Phew...we're through with two

After the test newscast last week, I felt confident that our team was going to perform well. Being anchor meant I got to stay inside which was a relief since the Upstate weather God's finally decided to give us our just dues. I wanted to come into class with a phoner ready if possible, but that didn't pan out so I go onto the wires and started looking for ideas. I ultimately decided on a story dealing with lending and loaning companies being subpoenaed by NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and I set out to get an interview with one of the questionable companies. That proved to be a futile effort after I spent nearly 45 minutes on the phone talking to PR people and secretaries who offered no input on the subject. I don't know if it was because the leaders of the companies were uncomfortable discussing their "questionable" loaning policies, but every president or manager that I tried getting in contact with was either busy in a meeting or on vacation. The secretaries told me to leave my name and number and they'd call me ASAP. Yea right! With time running out, I decided to try my luck interviewing someone on Cuomo's side. I got a member of the NY State legislative council who provided valuable information and a great soundbite. The rest of the day went much smoother and we really came together once again to put forth an excellent effort. Next week I get to try being a producer, which seems a lot more stressful then being an anchor. Never the less I'm excited and ready to tackle the challenge head on!