Episode Summary
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZDecember 11th, 1 PM ESTReturning Guest: BOB BRILL Award-Winning Journalist, Author & ScreenwriterTeatime with Miss Liz Serves: Bob Brill Veteran Newsman, Award-Winning Broadcaster & Storyteller of Real AmericaWhere resilience meets reporting and every story has a heartbeat. Miss Liz doesn’t serve a beverage; she serves real-life changemakers. On December 11th, she serves Bob Brill, a returning Teatime guest and a legendary voice in American journalism. A native of Pittsburgh and die-hard Pirates and Steelers fan, Bob began his radio career in 1972 and has worked across the western United States, including multiple stints in the heart of the L.A. media world. He currently anchors for KNX News 97.1 FM in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s most respected all-news stations. Bob is a recipient of numerous broadcast awards, including the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for his coverage of the 2011 storms that rocked Southern California. His national rise began with UPI Radio when he covered a tragic fast-food shooting in San Diego — his first breakthrough. From there, he became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief, interviewing presidents, covering Super Bowls, Hollywood legends, natural disasters, and some of the biggest stories of our time. He has lived through earthquakes, survived a violent assault during the 1992 L.A. riots while reporting live, and continues to bring truth, heart, and integrity to every story he tells. Bob is also an accomplished author and screenwriter, with an award-winning western short film, Sundown, currently available on YouTube. Watch LIVE or catch the replay on all Miss Liz Teatime platforms. Today, Miss Liz pours a cup of grit, truth, and veteran storytelling with Bob Brill, returning guest and one of the most persevering voices in American journalism. Bob’s extraordinary 50-year career spans radio newsrooms across the western United States, multiple positions in the Los Angeles market, and award-winning reporting for KNX News 97.1 FM. He has covered breaking stories that shaped history, from national tragedies to sports championships, Hollywood red carpets, and moments of profound human impact. A former UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief, Bob’s resume includes interviewing presidents, surviving earthquakes, reporting during the 1992 L.A. riots while being physically attacked on tape, and covering countless stories that required courage, clarity, and heart. His creative spirit extends into screenwriting and filmmaking, with his award-winning western short, Sundown, now streaming online. Bob’s T-E-E is one of transcending, envisioning, and embracing — reflecting a lifetime of rising, evolving, and writing the next chapter. Today, we revisit his journey, explore the state of journalism, and dive into the craft of storytelling from a man who has seen and reported it all. What an incredible and inspiring Teatime with returning guest Bob Brill — a man whose stories carry decades of truth, courage, and resilience. Today, Bob reminded us that journalism is more than headlines; it is humanity, perseverance, and a relentless commitment to documenting the world as it unfolds. From surviving the L.A. riots to earning prestigious awards, from interviewing presidents to writing screenplays, Bob shows what it means to transcend, envision, and embrace every season of a career. Thank you, Bob, for your honesty, heart, and dedication to storytelling. And thank you to everyone tuning in live or catching the replay, you help keep the ripple of truth and legacy alive. Bob Brill is an award-winning journalist, author, and screenwriter with over 50 years in broadcasting. A news anchor for KNX News 97.1 FM in Los Angeles, he has covered major national stories, interviewed presidents, and written multiple books and films. He continues to report, create, and inspire with resilience and passion.
