Noah Pransky
Peter Schorsch hunkers down with former WTSP Tampa investigative reporter Noah Pransky. Pransky left his work in Tampa holding government officials accountable, covering stadium deals involving the Tampa Bay Rays and famously hounding Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan over backroom stadium deals to work with a newly-launched digital news brand, NBC LX. Pransky dives into what life is like in New York City where he now lives as much of the city has been shut down as social distancing efforts ramp up in what has become the nation’s epicenter for the virus. He describes the city as eerily quiet, akin to what used to only happen early Sunday morning before the city wakes up. Central Park still has some activity, but Pransky said places like Times Square where tourists flocked in droves are largely deserted. Pransky also talks about the cultural differences that shape the way New Yorkers social distance. Tiny apartments mean tiny kitchens and refrigerators and most New Yorkers can only buy the groceries they can carry. All of that means a lot of take out from an otherwise shut down dining scene. Pransky’s new reporting work, like most of the media industry, has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic. Though he said he’s trying to find the bright spots as people step up to do good for the community. He also weighs in on a recent report highlighting how likely citizens are to utilize a vaccine for COVID-19 when one becomes available. And listen closely as Peter spills the beans on one of Pransky’s less than glamorous former hobbies. Special Guest: Noah Pransky.