Hal Eisner
Hal Eisner is in his 43rd year on television in Los Angeles. Most of those years have been spent on FOX 11 and KCOP13.
Eisner is currently a reporter on KTTV 11, hosts FOX 11 News IN DEPTH and the FOX 11 podcast What the Hal?
Hal has received numerous journalism awards over the years including Emmys, Golden Mikes, honors from The L.A. Press Club, The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) and The Associated Press. Among his AP honors, Hal received a Lifetime Achievement Award known as the Stan Chambers Award for Extraordinary Achievement.
Hal Eisner created the nationally recognized mentoring program Camp News which was previously known as APTRA Academy. Each year it draws aspiring reporters and anchors from all over the country and has been a labor of love for the past two decades.
Hal started reporting news on the radio in his home state of Texas. It was when he became a correspondent for CNN in the early '80s that he came to Los Angeles and turned his attention to television.
Eisner is on the National Board of SAG-AFTRA and has been active in the union for many years. He was also on the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and served as a Vice Chair of ATAS. He was President of Associated Press Television Radio Association (APTRA) and continues to be very active in the industry.
The latest from Hal Eisner
In Depth: New recycling trends
What if your trash could sort itself? Across the country, recycling is getting a high-tech upgrade... from AI powered robots sorting bottles and cans to services that give your old batteries a second life.
In Depth: Immigration Law
Hal Eisner talks to attorneys from the nonprofit Bet Tzedek about the immigration crisis and the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.
In Depth: Long Beach Green Port
Hal talks to Mario Cordero, the CEO of the port of Long Beach about the progress that has been made in the past 20 years since he made the commitment to making the port a “green port."
In Depth: Jewish American Heritage Month
Every May, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month. It's a time to honor the stories, struggles, and spirit of Jewish life in the United States.
In Depth: Arthritis Awareness Month, ReWear
Hal talks to the Arthritis Foundation about Arthritis Awareness Month, and to a pair of entrepreneurs who own a Thousand Oaks boutique.
In Depth: Drones
In segment one, drone expert Kenji Sugahara talks about the fallout from "drone panic" in New York and New Jersey. Then, Barry Brennan, founder/president of Flying Lion, explains the growing use of drones in policing. Finally, hear from Deputy David J. Katz with the LASD Malibu Search and Rescue team about how drones are used in rescues.
In Depth: Stress Awareness Month
In segment one, author and clinical psychologist, Dr. Lauren Cook joins Hal to talk about the impact of stress on our lives. Then, hear from Thomas J. LaGrave Jr., a former Navy SEAL and licensed clinical social worker on his program "Honor Bound," which gives resources to young men dealing with issues. Finally, Dr. Kien Vuu, UCLA associate clinical professor, talks about what we can do to help ourselves deal with all the stress.
In Depth: Community Rebuilding and California Service Corps
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin from California District 42 talks to Hal about her district’s battle back from the deadly Palisades fire. Then, GO-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday talks to Hal about the program which provides opportunities for young people to serve their communities.
In Depth: Big Bear's Baby Bald Eagles
In this week's episode, Hal talks with Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, about the fascination with the Big Bear eagles and how they raise their young.
In Depth: Air Travel, Spring Break
In segment one, Captain Ross Aimer, the CEO of Aero Consulting Experts, talks to Hal about the rash of air crashes since January. Then, Points Path founder and CEO Julian Kheel discusses the impact of those disasters on travelers. Also, Kheel talks about travel trends during Spring Break.