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
🎙️ Bonus Episode: The Future of the Television Station Business
📺 What’s next for local TV? Consolidation, new technology, and the fight to stay relevant in a streaming-first world.
In this bonus episode of Life After News, Jason Ball sits down with Adam Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief of the Radio and Television Business Report, to break down the big changes shaking up the television station business.
🔑 What You’ll Hear:
- 📉 Consolidation Nation – What it means when just three groups could own half the nation’s TV stations.
- 🚀 NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) – The new broadcast signal that makes over-the-air TV feel like Netflix or YouTube.
- 💰 The Ad Shift – Why digital, streaming, and personalized ads are the future of local TV revenue.
- 🔌 Cable’s Role – Why cable and broadcast still depend on each other (for now).
- 📰 Local News Survival – How many newsrooms can a market really support, and why the smartphone may be the most important screen of all.
🎧 Adam also shares what he’s learned from his InFocus video podcast, where he talks with industry leaders shaping the future of broadcast media.
🌐 Links & Mentions:
- 🎥 Adam Jacobson’s InFocus Podcast & Video Series → rbr.com
- 📲 Follow Jason on Instagram: @MrJasonBall & @LifeAfterNewsPod
- 🌵 Visit: LifeAfterNews.com
👀 Coming Up Next:
Tuesday’s episode features Sharon Tay—former MSNBC, KTLA & KCAL anchor—now selling super-luxury real estate in Los Angeles.
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Let Life After News inspire your next chapter. Because leaving the news doesn’t mean the story’s over—it means a new one’s just beginning.