Interviewing Fidel Castro & BTS of Hurricane Andrew | Elliot Rodriguez

Veteran journalist Elliot Rodriguez shares what most anchors won’t say. From his early days in 1980s Miami to interviewing Fidel Castro and covering Hurricane Andrew, Elliot reveals how the media industry has evolved—and not always for the better. He explains how local news has been overshadowed by national networks, why coverage is often misleading, and how journalism has changed in the social media age.We also get personal, with stories from his trips to Cuba, thoughts on parenting, and reflections on balancing family with high-pressure work. Whether you're curious about newsroom life or want the truth about how today’s media operates, this is one of our most revealing conversations yet.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:40 Elliot’s Background8:58 How Media Has Changed13:53 Mainstream Media Doing Disservice to Local Media16:39 Hurricane Andrew22:09 Biggest Personal Story from Trip to Cuba27:30 80s in Miami32:53 Day in Life35:33 Tourism Tax for Restaurants Controversy 37:11 Pickleball38:09 Interviewing Fidel Castro40:16 How TV Stations Prepare for Hurricane Season44:02 Current Trump Administration vs Media 52:02 Day in Life Continued55:12 Advice for Journalists57:50 Advice for Dads1:02:31 Top 3 Restaurants1:05:49 Outro