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Frustration On Capitol Hill
By Cassidy Quinn Brettler --1/21/09 Today, I met a lot of senators and representatives... Correction: I met a lot of the P.R. people for senators and representatives. Actually, I'll be honest - I met their secretaries.
You're Welcome But You're Not Invited
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster- - 1/20/09 If you're an average Joe, you're probably stuck with the mob this week.
It's deemed "the most public inauguration ever." The Presidential Inaugural Committee's website states that it "will organize an inclusive and accessible inauguration that reflects the new Administration's commitment to leadership that sets aside partisanship and unites the nation around our shared values and ideals.
View From the Route
By Sarah Aaskov- -01/20/09 On Tuesday afternoon I watched thousands prove that you don't have to see to believe. People began lining Pennsylvania Avenue before the sun came out.
Talking with Barney Frank
By James O'Leary -- 1/21/09
Today I had the opportunity to sit down and interview Congressman Barney Frank at his Washington office. The Democrat represents the 4th district in Massachusetts, which includes my hometown of Assonet.
Victory and success for the press
By Shannon Donahue --1/20/2009 We found ourselves in the mix of hundreds upon thousands of Obama supporters trying to attend the festivities on Inauguration Day. We had all been credentialed and eagerly tried to find the Press entrance, but were turned away at every street corner we encountered.
Cheap Seats
By Jeff Young -- 1/20/09 It is often said that the true fans of sports teams are the ones crowded into the bleachers. They have the cheapest seats and worst view, but make the most noise.
If this level of fan-hood could be transferred to politics, then I definitely met those fans today.
Care Packages Do Make a Difference
By Valeria Villarroel -- 01/19/2009 This morning Sergeant Mac heard about the Operation Gratitude service event on the news. She quickly called her friend, got directions, and made her way over to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. She then got in line with the other 15,000 or so volunteers and made a care package for a fellow soldier.
The Price of Having a Ticket
By John Oliveira -- 1/20/09 This morning's historic inauguration was seen in person by over a million people on the National Mall in Washington D.C. I was one of the few to have one of these limited tickets in my possession.
Awaiting the Surge
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster -- 1/19/09 The country still has to wait for Barack Obama to be sworn in. But already tens of thousands of people have crowded along the Capitol Mall, just hoping to take in the powerful energy that is surrounding D.C.
Picking Up Your Ticket to History
By John Oliveira -- 1/19/09 This morning supporters who were lucky enough to win tickets to the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama were finally able to pick up their tickets.
The Quest for the Golden Ticket
By Cassidy Quinn Brettler -- 1/19/09 Well, apparently I won't get to meet Aretha...at least not yet. Today I went to the Kennedy Center, in hopes of getting press access or at least tickets to the "Let Freedom Ring" concert being held there tonight.
Lift Every Voice and Sing!
By James O'Leary -- 1/19/09 Last night after a long train ride from Boston, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the African-American Church Inaugural Ball. It was an exciting, emotional, and exhausting experience.
First Day Covering the 2009 Presidential Inauguration
By Shannon Donahue 1/18/2009 Conclusion: The Secret Service was not so intimidating. This evening, I was able to shoot a stand-up outside Blair House, where President-Elect Barack Obama and his family are staying until he makes the BIG move into the White House.
The Two Obamas
By Valeria Villarroel Espinoza 10/20/08 Barack Obama has a dual personality. In the three debates with his opponent, Senator John McCain, Obama came off as professorial and detached. In a rally, like the one in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Obama was easy and warm, and cracking jokes - occasionally straying from the prepared text to interact with his audience.
In the Hall with Bill Clinton
By Josh Miller 08/28/08 On Wednesday evening, former President Bill Clinton approached the podium at the Pepsi Center and was welcomed with an uproar of cheers. I happened to be just outside the arena shooting exterior shots of the center when he was giving his speech.
3 Seconds and GO
By Magdalena Parker 8/27/2008 Breaking news is a big deal. Everything seems to move in fast forward. There's never enough time. Nerves, trembling hands... it's all part of the deal.
James Taylor Gave Me Goosebumps
By Magdalena Parker
8/26/08
He was dressed in a grey t-shirt and jeans. Famous musician James Taylor was belting out "This land is your land," next to David Crosby and Graham Nash.
From The Convention Floor
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster 8/27/08 If I've learned anything within the last few days, it's that you shouldn't believe anyone who tells you something's impossible.
Reporting LIVE from Denver
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster 8/26/08 I have many jobs here in Denver for WEBN. I feed information to our website, gather footage for the WEBN Democratic Convention special, and report for a few radio stations.
Sprinting To Get The Story
By Magdalena Parker 8/26/2008 I arrived to my first breaking news story, red-faced and out of breath, barely able to ask anyone what had happened. In a matter of minutes, my Chief Photographer Josh Miller and I had run what seemed like a mile trying to catch up to the protesters who were being surrounded by riot police.
A Lesson Learned
By Magdalena Parker 8/24/2008 During what has become my ritualistic "I need to de-stress so I'm going to take a hot shower" routine, I came to the realization that the interview I worked so hard to get today was a tough lesson learned. In order to talk to Fox reporter Griff Jenkins, I not only had to go through Fox Media Relations but I also had to fight my way through my first media mob. It was no easy task.
Arriving for the DNC
By Kailani Koenig-Muenster 8/23/2008 It was very clear the moment I stepped off the plane and into my gate that I was in the city hosting the 2008's Democratic National Convention.
Thrown Into the Mix
Heather Johnson 1/2/08 I arrived in Iowa yesterday in a whirlwind. I stepped off the plane and nearly blew over in the frigid, gusting wind. I’m from Wisconsin so I know cold weather, but this was cold! I...
The Hunt for Fred Thompson
Trying to catch up with presidential hopeful Fred Thompson is a lot like the politician-turned-actor's hunt for the Red October submarine in his 1990 film. But instead of traversing the ocean depths, I found myself driving through...
The Broadcast News Moment
Producing is a stressful job. Never has this been more evident to me than today. I should mention that it’s currently 2:17am and I’m operating on 3 hours of sleep. I was one of the few people who were awake...
A New Year is Born
1/1/08 By Angela Campion It's the first day of the new year. Hello 2008! Usually, New Year's Day involves sleeping in and maybe attending a family party. How did I spend the first day of the year? I spent it with Barack Obama, Mike...
Today is the Day
12/31/07 By Angela Campion I woke up this morning to the ding of a text message on my cell phone. My mother had just watched the "Today" show, and was shocked to see me standing next to Mike Huckabee. Standing in...
Brushing Shoulders with the Best
12/30/07By Angela Campion It's a race to the finish, and the candidates are just lacing up their shoes. The first hurdle can be found smack dab in the middle of it all...here in Des Moines, Iowa. As an aspiring journalist,...
Hitting the Frozen Ground
My first full day in Iowa consisted of an hour and a half trip to northeast Iowa. My colleague, Phil, and I drove to a tiny town called Tama (pronounced Tay-ma) to cover Senator Fred Thompson’s stop to the King...
The World Outside (The Hotel)
Today I was fortunate enough to get to see Des Moines- well the stretch of road between the Best Western and WOI-TV, the ABC affiliate here. Our station manager is friends with the Vice President of News for Citadel Communications,...
Quite Literally Calling The Shots
The first full day in Iowa meant logistics. Logistics meant I sat for hours on end in my overly pink hotel room drowning in papers with my blue tooth permanently lodged in my ear. The fruit of this tedious labor...
Preparations for Iowa
The WEBN News crew is in full swing preparing for Iowa....