Conversations in Broadcasting #42

The local news program that appeared on the main broadcast channel for WALA-TV during the first half of the hour of 10:00 p.m. ("FOX 10 News at 10:00 p.m.") on the Thursday of the thirteenth day of the month of September for the calendar year 2018 ("FOX 10 News at 10:00 p.m.") appeared to have had this conversation between its news presenters (Lenise Ligon and Byron Day) and one of its reporters (a news reporter named Lee Peck):

Lenise Ligon: And FOX 10 News is getting in on the relief efforts to help those affected by Florence* -- once again we're teaming up with volunteers of America.  

Byron Day: Right, our Lee Peck joins us now in the studio with more on what we can do to help out. Lee, it's important to get mobilized early, right?

Lee Peck: Absolutely, Byron and Lenise. The sooner they get the supplies they need, the sooner that they can get them in the hands of those which will no doubt need them in Florence's aftermath.

(*note: the program appeared to have had reports regarding a certain "hurricane" named "Florence" before this part of it)

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The local news program that appeared on the main broadcast channel for WKRG-TV during the first half of the hour of 10:00 p.m. on the Saturday of the twenty-eighth day of the month of July for the calendar year 2018 ("WKRG News 5 at 10") appeared to have had this conversation between its news presenter (Jason Carter) and one of its reporters (a sports reporter named Robby Baker)

Jason Carter: Well as you -- as Thomas mentioned we had some gremlins in the studio a little while ago there; playing with mikes; technology -- so I mean, it was a little bit dangerous

Robby Baker: They're dangerous little creatures. Uh, I have to ask you, Jason: are you big into yoga? Have you started your morning with some sun salutations?

(the news presenter appeared to had laughed immediately afterwards)

Robby Baker: I mean it's yoga. It's a yoga term.

Jason Carter: I am neither flexible or, um, -- yes

Robby Baker: The--

(both of them appeared to had laughed immediately afterwards)

Robby Baker: So I guess you said no. One NFL team is big yoga team is into yoga, though. That's how they're, uh, that's how they're starting off training practice. We'll talk about that -- nothing like, uh, some sports, watching some [lightning] doing yoga. Also, Julio Jones is in training camp despite some reports that he'd be holding out. You'll be hearing from the Foley native coming up in sports.

(the program appeared to have had a break from appearing on the channel in the aforementioned period of time for the aforementioned Saturday immediately afterwards)

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The local news program that appeared on the main broadcast channel for WALA-TV during the hour of 7:00 a.m. on the Saturday of the twenty-first day of the month of July for the calendar year 2018 ("FOX 10 News at 7:00 a.m.") appeared to have had this conversation between its news presenter (Asha Staples) and a certain guest of hers in a location separate from hers: 

Asha Staples: And happening today some fun for the whole family. You can watch a pole vaulting competition right in the middle of Dauphin Street this weekend. We're joined this morning by one of the organizers of the annual event, Drew Brentley [or Bentley]. Thank you again for joining us; tell us about today's event and what we can expect. I know you guys have a busy day ahead and you guys are all ready setting up.

Drew Bentley: You should flex after that. You should be like roar! Uh, no.

Asha Staples: All right, Drew. We, uh, got you now. What can you tell us about today's event

Asha Staples: Drew I hear nothing.

Asha Staples: All right, looks like we're having some difficulties with Drew. We'll check back with him when we can, but right now We're going to toss things over to Adam Olivier who's checking on those weather--weather conditions for today's event and whatever...

(the program appeared to have had an animated sequence involving digital graphics resembling text of  "STORM TRACKER" before appearing to have had a reporter named Adam Olivier immediately afterwards saying, "Yeah, we're tracking a lot of heat and humidity for this weekend" at the beginning of a report related to weather)

(later)

Asha Staples: All right, thanks, Adam. And again, happening today, you can have some fun for the entire family and witness some pole vaulting. It's a competition happening in down-town Mobile in the middle of Dauphin Street this weekend and and we're joined again by one of the organizers of the annual event, Drew Bentley. Good morning, thanks again for joining us. I know you guys are really busy, so we're going to hop right into it. What can you tell us about today's event and why people should come and support you guys.

Drew Bentley: Ok, it's going to be a ten-hour block party on Dauphin Street, between Jackson and Joackim, and we'll be pole vaulting in two directions all day long.