Pat Loeb, Mike DeNardo, Kristen Johanson, Jim Melwert, Cherri Gregg at Independence LIVE
For the fourth consecutive year, KYW Newsradio brought its Executive Briefing to Independence LIVE. The annual event offers an opportunity to hear from the station’s anchors and reporters about the important issues they expect to cover in 2020. Independence Blue Cross was the presenting sponsor.
Independence Vice President of Communications Donna Farrell delivered opening remarks to an audience of local business leaders, KYW Newsradio listeners, and Independence associates.
The event provided attendees and listeners the opportunity to take part in an in-depth discussion about the biggest issues facing the Philadelphia area and the nation in 2020. Topics discussed included Philadelphia’s City Hall, education, community affairs, suburban developments and crime and justice
KYW afternoon drive host Ian Bush moderated the discussion. The panel included KYW Newsradio anchors and reporters:
- Mike DeNardo, education reporter
- Cherri Gregg, community affairs reporter
- Kristen Johanson, crime and justice reporter
- Pat Loeb, City Hall bureau chief
- Jim Melwert, suburban bureau chief
The full briefing is available at KYW Newsradio Audio On-Demand.