In a world that places a heavy emphasis on what women wear when reporting the news Jana Shortal of KARE stands out, but not without controversy.
The Minneapolis anchor was criticized by a local columnist this week for not looking like a typical news anchor while reporting on the big story of a confession in a long running child murder cold case. Within hours the paper decided to take down the column when readers came to Shortal’s defense.
Shortal in live report that created all the talk.
One observer asking: Would a low slung cocktail dress be more appropriate?
Shortal herself has written about her clothing choices. She anchors a specialized newscast on KARE called “Breaking the News.”
To paraphrase Harry Reasoner; “It’s a kind of local version of the original Nightline.”(Consult archives for meaning).
H/T – News Blues
