Mar 08 2024 39 mins
“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 process to getting the final product on the air, in this new video podcast.
In episode three, Assistant News Director J. Breen Mitchell is joined by Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren to discuss 21 News coverage of the East Palestine train derailment last February.
We look at the story behind the coverage and discuss our in-depth' 101 West' and what National Transportation Board Chair Jennifer Homendy told us about her concerns about the vent and burn.
This week, we also reported on a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing where Ohio Senator JD Vance asked National Transportation Board Chair Jennifer Homendy about the vent and burn conducted on the five vinyl chloride tank cars during the East Palestine train derailment, which she said lacked sufficient scientific basis, and disregarded temperature data.
Turn in every Friday on our YouTube channel or listen to the audio version on all major podcast platforms.
The podcast name - The Outcue - is a broadcast term that means the last few words of reporting before the package ends. We hope you enjoy it.