Breaking Out of Breaking News
Breaking Out of Breaking News is the go-to podcast for burned-out TV journalists. Hosted by former TV news anchor Sara Davenport, each episode offers practical strategies, real talk about the TV industry, and inspiring stories to help you pivot out of the newsroom and into a new life you love.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Breaking Out of Breaking News
Latest Episodes
Ep10 - The Mental Health Crisis in TV News: Why Journalists Are Burning Out
The weight of newsroom trauma is something every journalist knows but few talk about. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the stories that haunted her career and the breaking point that made her realize things had to change.Th...
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Episode 10
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Ep9 - 10 Mistakes Journalists Make When Leaving the Newsroom and How to Avoid Them
The red flags were there. Maybe you ignored them. Maybe you didn’t know what to do with them. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the moment she knew she had to leave her top 10 market and how it all unraveled from day one.Mor...
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Episode 9
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Ep8 - Is Local TV News Doomed? Nexstar, Tegna, and the Fight for Journalism
When one media giant swallows another, it’s not just a headline; it’s your career, your newsroom, and the future of local journalism on the line. In this episode, Sara Davenport breaks down the Nexstar–Tegna merger, what it really means for jou...
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Episode 8
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