 20 Best Cities for Families in the US
• Mike The Headless Chicken

Guest:  Leslie Rhode is an award winning television journalist with a career spanning more than 20 years in Washington, D.C., Texas and Arkansas. She has been a lead anchor and reporter covering stories of national consequence and local economic impact. Along the way, Leslie interviewed top political leaders including a United States President, Fortune 500 business leaders and Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet at the Oscars. A recognized news leader, Leslie has collaborated with top media industry consultants and executives. She has been trusted by millions of viewers in multiple television markets as a credible news source. She has worked at television stations WJLA, KXAN, KHBS, KHOG and KAIT.

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