Ever wonder what goes on behind the headlines (and 3 a.m. wake up calls) of morning news? For our latest episode of Morning Coffee, we sat down with Michelle Pulfrey, Executive Producer of Good Day LA, for a lively (and hilarious) chat about life in the control room before sunrise. From covering the 2025 wildfires to tracking down fashion features, chasing hard news and feel-good stories, Michelle gave us a front-row look at what it takes to run one of L.A.’s most-watched morning shows.

She also shared her advice for breaking into the industry, her love for teaching at Chapman, and why local news still matters.

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