TSD Alumni Profile: Brett Kast

About this episode

Brett Kast discusses how his experiences in the Athens TV class at Troy inspired his career as a reporter.

He's a reporter at WXYZ Channel 7 News Detroit, but Brett Kast first discovered his on-camera talents as a student here in Troy. In this TSD Alumni Profile Podcast, we hear from Brett about how his time in the Athens TV class inspired him to take his passions beyond our walls, sharing his voice will millions across Metro Detroit.

People in this episode

Host: Troy School District

Guest: Brett Kast

Topics covered

• alumni profile
• media career
• education inspiration
• local news
• student experiences

Keywords

• Brett Kast
• WXYZ Channel 7
• Troy School District
• Athens TV class
• Metro Detroit news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WXYZ Channel 7 News Detroit, Troy School District

Books & works: Athens TV class

Places: Metro Detroit, Troy

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