Michelle Lanz Assoc. Digital Producer, Talk Shows
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Michelle Lanz is KPCC's Associate Digital Producer for Talk Shows, where she produces content for AirTalk, Patt Morrison, Take Two and Off-Ramp.
Before coming to KPCC, Michelle worked at KCET as the Associate Producer for New Media, where she developed web content for KCET's programming and steered social media efforts for the station. She was first bitten by the public radio bug as an intern for NPR's Day to Day program in 2008.
She has also worked as an editor for MSN's Wonderwall entertainment site, as a web producer for Marketplace and as a contributing editor to the L.A. Times’ Metromix publication.
Lanz earned her master's degree in journalism in 2009 from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School.
Stories by Michelle Lanz
Is Soylent the food of the future?
Soylent is pitched as an all-in one nutritional drink that has all of the nutrients that your body needs. But can it really do what it claims?
Timeline: June 7th shooting in Santa Monica
Scroll down for a timeline of Friday's shooting at and around Santa Monica College, based on official information released during Saturday's press conference and in police and fire dept. call logs.
Californians may soon have an easier time crossing the Mexico border
San Diego Senator Ben Hueso's SB 397 aims to offer voluntary enhanced driver's licenses to speed up border crossing between California and Mexico.
Igor Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring' gets a 'ReRite' on its 100th anniversary
Starting tomorrow the Pacific Symphony in Santa Ana will commemorate the landmark anniversary with a series of orchestral performances. Recently, the symphony asked the public to submit their own interpretations of Stravinsky's work for a project they're calling the "ReRite of Spring."
California farmers struggle to keep up with demand for rabbit meat
Restauranteurs and farmers market shoppers in Northern California are turning to a different meat to satisfy their protein needs: Rabbit.
UC Irvine violinist makes beautiful music with a $5 million Stradivarius
Iryna Krechkovsky, a concert violinist in residence at UC Irvine, has her hands on a 324-year old Stradivarius violin estimated to be worth $5 million.
Massive 1.7-mile long asteroid to sail 'close' to Earth
An asteroid the size of the one that wiped out the dinosaurs will fly somewhat close to Earth on May 31. SoCal scientists will be watching and taking measurements.
The Hitler teapot debacle and the power of suggestion
What's going on in your brain when just a mere suggestion can influence the way you see an object?
Why California's sales-tax loophole should be closed
Now, a little journey into the thrilling world of California sales tax...and sandwiches. Hot sandwiches. Cold sandwiches. One taxable, one not. What?
Cold War Kids on their 4th album 'Dear Miss Lonelyhearts'
The Long Beach, Calif. band Cold War Kids have a new album out entitled "Dear Miss Lonelyhearts," based on a black comedy set during the Great Depression. We speak with bandmembers Nathan Willett and Matt Maust.
'Liberace Extravaganza!': The man behind the flashy costumes (photos)
The book "Liberace Extravaganza!" features hundreds of photos of the performer and his stunning outfits. Co-author and costume designer Connie Furr Soloman talks about his legacy.
Colonel Meow and the Internet's obsession with cats
Facebook now boasts millions of profiles not for people, but for pets. One such star joins the show (with his owner) to offer insight on why cats rule the Internet.
Could 'Star Trek' technology ever become reality?
Adam Steltzner, an engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, offers insight into how close 'Star Trek' tech is to becoming a reality.
The etiquette and rules of taking free samples (Poll)
Just how many free samples is too many? Dan Pashman of The Sporkful podcast and blog joins the show with some tips.
Study: New York anthropologist tracks people's inner monologues
A new study by anthropologist Andrew Irving attempts to get inside the inner workings of the mind to understand the human thought process.
