Life After News
What happens when the newsroom lights go out—and life begins again?
Life After News explores the raw, funny, and deeply human stories of journalists who’ve walked away from the adrenaline of breaking news to reinvent themselves in surprising ways. Hosted by former TV news director Jason Ball, the podcast goes behind the headlines to talk with anchors, reporters, producers, and executives about identity, resilience, and what it takes to start over.
From career pivots to personal awakenings, these conversations reveal how the skills learned under deadline pressure translate into entirely new chapters of life. It’s not just about leaving the news—it’s about discovering what comes after.
Whether you’re in media, on the edge of a career change, or just fascinated by reinvention, Life After News is your invitation to listen in, learn, and maybe imagine your own next chapter.
Life After News
Latest Episodes
🎙️ Lisa Guerrero: Walking Away, Speaking Up, and Becoming a Warrior 💥🎙️
🎙️ From Early Web Producer to Change-Maker: Olsen Ebright on How You Can Make a Difference 💻🗞️🏘️
🎙️ From Reporting to Working with Reese Witherspoon: Simone Boyce’s Life After News
🎙️ Christina McLarty Arquette on Jumping from Entertainment Reporter to Indie Producer (and Reviving Bozo) 🎬🤹♀️🐄
Breaking Barriers, Finding Radical Joy & Redefining Storytelling with May Lee