40 Years Behind the Desk: Mike Mangas on News, Community & Redding's Future

Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR's Mike Mangas. Join host Leah Roadrunner on All Redding as she sits down with one of the most recognizable and respected figures in Northern California media — KRCR's Mike Mangas. With over 40 years of experience, Mike shares stories about local journalism, community leadership, Redding's growth, raising a family in the North State, and why he has always chosen to stay rooted in Redding. If you love Redding, journalism, or behind-the-scenes stories from the news world… this conversation is for you. Chapters: 01:05 – Who Is Mike Mangas? Early Life & First Steps in Journalism 03:52 – From Fresno State to Chico State: Finding His Path 07:10 – "Film at 11": The Early Days of Local News 10:24 – Coming Home to Redding & Joining KRCR 13:18 – 20+ Years in Sports & the Consultant Era 17:02 – Weather vs. Sports & The Shift in Local TV 20:45 – How Newsrooms Have Changed Over 40 Years 25:11 – Staying Fair, Neutral & Community-Centered 29:40 – Covering Wildfires & Major Local Events 33:55 – Positive Stories, Downtown's Growth & Redding's Narrative 38:28 – Faith, Family & Staying Grounded in Hard News 43:18 – Leadership, Local Boards & Community Health 49:02 – The State of Journalism Today & Mike's Advice 54:10 – Why Redding Still Feels Like Home   About the Host — Leah Roadrunner  https://www.facebook.com/LeahRoadrunner/ Loan officer, 20+ years in Redding, Catalyst Mentoring volunteer, Leadership Redding Steering Committee; passionate about serving neighbors and elevating community voices.   About the Guest — Mike Mangas  https://www.facebook.com/mike.mangas.5 KRCR anchor, decades in the Northstate, Rotary member and community volunteer; devoted to sharing local stories and serving the people behind them. AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #allredding www.allredding.com   All Redding Explore Your City.  Live Local. www.allredding.com