Montgomery Community Media is launching an exciting new lineup of programming in early 2026 to complement its robust digital news coverage of the county.
The first of several new shows planned is a weekly news magazine program called, The Pulse, hosted by Emmy-winning journalist and MCM News Director Markette Sheppard, with veteran news producer and multiple Emmy award-winning journalist Fran Murphy, serving as chief public affairs correspondent.
The Pulse aims to be your front-row seat to the stories shaping Montgomery County with a focus on bringing you inspiring people, untold stories, and trusted information—produced at MCM’s Rockville studio and on-location at various sites around Montgomery County.
Watch the pilot episode now and get a preview of the stories and communities you’ll see on The Pulse in 2026.
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Meet the Team Behind The Pulse Pilot Episode:
News
- Fran Murphy – Chief Public Affairs Correspondent
- Suzanne Pollak – Multimedia Reporter and Factchecker
- Maryam Shahzad – General Assignment Reporter
- Markette Sheppard – Host and Executive Producer
Production
- Jimmy Albert – Set Supervisor
- Joey Bozzonetti – Story Editor
- Jacob Ehlers – Story Editor
- Bob Kanner – Lead Editor
- Jaclyn Shin – Story Editor
- Bryan Washington – Director and Head of Production
Interns
- Olivia Fanders – News Writer
- Kiara Moore – Reporter
- W. Wade DeVinney – Reporter
The Pulse is part of MCM’s ongoing mission to elevate local journalism, amplify community voices, and keep residents connected through the power of local media. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on this and new programming.
