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Veteran FOX 11 journalist Hal Eisner has spent a lifetime telling stories. Now he’s continuing the conversation.In this new chapter of What the Hal??, Hal sits down with newsmakers, storytellers, and people doing extraordinary things in everyday life. Expect thoughtful interviews, behind-the-scenes perspectives from a career in journalism, and real discussions about the issues shaping Los Angeles and beyond.It’s news, insight, and curiosity—through the eyes of someone who’s seen it all.
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Signup to Generate a PitchVeteran FOX 11 journalist Hal Eisner has spent a lifetime telling stories. Now he’s continuing the conversation. In this new chapter of What the Hal??, Hal sits down with newsmakers, storytellers, and people doing extraordinary things in everyday life. Expect thoughtful interviews, behind-the-scenes perspectives from a career in journalism, and real discussions about the issues shaping Los Angeles and beyond.
What the Hal?? 2.0 is hosted by Hal Eisner. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0, EPISODE 23: Undue Medical Debt: Erasing Bills and Restoring Hope" (30 September 2026, 36 minutes), "WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0, EPISODE 22: Postpartum Depression vs. Psychosis: Warning Signs Families Should Know" (23 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0, EPISODE 21: Psychedelics and Mental Health: Hope, Hype, and the Science" (16 September 2026, 41 minutes).
What the Hal?? 2.0 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for What the Hal?? 2.0 is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What the Hal?? 2.0 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What the Hal?? 2.0's contact route on record: verified email.
Hal Eisner hosts What the Hal?? 2.0, a news podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Episode #23
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 23 Undue Medical Debt: Erasing Bills and Restoring Hope Medical debt can follow people long after they receive care, affecting their finances, credit, and willingness to seek...
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 22 Postpartum Depression vs. Psychosis: Warning Signs Families Should Know What separates postpartum depression from postpartum psychosis—and which warning signs require immediate...
Episode #21
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 21 Psychedelics and Mental Health: Hope, Hype, and the Science Interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy has grown dramatically in recent years, but where does the science stand today...
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 20 Kindness Is Free: Building Stronger Communities Through Compassion Can kindness really change lives? According to author and speaker Scott Aylor , the answer is a resounding yes...
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 18 Empowering Creativity: The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge How can storytelling change perceptions and create new opportunities? The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge is...
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 17 Flying Tails: Saving Lives One Flight at a Time What happens when an award-winning television journalist combines a passion for aviation with a love of animals? A nonprofit that's...
WHAT THE HAL? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 16 New mRNA Flu Vaccine: Could It Change the Future of Medicine? Could a new generation of mRNA vaccines dramatically improve protection against seasonal influenza and change the...
Episode #15
WHAT THE HAL?? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 15 LA City Library at 100: Innovation, Community and a Century of Learning For 100 years, the Los Angeles Public Library has served as a cornerstone of education, culture, and...
WHAT THE HAL?? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 14 Audubon Beyond Birds — Conservation, Education, and Community Impact Bird conservation is only part of the story. In this episode, Hal Eisner, Elsa Ramon, and Hunter Lowry sit...
Episode #13
WHAT THE HAL?? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 13 El Niño Explained: Weather, Climate and the Impacts Ahead What exactly is El Niño, and why can warming water in the Pacific Ocean influence weather patterns around the world? In...
WHAT THE HAL?? PODCAST 2.0 – EPISODE 12 The Science of Kindness — Why It Matters More Than Ever Kindness, human connection, and the science behind positive behavior are at the center of this conversation with experts...
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Sports Mental Performance Coach, Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, Certified Grief and Loss Educator, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Irish Person of the Year, Queen City Football Chronicle
Author of “Mean…Moody…Magnificent! Jane Russell and the Making of a Hollywood Legend”, Los Angeles Public Library
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