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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How are local cities responding to the decline in sales and property taxes due to the down economy? We discuss strategies being used to counteract the recession. Which strategies are best to improve the long-term economic health of local communities?
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Will San Diego experience a double-dip housing slump in the new year? What impact will the banks' backlog of distressed properties, and the expiration of a federal tax credit have on the market over time? We discuss the latest trends in the local housing market.
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