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Hank Crook

Producer

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Hank 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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Environment

S.D. Now Accepting Additional Plastic Items In Recycling Program

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

The City of San Diego is now accepting additional plastic items in its recycling program. A representative from the city's Environmental Services Department joins us to explain which items can now be tossed into your blue curbside recycling bin.
Gangs Contributing To Rise In Prostitution

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

County supervisors are calling for tougher penalties for human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation as new details emerge about the impact street gangs are having on teenage prostitution in San Diego. We speak to Ana Tintocalis about her reports on the connection between gangs and prostitution. We also discuss what local law enforcement officials are doing to crack down on gangs who prey on teenage girls.
Living

Local Man Explains What He Learned During "Journey of Gratitude"

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

When was the last time you thanked someone and told them how important they have been to your life? We speak to the author of the new book "This is the Moment" about his year-long journey to thank 44 people who influenced his life. We also talk to family therapist David Peters about what can be gained from expressing gratitude to the people who have helped us along the way.
Sports Update: Aztec, Chargers, Padres Trade

Maureen Cavanaugh

Hank Crook

Are the SDSU Aztecs bowl-bound despite their loss to the TCU Horned Frogs? What are the chances the 4-5 Chargers will win the AFC West? We speak to Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about our local football teams, and the outlook for SDSU's men's and women's basketball teams.
Military

Vets Face Challenges At Home As Local Marines Continue Fight In Afghanistan

Hank Crook

Gloria Penner

How is our region doing in taking care of the estimated 50,000 recent vets that call San Diego home? We discuss the challenges new veterans face as they begin the transition back to civilian life. Plus, hear an update on the difficult month Camp Pendleton-based Marines have had in Afghanistan.
Politics

How Will San Diego Pay For A $700 Million Convention Center Expansion?

Hank Crook

Gloria Penner

Hank Crook

Gloria Penner

Will a rooftop park be key to raising the necessary funding to pay for a proposed $700 million expansion of the San Diego Convention Center? We discuss the details of architect Curtis Fentress' plan to make the convention center the largest on the West Coast. Plus, we give an update on the latest plans to cut the city's budget deficit. Why is the city moving forward with several costly downtown-development projects when it is facing a $70 million deficit?