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Jodi Becker
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Reporter
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Bio
Jodi Becker had no idea what she was in for when she left Milwaukee, beer and the Packers behind to come to LA. She left in February 2005 and flew to KFI during a blizzard so she figured it would at least be a weather improvement!
Her first moments on the air at KFI consisted of Bill Handel asking her when she’d lost her virginity, if she’d ever had an abortion and if she dated black men. Her response, “That’s absolutely none of your business, Bill.” That’s when she knew working at KFI would be different. Now Jodi loves mixing it up with Handel and the boys in the morning and she takes pride in holding her own as best she can.
Jodi grew up near Milwaukee, Wisconsin and she’s a “cheesehead” at heart. She loves Brett Favre and anything to do with the Packers. She pictures Lake Michigan in her sleep. Jodi even pulls out her trusty Midwestern accent every now and then, but she’ll never admit she still has it.
She came to KFI from WISN radio in Milwaukee where she was an anchor and reporter. She also spent time at WAYY/WAXX radio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin after graduating from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
Jodi’s won awards from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Hearst Foundation, the Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association and The Milwaukee Press Club. She’s also been a part of KFI news coverage that’s won awards from the RTNDA and RTNA.
Jodi welcomes suggestions for fun spots to shop, eat or play in the Southland. You can also send her story tips and ideas at jodibecker@clearchannel.com. |
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Handel's Show Absurd Again!
Wednesday 08-27-2008 10:26am PT
 This year's Handel Anniversary Show was yet again, even better than last year. I work with these crazy fools everyday and I am still blown away by their talent. Of course I'm also shocked they are so willing to make complete asses out of themselves, but I guess maybe by now I shouldn't be so surprised.
News Editor Karla took some great pictures at the show and I am stealing just a few to give those of you who seriously missed out a taste of the action.
Below is Bill singing with one of his lovely daughters. The song was "A Few of My Favorite Things" but they changed it to favorite blings and made fun of how spoilt Bill's girls are. Cute and funny.
 Rich gets slammed by listeners on a daily basis so I'm showing him in a moment of glory here rocking out on guitar. He also played the harmonica and sang. You've got to give it to him that the guy really can rock! Here are producer's Janice and Michelle and in the middle is Lara. They're making a fashion statement that says, repress me baby, please repress me! Lara rockin' some Beer Barrel Polka on her squeeze box! The one and only Gary Hoffmann on the crapper. Nice huh? He always find a way to pull his pants down during the show. THIS TIME he was doing a bit as Larry Craig. It was so funny I nearly pee'd myself! Here's producer Michelle rocking out as a butch lesbian ready to get married. Producer Janice as Hillary Clinton determined to run again in 2012. Like I said, I should not be surprised that the Crew pulls it off every year but I really was blown away. Yes I am biased. So what, they were still hysterical. Kudos also go to Neil on the graphics and production, and Kristin, Russell and all the promotions folks who never get seen but always do top notch work to make sure everyone has a rockin' time.
Can You Smell It?
Thursday 08-21-2008 8:33am PT
My appologies to all of you goofballs hooked on the Olympics BUT...
CAN YOU SMELL IT?
When I was at home in Wisconsin I always knew it was football season because there was a crispness in the morning air and it really smelt like fall. I mean REALLY smelt like it.
Well now in LA the seasons haven't really changed BUT this gal has made her first plans of the season to hit a sports bar and watch a pre-season game. Yeah OK, pre-season is lame but heck it's football! And how can watching football ever be bad? It can't. I also got roped into watching the Cowboys take on the Browns. Don't give a crap about those teams but I'm still mourning my Favre loss so I am planning on easing back into things. LOVE IT.
As an aside I got a very funny email from listener Roger that included this photo from a real church in Wisconsin.... Now go eat some crappy food, drink some beer and get ready for the real sports to be back!
Eating Your Own Alive
Tuesday 08-19-2008 9:01am PT
MAN! A girl leaves town for a weekend and things get interesting. Did you hear about the cat fight at the Capitol this weekend? It pitted Assembly Speaker Karen Bass...
...against Assemblywoman (and fellow Dem) Nicole Parra.
The short version is that Bass called for a vote on the LATER THAN LATE state budget over the weekend. Everyone knew it would fail because the republicans were going to vote party-line against it. Parra was the only dem to go against it. She'd said since negotiations began she would not back a budget unless it included a bond measure to fix dams in her agricultural district.
The budget didn't have it, so Parra wouldn't pass it. Ooops.
That apparently hacked off the new Speaker. She booted Parra out of her 5th floor office at the Capitol and across the street to the building where general staffers are. Yikes. Out of site out of mind?
Parra has said she expected some kind of punishment. She's also on her way out of office in a few months so maybe she was willing to take a stand knowing she didn't have to worry about being re-elected this fall.
Oh yeah, STILL no state budget. You know, that thing we were supposed to have July first? Yeah, that's the one.
For a full account CLICK HERE.
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