Episode #216 with Mike Amor

Dan is joined by journalist and Channel 7 News anchor, Mike Amor!We chat about the love of living and working in America, trapped between two cultures, Americanisms, mastering the cadence in delivering the news, voice lessons, failing Year 12 English, working as a Bank Teller, getting a cadetship, the magical way in which he fell in love with journalism, being inquisitive, embarking in TV journalism, being front and centre, gaining confidence in dealing with people, letting people tell their stories, the collaborative effort of journalism, taking a leap of faith, the importance of growth, freezing up while covering the Port Arthur massacre, live crosses, getting the job at the US news bureau, 9/11, having different views, hearing other ideas, Donald Trump, right and left leaning opinion and commentary shows, understanding what you're watching, coming back to Australia, glaucoma and nearly loosing his eyesight, and a whole lot more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.