We're joined by Legendary journalist Darlene Rodriguez, the proud Bronx native and longtime co-anchor of NBC 4’s Today in New York. With 30 years in television and 26 years at NBC, Darlene opens up about her incredible journey from a Bronx girl with a dream to one of New York’s most respected news voices.

She shares how her Mami found her first TV job in a newspaper listing for a Bronx station, and how watching the OGs of New York news alongside her mother at just eight years old shaped her path. Darlene reflects on breaking into communities older reporters couldn’t reach, using her Bronx roots as her strength to land a role at NBC right after college.

Together, Honey and Darlene dive into the power of community support, what it means to stay grounded when you’re on TV, and how her Abuela’s pride in the Bronx projects kept her connected to her hood. Darlene also gets candid about living up to her mother’s high standards, raising three children of her own, and the lessons she instills in them about kindness and empathy.

Plus, she opens up about her husband’s work as an immigration attorney and the challenges of serving families in today’s political climate and how we're all responsible for our doing our part as latinos to support each other.

Honored throughout her career for excellence and service, Darlene Rodriguez has earned major recognitions including El Diario’sMujeres Destacadas Award, Hispanic Magazine’sLatina Excellence Award, and multiple commendations from the NYPD, DEA, and City of New York for her proud representation of the Latino community.

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We're joined by Legendary journalist&nbsp;Darlene Rodriguez, the proud Bronx native and longtime co-anchor of NBC 4&rsquo;s Today in New York. With 30 years in television and 26 years at NBC, Darlene opens up about her incredible journey from a Bronx girl with a dream to one of New York&rsquo;s most respected news voices.
She shares how her Mami found her first TV job in a newspaper listing for a Bronx station, and how watching the OGs of New York news alongside her mother at just eight years old shaped her path. Darlene reflects on breaking into communities older reporters couldn&rsquo;t reach, using her Bronx roots as her strength to land a role at NBC right after college.
Together, Honey and Darlene dive into the power of community support, what it means to stay grounded when you&rsquo;re on TV, and how her Abuela&rsquo;s pride in the Bronx projects kept her connected to her hood. Darlene also gets candid about living up to her mother&rsquo;s high standards, raising three children of her own, and the lessons she instills in them about kindness and empathy.
Plus, she opens up about&nbsp;her husband&rsquo;s work as an immigration attorney and the challenges of serving families in today&rsquo;s political climate and how we're all responsible for our doing our part as latinos to support each other.
Honored throughout her career for excellence and service, Darlene Rodriguez has earned major recognitions including El Diario&rsquo;s Mujeres Destacadas Award, Hispanic Magazine&rsquo;s Latina Excellence Award, and multiple commendations from the NYPD, DEA, and City of New York for her proud representation of the Latino community.
🎧 Stream the full episode on iHeartRadio and watch it on YouTube.

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Gracias, Come Again.

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Darlene Rodriguez:  Bronx Roots, Big Dreams & Breaking News Barriers

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