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4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

Hosted by Mitch Leff

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Episodes

152

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Twice a month, Mitch Leff, president of Leff & Associates Public Relations, offers his "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, a conversation with a Georgia journalist. 4QJS dives into each journalist's background, their role at their current media outlet, beats and story interests, and talks about how public relations professionals can work with them, and stories on their radar. Then it gets fun! What's the coolest thing about them? What's their favorite book/podcast, favorite local getaway, hobbies, and favorite restaurant. www.leffassociates.com Email: mitch@leffassociates.com

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August 10, 202617 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Ernie Suggs on the NABJ 2026 Conference

A special edition of our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" as we talk with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Ernie Suggs about the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention coming up this week in Atlanta.More than 3000 journalists from across the country are expected in Atlanta from Aug. 12 - 16.We talk with Ernie about why it's important that the convention is here, what you can see and hear there, who's speaking, and how to register!https://nabjconvention.comThe "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" podcast has been ranked on the "100 Best Georgia Podcasts" and the "69 Best US PR Podcasts" according to Feedspot Blog Reader.###

August 5, 2026Episode 2630 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Kimberly Wright, Macaroni Kid

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kimberly Wright, publisher of three Macaroni Kid sites in metro Atlanta.Her Macaroni Kid sites cover East Atlanta, Downtown, Little 5 Points, Decatur, Avondale, and College Park. There are 12 sites in metro Atlanta and about 30 across Georgia.Coolest Thing About Kimberly: She just started taking salsa classes at Chicheria Mexican Kitchen Favorite Restaurant: Chicheria Mexican Kitchen on Chattahoochee RowFavorite Local Getaway: Gulf coast beachesLast Podcast: Water Boyz podcast Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Going to the beach aloneFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Exercising, but out and about at her own pace rather than at the gymWebsite: https://decatur.macaronikid.com/Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.The "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" podcast has been ranked on the "100 Best Georgia Podcasts" and the "69 Best US PR Podcasts" according to Feedspot Blog Reader.https://podcast.feedspot.com/georgia_podcasts/https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_pr_podcasts/###

May 3, 2026Episode 2532 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Allison Entrekin, Atlanta magazine

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Allison Entrekin, Editor-in-Chief, Atlanta magazine.Coolest Thing About Allison: She's a February 29 birthday, so she's only 11 years old! Also, she has "hitchhiker thumbs" (you need to watch this on YouTube).Favorite Restaurant: Haven in BrookhavenFavorite Local Getaway: The St. Regis HotelLast Books Read: "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi; "Lady Tremaine" by Rachel HochhauserFavorite Guilty Pleasures: Cherry Coke Zero and the FX series "Love Story"Favorite Non-Work Hobby: She loves tennisWebsite: http://Atlantamagazine.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

April 24, 2026Episode 2428 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Noah Washington, The Atlanta Voice

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Noah Washington, a reporter with The Atlanta Voice.Coolest Thing About Noah: Booker T. Washington was his great-great-great Grandfather ... and he's had three brain surgeriesFavorite Restaurant: BBQ KitchenFavorite Local Getaway: The Majestic RestaurantLast Book Read: "Purple Cow: Transform Your Business" by Seth GodinLast Podcast Listened to: Closer Look on WABE RadioFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Coca-ColaFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Yu-Gi-Oh! card gameWebsite: http://theatlantavoice.comMitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

March 29, 2026Episode 2329 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Hannah Yahne, Appen Media

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Hannah Yahne, a reporter with Appen Media.Coolest Thing About Hannah: She's a big crafter, making all sorts of items and selling them at a local store, Home Again EatontonFavorite Restaurant: Blue India in MidtownFavorite Local Getaway: Piedmont Park and Athens, GALast Podcast Listened to: "Hooked," a podcast about an opioid addictionFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Candy!Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Paint By Numbers!www.appenmedia.com Email: Hannah@appenmedia.com Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

March 12, 2026Episode 2235 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Rick Folbaum, Atlanta News First

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Rick Folbaum, morning anchor and co-host of "On the Record" on WANF TV/Atlanta News First.Coolest Things About Rick: He has five children and they’re really the most important part of his lifeFavorite Restaurant: Little ReyFavorite Local Getaway: Helen, GeorgiaLast Book Read: “A Thousand Acres” by Jane Smiley, a modern retelling of Shakespear’s King Lear set on an Iowa farmLast Podcast Listened to: The New Yorker Radio HourFavorite Guilty Pleasure – A dirty martini Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Listening to music, he loves when his kids introduce him to new music, favorite artist is Princehttps://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/video-gallery/politics/on-the-record/Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

February 22, 2026Episode 2135 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with David Plazas, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on David Plazas, Opinion Editor for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Coolest Thing About David - Loves running and did his first Santa Speedo Run in December! Loves to sing and once won a contest wearing a bullfighter costume singing from the opera CarmenFavorite Local Restaurant - Boqueria, tapas restaurant in Colony SquareLast Book He's Read - Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn by Gary PomerantzFavorite Non-Work Hobby - Running (it puts him in a good space)Favorite Local Getaway - Piedmont Park and the BeltlineFavorite Guilty Pleasure - Manhattans www.ajc.com/opinionMitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

February 6, 2026Episode 2028 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Michael Doudna, WSB TV

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michael Doudna, reporter with WSB TV in AtlantaCoolest Thing About Michael – He's a big sports card collector (baseball cards) and he was a state champion basketball player on the high school levelFavorite Local Restaurant - Pendolino (Roswell Road)Last Podcast He Listened to – The Rest is HistoryFavorite Non-Work Hobby – He and his wife have cocktail creating competitions!Favorite Local Getaway – Blue Ridge, GAFavorite Guilty pleasure – Root beer floatMitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

January 26, 2026Episode 1933 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Dean Anason, Atlanta Business Chronicle

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Dean Anason, the editor of the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Coolest Thing About Dean: He loves old movies like "The Thin Man"Last Book Read: "Buried Secrets" by Christopher FarnsworthFavorite Local Restaurant: Canoe (Vinings) and Monterrey Mexican (Tucker location)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Any kind of PBS documentaryFavorite Local Getaway: Jeykll Island and Blue RidgeFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Watching baseballWebsite: https://www.bizjournals.com/atlantaContact: Danason@bizjournals.comMitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media, an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

December 21, 2025Episode 1824 min

"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Joe Ripley, WXIA TV/11Alive

This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Joe Ripley, the new Community Reporter with WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Joe: They don't call him "The Talented Mr. Ripley" for nothing! He's been singing since he was a baby and now sings with the Atlanta Master ChoralePodcast: Built for More (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more/id1642585254) Favorite Local Restaurant: Grana italian (several locations)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Wrestling (watching!)Favorite Local Getaway: Asheville or Chateau Elan Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Singing chorale but he can sing country, gospel, and jazzWebsite: https://11alive.comContact: jripley@.11alive.comMitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

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