21-WFMJ News Podcast
Podcast originating from 21 News in Youngstown, OH.
Episodes
250 episodes since 2020
The Outcue: The backstory and investigation into 101 West's 'The Danger Beneath Us'
Natural gas accidents happen more often than you think. Experts we sought out, including the NTSB, say the lack of state and federal safety regulations is to blame. Could it happen again? Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and Watchd...
September 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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34:32
The Outcue: How a new reporter learns the job and breaks major stories in the process
Assistant news director Justin Mitchell sits down with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy to talk about her path from working behind the scenes to holding the powerful accountable. McCarthy, a Valley native and YSU graduate, has only been reporting sinc...
September 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:14
Covering the dismantling of Steward Health involves reading court dockets and staying fluid with story angles
In this week's Outcue podcast, 21 News Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren discuss the story behind the story, looking at the fast-changing coverage of the Steward Health bankruptcy filings...
August 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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25:02
The Outcue: A glimpse at the impact local hospitals have - from the needed health service to the economic impact
In this week's Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert discuss the story behind the story of 21 News coverage for months concerning the bankrupt Steward healthcare facilities in the Mahoning and...
August 23, 2024
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28:47
The Outcue: All of the hours that go into that one 'magic hour'
"The Outcue” is a 21 News journalist perspective on our top news stories, but with a different approach. It talks about the week's biggest story but gives you the perspective of the story behind the story.This week, assistant news direct...
August 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:28
Outcue: How journalists drive for information sometimes finds new angles to ongoing stories
On this edition of the 21 News podcast, 'The Outcue,' Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell talks with Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren about the drive and burn that makes journalists do what they do.This podcast explains...
July 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:20
How much thought goes into covering political stories, especially in the current climate? Listen and find out
In today's Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by 21 News Director Sheila Miller and Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren to discuss how we address news bias in coverage in today's political climate.The ne...
July 19, 2024
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31:45
Outcue: 'Reading people' leads reporter to finding more info while covering East Palestine hearing
In this week's The Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell talks with anchor/reporter Madison Tromler, who speaks about the National Transportation Safety Board hearing this week in East Palestine, discussing what caused the February 3,...
June 28, 2024
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33:56
Podcast: Rail expert discusses NTBS findings, concerns
The NTSB issued more than two dozen recommendations Tuesday in East Palestine concerning the toxic train derailment and vent and burn of the vinyl chloride that began nearly a year and a half ago. These recommendations found that the rail indus...
June 26, 2024
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19:12
The Outcue: The heat is on... see how extreme heats impacts everything from forecasting to health concerns
In this week's The Outcue, senior digital content manager Robert McFerren talks about the heat wave that has stalled over the Valley with chief meteorologist Eric Wilhelm and meteorologist Andrew DiPaolo.While the scorching heat has not ...
June 21, 2024
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12:59
The Outcue: Answering all of the questions that remain after a major breaking news story
After a major breaking news story like the Realty Building explosion, there are often questions that remain.How did this happen? What are the lessons we can learn from this? And is everyone in charge providing the information the public ...
June 07, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:21
The Outcue: Breaking news and how we report it; Realty Building explosion coverage
In this week's The Outcue, assistant news director Justin Mitchell, anchor Derek Steyer, and chief videographer Pat Connelly discuss covering breaking news in the aftermath of the explosion at the Realty Building from an apparent gas leak.<...
May 31, 2024
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25:11
The Outcue: Our veteran videographers share their stories from the field and behind the camera
On this week's Outcue, assistant news director Justin Mitchell sits down with two veteran WFMJ videographers - Ron Martin and Bob 'Bubba' Meluch - who share their stories about their time in the field and talk about stories that will stick with...
May 24, 2024
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28:29
The Outcue: Let the buyer beware is not always the full story
In this week's The Outcue, assistant news director Justin Mitchell, anchor Madison Tromler, and senior digital content manager Robert McFerren discuss stories we cover when someone calls us with concerns over a purchase they have made and are u...
May 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:55
The Outcue: Steward Health bankruptcy leaves a cloud of uncertainty over healthcare in the Valley
This week, after months of speculation, Steward Healthcare filed for bankruptcy. The move was not unexpected, but it leaves questions about what its impact will be on the future of healthcare in the Valley. Will hospitals remain open? Wil...
May 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:43
Former NFL, NCAA ref Gene Steratore now in broadcast booth
Gene Steratore is the NFL/NCAA Basketball rules analyst for CBS Sports. After a 15 year career on the field, Steratore is now in the broadcast booth. 21 Sports Dana Balash caught up with Steratore and talks about his da...
May 07, 2024
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11:32
The Outcue: Think you know what human trafficking is? Think again... here is what we learned
In today's 21 News Special Edition of The Outcue, 21 News Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell and anchor/reporter Sydney Canty discuss behind the scenes of this week's 21 News "101 West" on the complicated and often misunderstood perception...
May 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:04
The Outcue: From bad to worse... 21 News looks at the continuing fiscal crisis in Vienna Township
In today's 21 News The Outcue S01E09, we update you on the ongoing financial investigation, which started in March in Vienna Township. This small community has been impacted by missing township funds—$1.3 million—leading to layoffs in the...
April 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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19:59
The Outcue. A behind-the-scene look at severe weather coverage and keeping you safe
"The Outcue" is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering pr...
April 19, 2024
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24:26
Should kids with developmental disabilities be 'mainstreamed' when it comes to education?
In this 21 News podcast, assistant managing editor Justin Mitchell and reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy speak with Hannah Grieco, a nationally recognized expert, author, educator, and advocate for parents of children with developmental disabilities wh...
April 09, 2024
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20:18
The Outcue: The real price of purchasing pets from the web
Have you ever seen adorable pictures of puppies for sale on social media and thought you should buy one?Today's 21 News Outcue podcast looks at our Watchdog brand reporting... or Watch Puppy in this case... involving an investigation of ...
April 05, 2024
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16:58
Severe weather season is upon us... here are some important terms and tips you need to know
With spring comes the increased risk for severe weather around the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.After saturating rains on Tuesday caused some soggy yards and minor flooding, there is a chance of severe weather through 10 p.m.We h...
April 02, 2024
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7:17
The Outcue: A drug addiction treatment center may be coming to Austintown.....are community concerns warranted?
"The Outcue" is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering pro...
March 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:29
The Outcue: Every election, we provide you the results... but find out what it takes to make that all happen
Every year, there is a primary and a general election. And this year will actually bring three elections to the Valley - with the Ohio 6th District US Congressional special election in June.While voting is usually a fairly quick event fo...
March 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:28
WFMJ 21 News The Outcue: How reporters cover sensitive stories involving death or tragedy
“The Outcue” is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering proces...
March 15, 2024
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27:51