Podcasts by News 4 Debrief

The Jussie Smollett Verdict: The Problems with the Case&How it Was Covered from 2021-12-11T03:04:17

Former "Empire" Actor Jussie Smollett was found guilty on five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct on Thursday after staging what prosecutors have called a "hate crime hoax." This week on...

Why NYC's First Safe Injection Sites Are Such a Big Deal from 2021-12-04T01:01:04

Every four hours, someone in New York City dies of an overdose.

This week on The Debrief, Adam Kuperstein takes an in-depth look at the city’s new authorized safe injection sites, where p...

The (Real) Story of Thanksgiving from 2021-11-24T20:31:29

Thanksgiving is one of those holidays with what seems like a pretty clear origin story: the Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, where pilgrims celebrated the first harvest in their...

Malcolm X Assassination: The Activist and Attorneys Who Changed the Case from 2021-11-20T01:28:29

This week on The Debrief, Chris Glorioso talks with the activist who uncovered evidence that showed the two men convicted of killing civil rights leader Malcolm X were innocent - and two attorne...

A Defense Attorney Breaks Down the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial from 2021-11-12T11:41:30

Kyle Rittenhouse testified Wednesday he was under attack when he killed two men and wounded a third with his rifle during a chaotic night of protests in Kenosha, saying: “I didn’t do anything wr...

The COVID Vaccine and Kids: Answering Parents' Questions from 2021-11-05T10:44:49

Kids as young as 5 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 -- but a lot of parents are hesitant, even those who are vaccinated themselves. Pei-Sze Cheng and guests analyze the debate and answer p...

Climate Change: Preparing for Extreme Weather from 2021-10-29T10:44:43

News 4 Chief Meteorologist Janice Huff weighs in on climate change, and how we prepare for the extreme weather – like Ida -- that’s already here. 

Where Does the Gabby Petito Investigation Go From Here? from 2021-10-23T00:02:26

Brian Laundrie likely never left the Florida nature preserve where he was last seen - and with the discovery of his remains earlier this week, it brings to an end a mystery that has captivated t...

What You Missed in the Gabby Petito Autopsy Results from 2021-10-15T10:18:29

This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng takes a deep dive into this week's autopsy results in the Gabby Petito case, and talks with the team behind Wondery's The Vanished podcast about why some ...

The Brian Laundrie Hunt: A Survivalist's Take from 2021-10-08T10:28:19

This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze Cheng talks to survival expert and instructor Dave Canterbury, the author of the New York Times bestseller Bushcraft 101, about how - and how long...

Is Brian Laundrie Still Alive? from 2021-10-01T13:59:03

It's been 16 days since Gabby Petito's fiancé, Brian Laundrie, allegedly told his parents he was going for a hike in a sprawling Florida nature preserve. It's the site of a massive manhunt - but...

Why The Whole World Is Following the Case of Gabby Petito from 2021-09-24T10:35:38

The whole world is following the case of Gabby Petito, the aspiring influencer who disappeared on a cross country road trip with her  fiancé, Brian Laundrie. This week on The Debrief, Pei-S...

What Happened to Gabby Petito? from 2021-09-17T10:36:05

Gabby Petito hasn't been seen for more than two weeks and the search is heating up for the Long Island woman, who was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé. This week on The Debrief, Pei-Sze C...

Back to School During COVID's Delta Surge from 2021-09-10T10:20:22

This week, Michael Gargiulo talks with a pediatric doctor about what it'll really take to keep schools safe this fall - and whether another variant could set our recovery back even further.

Left Behind in Afghanistan: One Man's Story from 2021-09-03T21:12:38

When the last U.S. plane took off out of Afghanistan earlier this week -- thousands of Afghan citizens who aided the US during our 20-year-occupation of the country -- and scores more who were c...

Afghanistan in Crisis: 'Every Family Will Have Somebody Who Is Threatened' from 2021-08-27T20:41:42

Thousands of Afghans are fleeing their country with only the clothes on their backs.

And they’re the lucky ones.

This week, less than 24 hours before the bombings, Gilma Avalos tal...

Pediatric COVID Vaccine Trials - Parents Tell Their Stories from 2021-08-20T10:22:14

The surging delta variant has school leaders issuing mask mandates to protect children too young to vaccinate. But this week, Jen Maxfield talks to two parents whose children may have gotten the...

Who Is Kathy Hochul, New York's Next Governor? from 2021-08-13T10:52:09

This week, Adam Kuperstein talks to a journalist who’s covered the entire political career of New York’s next governor. Hear the stark differences between her and her predecessor, her plan ...

Why Some of Cuomo's Former Supporters Want Him to Resign from 2021-08-07T00:28:59

After Attorney General Letitia James' explosive report on alleged sexual harassment by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, some of his once-staunch supporters want him to resign. Melissa Russo talks with Democra...

Vaccine Mandates: Gov't Overreach or the Definition of Public Health? from 2021-07-30T10:48:24

This week, Michael Gargiulo talks to three experts on all sides of the vaccine mandate debate, including a New York City teacher who founded a group that’s now fighting the mandate he calls “imm...

Crisis in Cuba from 2021-07-16T12:21:11

This week, Darlene Rodriguez talks to a 24-year-old protester currently confined to his home after he was arrested during demonstrations in Havana. He circumvented Internet restrictions to tell ...

Critical Race Theory: Both Sides of the Fiery Debate from 2021-07-02T11:45:10

Critical race theory is the newest flashpoint in our divided country. But what does it even mean - and how is it really affecting our students? Adam Kuperstein talks to experts on both sides for...

Homelessness&Mental Health: New York’s Growing Crisis from 2021-06-25T10:32:22

It’s a dilemma exacerbated by the pandemic, and now it seems unstoppable. This week, Michael Gargiulo takes a deep dive into the problems of homelessness and mental health, and talks to two expe...

Understanding Juneteenth, and Why It Matters So Much from 2021-06-18T10:32:34

This week, Adam Kuperstein commemorates our nation’s first new federal holiday in nearly 40 years - Juneteenth. Experts talk about why some consider it our nation’s real independence day, amid t...

Anti-Asian Attacks and Relations With the Black Community from 2021-06-11T10:50:29

This week, Erica Byfield dives deeper into the recent spate of anti-Asian attacks and broaches the subject of conflict between Black and Asian Americans – conflict that some say has been weaponi...

How the Stonewall Inn Uprising Sparked a Movement from 2021-06-04T10:21:06

To mark Pride Month, The Debrief is revisiting a conversation with activist Cathy Renna from 2019, when she recounted the history and legacy of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn.

Looking Back, One Year After George Floyd's Murder from 2021-05-28T10:31:49

News 4 reflects, one year after the murder of George Floyd changed the country.

NYPD Pride March Ban: Hear From a Cop&an Organizer from 2021-05-21T10:57:04

In the wake of NYC PRIDE’s bombshell decision to exclude NYPD officers in uniform, Gus Rosendale talks to both an openly gay NYPD officer about his disappointment, and a member of Pride about wh...

The Future of Offices in New York City from 2021-05-14T10:40:54

With many pandemic restrictions lifting, that oft-asked question might be creeping into your head more and more: When will I be heading back into the office? Adam Kuperstein sits down with exper...

How Broadway Feels About Broadway's Big Comeback from 2021-05-07T11:12:13

The curtain is going up on Broadway on Sept. 14 - and it'll take a lot of work between now and then to make sure shows go off without a hitch. Adam Kuperstein talks to a producer who is ecstatic...

How One Reporter Got Snared in a 'Virtual Kidnapping' Scam from 2021-04-30T03:30

The most terrifying day in Adam Harding's life began with a phone call from his mother's number -- but the caller was a stranger who said the News 4 reporter's mom was being held hostage. He tal...

Flying Blind: High School Seniors on College Admissions During COVID-19 from 2021-04-23T03:36:04

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are making the most crucial decision of their young careers - choosing a college - sight unseen.

Michael Gargiulo talks to a group of teens ab...

"Being Alive While Black Is Exhausting" from 2021-04-16T12:10:34

This week, David Ushery takes a very personal look at the death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, and the toll it’s taking on him, his family and communities of color after yet another life is ende...

Your Vaccine and Variant Questions Answered from 2021-04-09T10:30:55

What's a B.1.1.7? And a P.1? Or a B.1.526? There are lots of COVID variants circulating now, and questions about what they do to people and whether vaccines work against them. Rana Novini talks ...

Living With Legalized Marijuana from 2021-04-02T10:26:57

This week, Michael Gargiulo explores the changes coming now that marijuana is legal in New York – everything from DUI dangers to party favors to retraining drug-sniffing dogs.

Living in Fear: Life as an Asian-American from 2021-03-26T10:37:29

Pei-Sze Cheng and two Asian-American New Yorkers share their horror stories, and discuss not only the physical aggressions, but also the microaggressions that have left some afraid to travel alo...

Why Connecticut Is Beating NY and NJ in the Race to Vaccinate from 2021-03-19T10:28:52

Adam Kuperstein talks to a member of Gov. Ned Lamont’s COVID vaccine advisory group and Stamford’s mayor to see how the state is trouncing NY, NJ and most of the country in vaccine distribution....

Understanding the Sexual Harassment Claims Against Gov. Cuomo from 2021-03-12T11:51:11

This week, Adam Kuperstein talks to Andrew Siff & Jonathan Dienst about the two things that insiders say left Governor Cuomo vulnerable to a barrage of sexual harassment allegations. 

Inside the Push to Make Beauty See All Colors from 2021-03-05T11:37:19

There’s a growing push to do away with the Euro-centric approach to skincare and cosmetics. Checkey Beckford talks to a dermatologist at the forefront of the movement about changes in the indust...

The Alarming Rise of Anti-Asian Attacks in New York City from 2021-02-26T10:07:27

As New York City continues to grapple with the pandemic, Asian-American residents say they’re also suffering from a virus of hate. Over the past year, there’s been a surge of anti-Asian attacks ...

How Doctors Are Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black Community from 2021-02-19T13:49:54

Erica Byfield explores why Black Americans are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and talks with Dr. Olajide Williams of Columbia University about a partnership with rapper Daryl 'DMC' McD...

Behind the Push To Expand Black History Curriculum from 2021-02-12T10:38:08

There is a shocking lack of Black history being taught in our schools. News 4’s Checkey Beckford takes a look at the problem and talks with Stamford, Connecticut, teacher Ruth-Terry Walden about...

Why do NY&NJ Have Different COVID Restaurant Restrictions? from 2021-02-05T11:41:19

If you're east of the Hudson, the bars and restaurants close at 10 p.m. West? They can stay open as long as they like. Adam Kuperstein talks with Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena of Northwell Health about COV...

What's Stopping Vaccine Makers From Making More Shots Now from 2021-01-29T09:19:37

Adam Kuperstein talks with Dr. Eric Schneider of the Commonwealth Fund about why COVID-19 vaccinations are lagging in the United States - and how public health officials are hoping to catch up.

Behind the Scenes at President Joe Biden's Inauguration from 2021-01-22T11:37:27

Sarah Wallace and Andrew Siff talk with Adam Kuperstein about covering Joe Biden's Presidential Inauguration - amid political unrest and a pandemic.

How COVID-19 Is Widening the Achievement Gap in Schools from 2021-01-15T14:50:49

Adam Kuperstein explores how the pandemic has exacerbated the inequalities in our schools, and talks with Dr. Annette Anderson of Johns Hopkins School of Education about how districts might clos...

Capitol in Chaos: The Troubling Extremism at the Heart of This Week's Riot in Washington from 2021-01-09T03:39:19

The riotous mob that overtook the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday didn't happen by accident. Rather it was a plan laid out weeks in advance by a growing cadre of right-wing extremists. Adam Kuperstein...

How COVID-19 Is Affecting the Mental Health of Black New Yorkers from 2020-12-18T20:18:16

The pandemic is having a profound impact on the mental health of Americans, but Black Americans are being disproportionately affected. Adam Kuperstein talks with Dr. Dana Collins, a clinical psy...

What Does a 2nd Indoor Dining Shutdown Mean for NYC? from 2020-12-11T17:20:40

Indoor dining is coming to an end again in New York City. Adam Kuperstein and Chris Glorioso talk to restaurant owners and medical officials about what that means for the health of the city's re...

Why Some Black Americans Are Hesitant About the COVID-19 Vaccine from 2020-12-04T20:55:55

Black and brown Americans have been among the hardest-hit groups during the coronavirus pandemic, and new surveys suggest that they may be less trustful of a vaccine when one becomes available. ...

The Dangers Pregnant Black Women Face from 2020-11-20T18:54:03

The CDC says Black women are twice as likely as white women to give birth prematurely and die during child birth at a much higher rate. Natalie Pasquarella talks with State Assemblymember Rodney...

Who Delivered the Presidency to Joe Biden - and Why the Polls Were Off Again from 2020-11-13T18:24:47

It took the better part of a week, but we now know who will be president on Jan. 20, 2021. Adam Kuperstein sits down with political and community organizer Mondale Robinson to talk about why Bla...

Why Hispanic Voters Could Decide the Election from 2020-10-30T17:14:05

More than 32 million Hispanic voters are heading to the polls this year - making them the largest nonwhite ethnic group in the electorate for the first time. But while they're a big bloc of vote...

The State of Black Lives Matter in New York from 2020-10-23T12:51:08

Activist Glenn Cantave says he is "disheartened" by the Black Lives Matter movement, five months after hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets around the country. He talks with A...

Why 'Poll Watchers' Are Raising Voter Suppression Concerns from 2020-10-16T10:37:38

President Trump has publicly called on supporters to “watch the polls very closely” for fraud. That’s raising concerns of voter suppression and intimidation. Adam Kuperstein talks with political...

What You Need to Know About Voter Roll Purges in New York from 2020-10-09T19:51:06

Adam Kuperstein sits down with Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York to talk about an illegal purge of the voter rolls in New York City - and gets a rundown of what you need to know about making...

Meet the Woman Behind the CROWN Act to End Hair Discrimination from 2020-10-02T23:55:52

David Ushery sits down with Adjoa B. Asamoah, one of the champions behind the CROWN Act, which aims to end hair discrimination in the United States.

Black-Owned Doctors' Offices Are Closing During the Pandemic from 2020-09-25T18:15:35

Black-owned doctors' offices are closing down when the communities they’re in can least afford it. David Ushery sits down with Dr. Damali Campbell and Dr. Natalie Roche to find out why that’s ha...

How Systemic Racism Makes Black Women More Likely to Die in Childbirth from 2020-09-18T16:25:48

Black women are three to four times more likely to die in child birth than white women. And of those deaths, the Centers for Disease Control says 60 percent are preventable. David Ushery sits do...

How One NJ County Is Fighting Bias in Policing From the Beginning from 2020-09-11T10:16:34

In Bergen County, police academy trainees are getting bias training along with the typical lessons. David Ushery talks it out with Deputy Chief Jason Love of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Offic...

Why Advertisers Are Missing the Mark With People of Color from 2020-09-04T17:07:12

One family says the ads they see don't represent them - and some media professionals agree. More than 600 Black advertising professionals are calling out companies for the ways they portray Blac...

Where Are All of Long Island's Black Teachers? from 2020-08-21T17:51:15

More than 60% of the school buildings on Long Island don't have a single Black teacher. Greg Cergol reports on the problem, and Pat Battle talks with experts about how to fix it.

The Anatomy of a Traffic Stop Gone Wrong from 2020-08-14T13:42:58

A Black man is injured in a traffic stop gone wrong. As Erica Byfield reports, 20 different cameras tell 20 different stories about what happened and who was at fault.

Being Black Behind the Wheel from 2020-08-07T17:02:20

Fear of being stopped and arrested by police is real for many Black teenagers. News 4’s Pat Battle shares the perspectives of three Black college students.

Why Are Black Business Owners Being Rejected for Loans? from 2020-07-31T12:45:32

A Liberian refugee built a thriving business empire in New Jersey - but for all her success, at least seven banks have turned her down for loans. Why?

The Debrief: What's Next - George Floyd and the Future of Policing from 2020-06-05T19:55:55

George Floyd's death in Minneapolis touched off a national conversation about race and policing -- and the protests that followed only complicated the discussion. We sit down with protesters, la...

In the Courtroom: Harvey Weinstein Sentencing Surprise from 2020-03-13T14:00

NBC 4 reporter Erica Byfield has covered the Harvey Weinstein rape trial from the outset, and was in the courtroom when his surprise 23-year prison sentence was handed down. She describes what i...

New York Kids Build Award-Winning Future City from 2020-03-06T22:03:37

A group of New York City kids have been recognized in the international competition 'Future City' after designing an innovative water system for a city in the not-so-distant-future, Aurora. Stud...

Coronavirus Outbreak: When Will We Get a COVID-19 Vaccine? from 2020-02-28T17:42:21

Columbia University's Dr. David Ho is leading aggressive efforts to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus after winning a $2.1 million grant from Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. Dr. Ho -- previousl...

Dissecting Mike Bloomberg's Debate Performance from 2020-02-21T20:54:46

NBC 4 local government reporter Melissa Russo has covered former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg for more than 12 years. She dissects why his Democratic debate performance was so widely panned, and ...

Will New York Reform Bail Reform? from 2020-02-15T03:40:23

I-Team reporter Sarah Wallace sits down with David Ushery to talk about New York’s new – and controversial – bail reform law. Then, she gives updates on the shocking suicide of Fotis Dulos, the ...

What Does Amazon’s Big Move on Staten Island Mean for NYC Retail Businesses? from 2020-02-10T17:02:53

David Ushery talks with Daniel Geiger, a reporter with Crains New York Business, about a deal to open a large Amazon warehouse on Staten Island — and whether the move will send shockwaves through t...

NY Remembers Holocaust as Living Survivors Dwindle from 2020-02-03T20:28:54

As NBC 4 reporter Adam Kuperstein covered the 75 year anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp this week, he reflected on how the Holocaust will be remembered as time goes ...

Interview: New NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison from 2020-01-24T23:58:20

New NYPD Chief of Detectives RodneyHarrison takes David Ushery for a walk around the Queens neighborhood that shaped him, recalling that, as a teenager, the last thing he wanted to be was a cop.

Bail Reform Under Fire as Alleged Bank Robber Walks Free from 2020-01-17T19:33:45

An alleged bank robber is released on bail, and robs again the next day. Marc Santia tells David how, just two weeks into New York’s new bail reform law, opponents say the “catch and release” strat...

NYPD’s Rabbi Kass on Anti-Semitism, Suicide and That Pastrami Sandwich Situation from 2020-01-10T17:19:29

He got the job through his love of handball, he’s served 7 mayors and 17 police commissioners and once had a pivotal moment with a pastrami sandwich. The NYPD’s Chief Chaplain, Rabbi Alvin Kass tel...

Kay Angrum: My First 6 Months as WNBC’s Instagram Host from 2019-12-27T14:30

NYC-native Kay Angrum has dreamed of being a journalist since she was in eighth grade.

‘Blindsided:’ Photojournalist in Line of Fire During NJ Shooting from 2019-12-20T20:51

WNBC photojournalist Eddie Alonzo didn’t know what he was walking into when he arrived at the scene of the Jersey City shootout last week, finding himself so close to the action he had to shelter f...

DNA Test That ID’d 9/11 Victims Could Clear Convicted Killer from 2019-09-25T20:10:31

Sarah Wallace has the story of a NYC man behind bars for 26 years who fought to have DNA evidence found and re-tested by the same company that identified 9/11 victims. Read More

Inside the MTA’s Huge, Somewhat Mysterious $51.5B Plan from 2019-09-20T21:27:39

Andrew Siff talks David through what we know of the MTA’s unprecedented $51.5 billion Capital Plan, and how congestion pricing is helping to pay for it. Read More

Unsung Heroes: The Caretakers of the 9/11 Memorial from 2019-09-13T14:01:04

Jen Maxfield took a different angle with her 9/11 coverage this year, speaking with the caretakers who maintain the memorial at Ground Zero with great pride and honor. Read More

Why Is the Ex-Parks Commissioner Afraid to Bike in Central Park? from 2019-09-06T19:22:53

Ex-NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe tells David why he thinks Central Park has become ‘the Wild, Wild West’ due to its dangerous and chaotic roadways — and what should be done about it. Read More

Behind the Scenes With a WNBC Photojournalist from 2019-08-30T20:04:48

WNBC photojournalist Ben Prater tells David Ushery what it’s like behind the camera as he covers the news each day, from being set on fire while reporting on a fire to filming an eclipse from a led...

Vaping Danger: Surge in Lung Sickness, Many Victims Teens from 2019-08-23T17:36:11

Ida Siegal tells David Ushery about how more than 150 cases of serious, vaping-related respiratory illnesses have been reported across the U.S. in the past two months, with many patients teens, and...

Newark Lead Crisis: Water Contaminated in NJ’s Largest City from 2019-08-16T17:27:25

Brian Thompson breaks down the lead crisis in Newark. Why do tens of thousands of people in New Jersey’s largest city not have access to uncontaminated drinking water? And what is the city doing ab...

NYPD Suicide Crisis: Stigma Stopping Cops Coming Forward from 2019-08-09T15:06:55

Reporter Pei-Sze Cheng tells David how stigma within the NYPD, and fear of repercussions, is stopping cops with mental health problems from coming forward — even as the force faces a suicide crisis...

Maid Who Accused DSK of NY Hotel Sex Abuse Tells Her Story from 2019-08-02T14:01:54

She was forced into the spotlight eight years ago when Dominique Strauss-Kahn allegedly sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan hotel room. Pat Battle talks about her exclusive interview with that wo...

Lost on the Streets: One Young Girl’s Heart-Rending Story from 2019-07-26T15:25:22

In 2005, investigative reporter Melissa Russo got a call about a little girl found walking barefoot alone in Queens. In July, 14 years later, she was able to reconnect with Valery Lozada. This is h...

Jeffrey Epstein: From Island Luxury to NYC Jail Cell from 2019-07-19T14:08:05

Chief investigative reporter Jonathan Dienst goes behind the scenes of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, as a judge in Manhattan denies the wealthy New York financier’s lawyers’ requests fo...

NYC B-Boy Crazy Legs on Breaking’s Bid for the Olympics from 2019-07-12T15:05:39

B-boys and B-girls could be heading to the 2024 Olympics! A recent vote saw breaking move closer to being included in the summer games. Bronx breaking pioneer Richard ‘Crazy Legs’ Colón breaks down...

An Exclusive Interview With Fotis Dulos from 2019-07-05T18:50:13

The News 4 I-Team’s Sarah Wallace talks with David Ushery about her blockbuster exclusive — the first interview with Fotis Dulos, whose wife Jennifer’s disappearance has shaken their Connecticut co...

NYC Wrestles With Explosive Growth in Rideshare Industry from 2019-06-28T15:43:42

It’s been described as the Wild West — rideshare services moving into the city so quickly that they’re ahead of regulation. Now — amid safety and regulatory concerns, NYC lawmakers are trying to ca...

Pride Movement Marches On 50 Years After Stonewall Uprising from 2019-06-21T15:38:14

When police raided the Mafia-owned Stonewall Inn in New York, the resulting uprising catapulted the LGBTQ movement into the media. On its 50th anniversary, and as the ‘Olympics of Pride’ kicks off ...

NY Aviation Under Scrutiny Amid Deadly Midtown Chopper Crash from 2019-06-14T20:30:17

On Monday, NYC was rocked by news of a fatal helicopter crash on top of a building in midtown Manhattan. NBC 4 airborne reporter Dennis Protsko — who covers the news from the sky in Chopper 4 — exp...

NY Aviation Under Scrutiny Amid Deadly Midtown Chopper Crash from 2019-06-14T20:30:17

On Monday, NYC was rocked by news of a fatal helicopter crash on top of a building in midtown Manhattan. NBC 4 airborne reporter Dennis Protsko — who covers the news from the sky in Chopper 4 — exp...

NY Aviation Under Scrutiny Amid Deadly Midtown Chopper Crash from 2019-06-14T20:30:17

On Monday, NYC was rocked by news of a fatal helicopter crash on top of a building in midtown Manhattan. NBC 4 airborne reporter Dennis Protsko — who covers the news from the sky in Chopper 4 — exp...