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Hank Crook is a producer for KPBS Radio programs "These Days" and "Editors Roundtable," as well as "San Diego Week" on KPBS Television. He produces shows about a wide variety of topics. Some of Hank’s favorite topics include: local politics, economics, the environment and anything sports-related.
Hank graduated with a degree in journalism from San Diego State University, and has been a professional journalist in San Diego since 2003. As an SDSU student, Hank served as an intern for the KPBS Radio newsroom. Hank grew up in San Diego, and is an alumnus of Point Loma High School.
When Hank is not at work, he likes to exercise, listen to music, hang out with friends and manage his fantasy sports teams.
Recent Stories
S.D. Faces Record Deficit, Council Slow To Respond
The City of San Diego will face a record budget deficit next year. The projected deficit, currently estimated to be over $179 million, will force the mayor and city council to make some of their toughest decisions since taking office. How will next June's primary election impact when and where the budget cuts are made?
What Will Happen To S.D. Real Estate In 2010?
For the first time since mid-2006, San Diego's median home price showed a year-over-year increase in value. The news that local homes are selling for more than a year ago was hailed by some in the industry as an indication that the housing market is turning around. Has the local real estate market already bottomed-out? And, what's expected to happen with the local housing market in the first half of 2010?
Record Number Of People In San Diego And U.S. Live In Hunger
49 million Americans live without access to adequate food, according to a recent Department of Agriculture report. What's the situation like for people here in San Diego? And, what can be done to reduce the number of people who deal with "food insecurity" in our county?
Real Estate Broker Discusses Local Market, Impact Of Foreclosures
What's going to happen to local real estate prices in 2010? We discuss the latest on the local real estate market with broker Matt Battiata, and talk about the wave of foreclosures that's expected to happen next year.
San Diego Is Home To America's Finest Craft Beers
Why is San Diego considered one of the top beer cities in the world? We speak to Greg Koch, from Stone Brewing Company, and Pizza Port's Jeff Bagby.
Retired Veterans Share Meaning of Holiday
After celebrating Veteran's Day, KPBS interviewed some local veterans about what the holiday means to them. The editor's discuss problems with getting services for veterans.
Senate To Vote On Health Care Reform Bill
KPBS examines what the historic health care reform bill may mean for local San Diegans.
Beef, Fish, Chicken And Fruits: KPBS Investigates Your Food
KPBS Envision Host Joanne Faryon highlights some of the key issues discovered during the two-month investigation into food.
San Diego Chargers Searching For New Stadium
Voice of San Diego reporter Liam Dillon explains the situation with the San Diego Chargers and a new possible downtown site.
New San Diego Fire Chief Faces Challenges
What are Fire Chief Javier Mainar's goals for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department? We speak to Mainar about his promotion, and the challenges the fire department faces in these difficult budget times.
