{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/6876fa41c81367397ac71915?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Monika Kos (9News Afternoon Perth)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/1752627746696-503664ff-eb1f-4cf1-840b-5c627a9637bb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>She’s one of the most trusted names in Western Australian media — a journalist whose credibility, warmth, and professionalism have made her a familiar presence in homes across WA for more than three decades.</p><p><br></p><p>From her radio beginnings at Perth’s 6PR in the late 1980s to her rise as the long-serving face of <em>Today Tonight</em> on Channel 7, Monika Kos has built a career defined by integrity, compassion, and genuine connection with her audience.</p><p><br></p><p>A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Monika stepped into television as a cadet journalist with Channel 7 Perth in 1990. She quickly became a nightly fixture in WA’s media landscape, fronting <em>Today Tonight</em> for over 20 years — a rare feat of longevity in an ever-changing industry.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2019, she briefly joined <em>10 News First</em> before moving to <em>9 News Perth</em> in 2020, where she now anchors the <em>9 News Afternoon</em> at 4 p.m. With the bulletin gaining momentum and viewers in recent months, Monika remains at the forefront of local journalism, continuing to inform, connect, and engage her audience with her signature style.</p><p><br></p><p>Now, she’s taking her storytelling to a new platform — joining us for a candid conversation on <em>TV Central: One on One</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear Monika talk about:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>What first sparked her passion for journalism and broadcasting</li><li>Her early days at WAAPA and how it shaped her career</li><li>The story behind her very first live broadcast</li><li>The mentors who guided her along the way</li><li>What it really meant to front <em>Today Tonight</em> for more than two decades</li><li>The tough decision to leave the program and take on new challenges</li><li>How current affairs shaped her as a journalist</li><li>The biggest changes she’s witnessed in newsrooms over the years</li><li>Common misconceptions about newsreaders</li><li>How she prepares for a live bulletin</li><li>Breaking news moments that were especially challenging</li><li>The stories and events that have stayed with her</li><li>When personal and professional worlds collide</li><li>Her most challenging career moment — and how she overcame it</li><li>Why she made the move to <em>9 News</em> and how the transition has been</li><li>The growing success of <em>9 News Perth</em>’s 4pm bulletin</li><li>The evolution of the 4pm news and how it differs from the 6pm bulletin</li><li>What it means to be a trusted face in WA homes</li><li>How she balances public life with personal privacy</li><li>Her hopes for the future — and whether there are still unfulfilled dreams</li><li>How she switches off from the demands of the news cycle</li><li>One word that sums up her career</li><li>And a few fun rapid-fire questions to finish</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Monika Kos — journalist, trailblazer, and proud West Aussie — shares her story with honesty, humour, and heart.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is <em>TV Central: One on One with Monika Kos</em>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For all the latest television news, streaming info, cinema movie reviews, ratings, and podcasts, head to <a href=\"http://www.tvcentral.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.tvcentral.com.au</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Aaron Ryan"}