Hank Crook
ProducerHank Crook was the producer for "KPBS Midday Edition" as well as Friday's "Roundtable on KPBS Midday Edition" and KPBS TV's "San Diego Week" until 2011. He produced 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.
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What should be done to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in San Diego? That was the question the city council grappled with at a spirited meeting on Tuesday. The council decided to postpone further discussion on the matter until January 4. We talk about the complexities of California's medical marijuana laws, and the local proposals that have been discussed so far.
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The San Diego City Council approved Mayor Jerry Sanders proposal to close the city's $179 million budget deficit earlier this week. What are the specific elements of the budget plan? And, does the proposal do enough to solve San Diego's long-term financial challenges?
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The conversation about where to build a new stadium for the Chargers has been renewed in the City of San Diego. The team has been talking to the mayor, and other city officials about a site downtown just east of Petco Park. What are the pros and cons of the Wonder Bread site? And, should public money be used to pay for a new football stadium?
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What's the latest on the discussions between the Chargers and the City of San Diego about building a new stadium downtown? We speak to Mark Fabiani, the Chargers' point person on stadium-related matters.
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What do local Marines on the ground in Afghanistan think about President Obama's troop increase plan? We speak to Los Angeles Times reporter Tony Perry about the plan to increase troops, and the challenges that local Marines are facing in Afghanistan.
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What can be done to reduce San Diego's carbon footprint? Should policies be implemented to make our environmental goals a reality? We speak to the authors of a recent report that recommends policy changes for local buildings and transportation.
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