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KFI Launches New iHR Original Documentary on Kobe Bryant


Gianna and Kobe Bryant
Gianna and Kobe Bryant

KFI-AM/Los Angeles and correspondent Steve Gregory announced the launch of a new iHeartRadio Original News Documentary and Podcast, "The Death and Life of Kobe Bryant." The 2-hour documentary will air Sunday, January 24, from 4-6pm on KFI-AM and will be syndicated across iHeartMedia's 24/7 News radio affiliates. The limited 8-episode companion podcast will also debut on January 24 and be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

"The Death and Life of Kobe Bryant" will begin the morning of the accident that killed Bryant, Bryant's daughter and seven others including the pilot. It will chronicle how the crash was covered by the media in real-time, along with public disbelief that a cultural icon and beloved member of the Los Angeles Lakers perished in such a shocking way.

Interviews and audio excerpts from live news coverage surrounding the accident will explore the void Bryant's death left in the business world and the Black community. Program content will also include the NTSB's investigation and controversies surrounding the incident, including illegal photos taken at the crash site by law enforcement.

"The Death and Life of Kobe Bryant" is produced and hosted by journalist Steve Gregory, who is has received more than 30 Golden Mike Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting. He has been with iHeartMedia for 27 years (16 at KFI-AM) and is one of radio's most respected journalists. This series is co-produced by the KFI news department, Jacob Gonzalez and Eric Sklar.

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