4 Questions Journalist Spotlight
by Mitch Leff
Twice a month, Mitch Leff, president of Leff & Associates Public Relations, offers his "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, a conversation with a Georgia journalist. 4QJS dives into each journalist's background, their role at their current media outlet, beats and story interests, and talks about how public relations professionals can work with them, and stories on their radar. Then it gets fun! What's the coolest thing about them? What's their favorite book/podcast, favorite local getaway, hobbies, and favorite restaurant. www.leffassociates.com Email: [email protected]
Episodes
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Alani Letang, Atlanta News First/WANF TV
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Alani Letang, a reporter with Atlanta News First, WANF TV in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Alani: She's a competitive ice skater and ran track and field in college Favorite Restaurant: Zocalo in Midtown, Barcelona Wine Bar in the Old…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rico Figliolini, Norcross Now
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Rico Figliolini, publisher of Norcross Now magazine. Coolest Thing About Rico: He's writing a fantasy novel that's slowing working its way from his head to paper Favorite Restaurants: Mohitos in the Forum Favorite Local Getaway: Seabrook...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Kenny Murry, WABE Radio
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kenny Murry with WABE Radio, one of the station's Digital Editors. Coolest Thing About Kenny: He's been doing standup comedy for the last three years! Favorite Restaurants: Piccadilly's Cafeteria Favorite Local Getaway: DisneyWorld and...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Andy Peters, CoStar News
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Andy Peters with CoStar News. CoStar provides a range of services to the real estate and related industries and CoStar News covers all those varied topics. Coolest Thing About Andy: He was music director at his college radio station and...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Ernie Suggs on the NABJ 2026 Conference
A special edition of our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" as we talk with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Ernie Suggs about the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention coming up this week in Atlanta. More than 3000 journalists from across the country are expected in…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Kimberly Wright, Macaroni Kid
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kimberly Wright, publisher of three Macaroni Kid sites in metro Atlanta. Her Macaroni Kid sites cover East Atlanta, Downtown, Little 5 Points, Decatur, Avondale, and College Park. There are 12 sites in metro Atlanta and about 30 across...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Allison Entrekin, Atlanta magazine
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Allison Entrekin, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta magazine. Coolest Thing About Allison: She's a February 29 birthday, so she's only 11 years old! Also, she has "hitchhiker thumbs" (you need to watch this on YouTube). Favorite Restaurant: Haven...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Noah Washington, The Atlanta Voice
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Noah Washington, a reporter with The Atlanta Voice. Coolest Thing About Noah: Booker T. Washington was his great-great-great Grandfather ... and he's had three brain surgeries Favorite Restaurant: BBQ Kitchen Favorite Local Getaway: The...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Hannah Yahne, Appen Media
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Hannah Yahne, a reporter with Appen Media. Coolest Thing About Hannah: She's a big crafter, making all sorts of items and selling them at a local store, Home Again Eatonton Favorite Restaurant: Blue India in Midtown Favorite Local…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rick Folbaum, Atlanta News First
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Rick Folbaum, morning anchor and co-host of "On the Record" on WANF TV/Atlanta News First. Coolest Things About Rick: He has five children and they’re really the most important part of his life Favorite Restaurant: Little Rey Favorite...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with David Plazas, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on David Plazas, Opinion Editor for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Coolest Thing About David - Loves running and did his first Santa Speedo Run in December! Loves to sing and once won a contest wearing a bullfighter costume singing from...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Michael Doudna, WSB TV
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michael Doudna, reporter with WSB TV in Atlanta Coolest Thing About Michael – He's a big sports card collector (baseball cards) and he was a state champion basketball player on the high school level Favorite Local Restaurant - Pendolino...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Dean Anason, Atlanta Business Chronicle
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Dean Anason, the editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Coolest Thing About Dean: He loves old movies like "The Thin Man" Last Book Read: "Buried Secrets" by Christopher Farnsworth Favorite Local Restaurant: Canoe (Vinings) and...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Joe Ripley, WXIA TV/11Alive
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Joe Ripley, the new Community Reporter with WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Joe: They don't call him "The Talented Mr. Ripley" for nothing! He's been singing since he was a baby and now sings with the Atlanta Master…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Alexa Liacko, CBS News Atlanta
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Alexa Liacko, a reporter with CBS News Atlanta, the newest local television news operation in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Alexa: She and her husband have a "who's the best chef" competition (he's currently winning). She loves to try new...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Savannah Sicurella, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Savannah Sicurella, the business entertainment reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Coolest Thing About Savannah: She was born with eleven fingers! Last Books She's Read: "Time of Desecration by Alberto Moravia and "The Secret...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Emma Hurt, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Emma Hurt, a business reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution whose beat focuses on the Atlanta airport Delta Air Lines, UPS, and Norfolk-Southern. Coolest Thing About Emma: Her husband recently bought a pickup truck, so she...
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"4 Questions PR & Marketing Spotlight" with Nick Schittone, Yes&
This month, our “4 Questions Atlanta PR & Marketing Spotlight” podcast features a conversation with Nick Schittone, SVP Growth with Yes&. This podcast is available on YouTube and across our social media channels. Each episode focuses on digital marketing agencies, sports marketing, technology,...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Madison Hogan, Robbery, Inc.
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Madison Elizabeth Hogan, creator of the podcast series, Robbery, Inc., produced by the Marietta Daily Journal and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Robbery, Inc. is an eight-part podcast detailing the dramatic robbery of a Marietta bank in...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with DorMiya Vance, WABE Radio
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on DorMiya Vance, WABE News radio! Her beat is to "cover all things culture and social justice on the Southside of Atlanta." Coolest Thing About DorMiya: She's a big fan of horror movies and TV show. Anything that's gory and grotesque! One…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Michelle Hall, Forsyth County News
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michelle Hall, Managing Editor of the Forsyth County News. Coolest Thing About Michelle: Acted and did commercials when she was young and loves dancing and comedy shows! Last Book Read: Nate Bargatzy "Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from A…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Blake DeVine, WANF/Atlanta News First
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Blake DeVine, a reporter with WANF TV/Atlanta News First. Coolest Thing About Blake: He's got a big A Cappella choir background! Last Podcast: "Acquired" podcast, it goes behind the scenes of the biggest tech IPOs and acquisitions Last Book...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Molly Oak, WXIA TV/11Alive
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Molly Oak, a general assignment / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Molly: She used to play competitive beach volleyball and her dog (Roy) is trained as a therapy dog Last Podcast: "Good Hang"…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with AR Shaw, Atlanta Daily World
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on A.R. Shaw with the Atlanta Daily World. The Atlanta Daily World is the oldest black newspaper in Atlanta, founded in 1928. Currently owned by Real Times Inc., it publishes daily online. Coolest thing: The first article he ever wrote was…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Libby Allnatt, What Now Atlanta
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Libby Allnatt with What Now Atlanta. What Now Atlanta is part of a network of 32 sites across the US and Canada, focused on restaurant, retail, and real estate news. Coolest thing: She loves coffee shops and has an IG page where she...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta. GlobalAtlanta covers international business and other news around Georgia, focusing on how the world connects to Georgia. Coolest Thing About Trevor: He loves going to estate sales, it's a family…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Brian Clark, The Georgia Sun
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Brian Clark, publisher of The Georgia Sun! The Georgia Sun is an online news outlet covering local news, business, and features across the state. Coolest Thing About Brian: He's a major history buff! Favorite Restaurant: Sidelines…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Faith Jessie and Zach Merchant, 11Alive's "The Georgia Vote"
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Faith Jessie and Zack Merchant, hosts of "The Georgia Vote" on WXIA TV/11Alive. Their show covers Georgia politics and legislative topics, airs Sundays at 11 a.m., and is about to hit its one year anniversary. Coolest Thing About Faith –...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Anila Yoganathan, Atlanta Business Chronicle
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Anila Yoganathan with the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Chronicle is a weekly newspaper covering business news in Atlanta, published by American City Business Journals. The paper has both a weekly print edition and an online edition....
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Curt Yeomans, Gwinnett Daily Post
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Curt Yeomans, Senior Writer for the Gwinnett Daily Post. The Gwinnett Daily Post is the major newspaper in this north Atlanta county, one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in Georgia. Curt is currently the paper’s sole reporter...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Kathleen Conway, Georgia Trend magazine
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kathleen Conway, Managing Editor, Georgia Trend magazine. Georgia Trend is a monthly print and digital magazine, covering business topics, economic development topics, and all sorts of other issues from across the state. Each issue...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Michelle Havich, American City & County
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michelle Havich, editor of American City & County. American City & County has been the voice of state and local government since 1909. The site serves city, county and state officials who are charged with developing and implementing...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Writer Katja Ridderbusch
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on independent writer Katja Ridderbusch. We talked about all the different media outlets she works for (German Public Radio, Times of Israel, Welt, Spiegel, GABiz magazine, Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Tracy Green, WANF TV
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Tracy Green, Senior Executive Producer with WANF TV, Atlanta News First. We talked about her role at the station, what makes WANF different from other stations in the market, and how public relations professionals can work with her team....
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Sammie Purcell, Rough Draft Atlanta
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Sammie Purcell, Associate Editor covering the entertainment industry for Rough Draft Atlanta. We talked about her take on the state of the film industry in Georgia, and things she wants to cover over the next few months, including awards...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Tyrik Wynn, Black Information Network
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Tyrik Wynn, an anchor and reporter with the Black Information Network (BIN). Important Things to Know About Tyrik: Coolest Thing: Loves adventure, like roller coasters Favorite Local Restaurant: Maggiano's Last Book: Preparing CEOs for...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Stone Payton, Business Radio X
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Stone Payton with Business Radio X, a nationwide network focused on promoting business experts! Important Things to Know About Stone: Coolest Thing: He chose two, his name (Stone) and the fact that he's a new grandfather Favorite Local...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rachel Kellogg, Neighbor Newspapers
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rachel Kellogg, Bureau Chief for the Neighbor Newspapers.' Important Things to Know About Rachel: Coolest Thing: She's a big collector of video game themed stuffed animals Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai House in Roswell Last Book…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rebecca Grapevine, Healthbeat
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rebecca Grapevine, Atlanta Correspondent for HealthBeat, a new online media outlet focused on Atlanta and Georgia health issues. Important Things to Know About Rebecca: Coolest Thing: She loves being about and about and loves all the...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Leroy Chapman, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Leroy Chapman, Editor in Chief of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Important Things to Know About Leroy: Coolest Thing: He's an amateur barber Favorite Local Restaurants: Fellini's pizza, Bones Restaurant Last Book: "His Name is George...
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4 Questions Journalist Spotlight with Mark Arum, the Mark Arum Show, WSB Radio
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Mark Arum, host of the Mark Arum Show on WSB Radio. Listen Monday - Friday from 9 am to Noon. Important Things to Know About Mark: Coolest Thing: He's got a great baseball card collection Favorite Local Restaurant: LaGrotta Last Book:...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Gus Valdes, CNN Espanol
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Gustavo Valdes, producer and anchor for CNN Espanol. Important Things to Know About Gustavo: Coolest Thing: "I get paid to do what I like to do! I love doing journalism." Favorite Local Restaurant: Taco Veloz on Buford Highway Last…
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4 Questions Journalist Spotlight with Chuck Reece, Salvation South
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Chuck Reece, co-founder of Salvation South, a digital publication celebrating the culture of the American South, though stories, poetry, and podcasts. Important Things to Know About Chuck: Coolest Thing: He was at the University of...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Luis Estrada, Telemundo Atlanta
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Luis Estrada, Anchor/Reporter with Telemundo Atlanta. This is our first bi-lingual episode, with Estrada talking with host Mitch Leff in both English and Spanish. Important Things to Know About Luis: Coolest Thing: He's a bad singer…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Gabriel Stovall, Newton County Journal
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Gabriel Stovall, founder of the Newton County Journal. Important Things to Know About Gabriel: Coolest Thing: He's a Pastor and his son is top-ranked in Taekwondo Favorite Local Restaurant: The Town House Cafe in Covington Last Book:...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Zoe Seiler, Decaturish
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Zoe Seiler, Assistant Editor at Decaturish.com. Important Things to Know About Zoe: Coolest Thing About Zoe: She's played soccer all her life Favorite Local Restaurant: Pastries A Go Go Last Book: "The Good Part” by Sophie Cousens...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Pamela Kirkland, Georgia Public Broadcasting
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Pamela Kirkland, Host of Morning Edition on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Important Things to Know About Pamela: Coolest Thing About Pamela: Used to be a big runner, has run several marathons and half-marathons, and wants to get back to…
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Mike Jordan Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Mike Jordan, the new Senior Editor, Black Culture Reporting, for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Important Things to Know About Mike: Coolest Thing About Ryan: He's a finalist for a James Beard Award ... for the second year in a row!...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Ryan Dennis, PeachPopFive
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Ryan Dennis, producer and Host of Peach Pop Five! You might know Ryan and one of the founders of the A-Scene entertainment franchise on WXIA TV. Peach Pop Five is an entertainment-focused website that covers film and television, music,...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Beth McKibben, Rough Draft Atlanta
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Beth McKibben, food and dining editor for Rough Draft Atlanta. She joined recently after many years with Eater Atlanta and will be writing for all of Rough Draft’s newspapers, plus their weekly “Side Dish” newsletter every Thursday.…
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About this show
Twice a month, Mitch Leff, president of Leff & Associates Public Relations, offers his "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, a conversation with a Georgia journalist.
4QJS dives into each journalist's background, their role at their current media outlet, beats and story interests, and talks about how public relations professionals can work with them, and stories on their radar.
Then it gets fun! What's the coolest thing about them? What's their favorite book/podcast, favorite local getaway, hobbies, and favorite restaurant.
www.leffassociates.com Email: [email protected]
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Mitch Leff
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