Krystina Alarcon Carroll

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Krystina Alarcon Carroll contributes features and columns for Barrett Media. She has experience in almost every facet of the industry including: digital and print news; live, streamed, and syndicated TV; documentary and film productions. Her prior employers have included NY1 and Fox News Digital and the Law & Crime Network. You can find Krystina on X (formerly twitter) @KrystinaAlaCarr.

How Ross Coulthart Built a Top 50 Podcast Covering UAPs at NewsNation

"I was talking to people in the national security establishment, intelligence officers, military people...who'd served in multiple different presidential administrations. They were all telling me the same thing. This is real."

Why Scott MacFarlane Chose MeidasTouch After Leaving CBS News

"This is a pivotal moment. Democratic norms are coming unspooled, and if people don't get after that, they're going to keep unspooling."

Social Media Algorithms Are Killing the News — Here’s What to Do

Social media — where most people are getting their news — is designed like a slot machine. Don't like what you see on your Twitter feed? Pull down, and it'll populate more stuff you care about.

How New WTOP Morning Anchor Kristin Diaz Brings Texas Energy to Washington D.C. Radio

"WTOP is such a huge station in its own right, just like KRLD. Another legacy station that's been here 100 years and has such strong roots in the community."

Why CBS News Radio’s Closure Is Good News for Broadcast Media

When one door closes, another one opens. We don't know what that'll look like yet, but embracing this change could make us better as an industry.

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."