I had a conversation once with the main guy at KEZI after ranting about a certain reporters obsession with protest coverage during the elections. He told me to call him 4 days later, which I did and I was surprised he answered. He was a very pleasant and professional guy, conservative, but he made no bones about stating clearly that the news was driven by ratings and that was the way it was going to be. Thus we see regular pieces on Pot dealers, Pets, and Perverts - that seems to be the motif in this city (and I was born here, so I believe I have a right to criticize it). I also have a good friend who worked at KVAL for 10 years (prior to the recent change), the guy who hired all the cute girls, in case you hadn't noticed they are all but gone...I know enough about the business to know how corrupt it is. They also can't hire anyone with experience because they pay 24k (plus OT), and minimal benefits (including clothes and makeup).