In Media: An MAB Podcast takes you inside the world of media, highlighting the voices shaping our industry, their impact on communities, and the stories that unfold beyond the studio.
Hosted by Michigan Association of Broadcasters President/CEO Casey Jones, each episode features candid, thoughtful conversations with media makers across the state. We explore the evolving relationship between broadcasters and audiences, the future of the industry, and the influence media has in everyday life, while also sharing a more personal look at the people behind the microphones and headlines.
Recorded in the heart of Downtown Lansing inside the MAB Content Creation Studio, In Media brings a human lens to the professionals shaping the media industry today.
New episodes drop every other Wednesday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 1: Zoe Clark, Michigan Public
On Episode 1 of In Media: An MAB Podcast, we’re joined by Zoe Clark from Michigan Public.
Zoe is one of the most recognizable voices covering Michigan politics, helping listeners make sense of what’s happening at the Capitol and beyond. Her work is all about breaking down complicated issues, asking the right questions, and keeping the public informed.
Host Casey Jones talks with Zoe about her path in the industry, the realities of political reporting, the future of public media, and what journalism looks like right now.
Episode 2: Blake Harms, WOOD TV8
On Episode 2 of In Media: An MAB Podcast, we’re joined by meteorologist Blake Harms from WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids.
Blake is a familiar face to West Michigan viewers, known for his weather coverage and school closing predictions, which have developed a viral social media following. A Hudsonville native and Valparaiso University graduate, he began building his audience as a teenager by sharing snow day forecasts online before turning that passion into a career in broadcast meteorology.
Host Casey Jones talks with Blake about growing up inspired by local television, the evolution of weather coverage and social media, building trust with viewers, and what it’s like forecasting in one of the country’s most challenging weather regions.