MEET THE
TEAM

The voices and minds behind Neural Newscast, blending AI precision with human oversight to deliver trusted news coverage.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who bring you Neural Newscast every day, combining expertise across multiple domains with cutting-edge AI technology.

Founder & Leadership

Chad Thompson
Chad Thompson

Founder, Producer & Developer

Chad Thompson created Neural Newscast as an experiment in modern storytelling—blending AI, journalism, and original sound design. With experience in cybersecurity, automation, and media production, he builds every layer of the project, from systems and scripts to music and final output. The result is a news format that's synthetic by design, but grounded in human review.

AI Hosts & Correspondents

Neural Newscast uses AI-generated hosts and correspondents to create a consistent, broadcast-style news experience across topics and formats.

Aaron Cole
Aaron Cole

Cybersecurity Host

Covers cybersecurity, digital risk, and threat intelligence with clarity and composure, translating complex technical issues.

Adriana Costa
Adriana Costa

Culture Correspondent

Global culture and migration correspondent with a warm, cosmopolitan delivery. She bridges personal stories and policy with human-centered reporting.

Ayana Brooks
Ayana Brooks

Community Reporter

Social justice reporter with a rich, expressive voice carrying grounded warmth and quiet power. Reports on justice, race, and community with deep empathy, conviction, and a grounded moral compass.

Benjamin Roth
Benjamin Roth

Science & Technology Correspondent

Technology ethics and philosophy correspondent with a reflective cadence. He explores AI, ethics, and long-term societal consequences with intellectual rigor. Standard Google fallback for Chad Thompson (Prime Cyber Insights).

Camille Laurent
Camille Laurent

Culture Correspondent

Arts, books, and ideas correspondent with a warm, lyrical tone and intellectual polish. Ideal for long-form cultural reflection and literary coverage. Standard Google fallback for Sloane Rivera (Stereo Current).

Carmen Alverez
Carmen Alverez

Community Reporter

Justice reporter with a clear, unwavering tone that balances urgency with compassion. Focuses on accuracy and ethical reporting in crime and policing, elevating overlooked stories with humanity and poise.

Cassandra Joyce
Cassandra Joyce

Political Correspondent

Political analyst with a warm, commanding voice. Delivers political insights with clarity, balance, and senior authority, utilizing a composed cadence rooted in journalistic discipline and high-trust commentary.

Claire Donovan
Claire Donovan

Community Reporter

Labor and workplace policy correspondent with a clear, steady voice. She reports on unions, worker protections, and employment law with grounded insight.

Cole Mercer
Cole Mercer

Political Correspondent

Defense and national security correspondent with controlled intensity and sober delivery. He reports on military, intelligence, and security issues without dramatization.

Dana Whitaker
Dana Whitaker

Political Correspondent

Authoritative and composed lead international correspondent with a polished, authoritative tone and confident delivery. Voice conveys gravitas and precision, ideal for explaining complex geopolitical issues and global crises with a refined, composed presence.

Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks

Economic Correspondent

Urban policy and housing reporter with a practical, analytical voice. He focuses on cities, zoning, affordability, and infrastructure challenges.

Daniel Grove
Daniel Grove

Anchor

News anchor with a resonant, mid-to-low register voice and composed authority. Delivers breaking news with gravitas and restraint, projecting a steady, trustworthy presence that sounds like the definitive voice of nightly news.

Elise Moreau
Elise Moreau

Culture Correspondent

Design and architecture correspondent with an elegant, observant tone. She explores aesthetics, form, and cultural meaning with refined curiosity.

Evelyn Hartwell
Evelyn Hartwell

Climate Correspondent

Senior climate and environment correspondent with a calm, measured delivery and quiet urgency. She specializes in climate science, environmental policy, and resilience reporting with a grounded, fact-first approach.

Frederick Moore
Frederick Moore

Investigative Reporter

Long-form investigative narrator with slow-burn authority. Voice is ideal for deep dives, accountability reporting, and serialized investigations.

Hannah Whitmore
Hannah Whitmore

Community Reporter

Rural affairs and agriculture reporter with a steady, grounded voice. She covers food systems, land use, and climate impacts on farming communities.

Isaac Doyle
Isaac Doyle

Investigative Reporter

Investigative reporter with a meticulous, calm, and serious voice. Reveals hidden truths with quiet urgency and steady pacing, building tension through restraint and precision, ideal for stories of accountability and deep exposés.

Isabel Moreno
Isabel Moreno

Political Correspondent

Latin America affairs correspondent with a smooth, confident delivery and strong regional fluency. She provides context-rich reporting on politics and society across the region.

Jalen Price
Jalen Price

Community Reporter

Crime and justice reporter with a steady, grounded voice and calm authority. Brings context to headlines and depth to data without sensationalism, delivering legal complexities with dignity, nuance, and a reporter's discipline.

Jonah Klein
Jonah Klein

Buzz Host

Internet culture and social media correspondent for 'Buzz', with a light, quick, and conversational cadence. He specializes in breaking down complex digital trends, platform shifts, and viral memes with smart cultural fluency and a relatable edge.

Hosts:

Julia Fenn
Julia Fenn

Economic Correspondent

Market analyst with a polished, even tone and no-nonsense delivery. Connects macro trends to real-world impact with expertise and composure, providing steady guidance through global financial systems and trade.

Julian Vance
Julian Vance

Music Host

Laid-back, analog-rich voice of an indie music sage. Cool, clever, and casually brilliant with deep music chops and sly charm. Warm, effortlessly cool voice of a late-night college radio DJ. Relaxed confidence, sly knowing tone. Charming musicologist and indie scene gatekeeper. Smooth but unpredictable cadence. Oozes musicality, layered with subtle sarcasm and affection for the craft. Textured richness, analog vibe, undercurrent of wit.

Lauren Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell

Cybersecurity Host

Reports on cybersecurity, privacy, and digital resilience with clarity and authority, connecting technical threats.

Lila Grant
Lila Grant

Buzz Host

Youth culture and social media correspondent for 'Buzz', with a high-energy, trend-savvy delivery. She tracks viral moments, digital subcultures, and the social conversations shaping the internet with wit, enthusiasm, and journalistic flair.

Hosts:

Lydia Holmes
Lydia Holmes

Entertainment Correspondent

Charismatic entertainment correspondent with a warm, expressive voice. Tone blends polish with personality and playful wit, ideal for red carpet commentary and cultural insight with a smooth, confident flair.

Marcus Shaw
Marcus Shaw

Science & Technology Correspondent

Science and tech correspondent with a vibrant, curious, and upbeat tone. Demystifies technical complexity with contagious excitement and storytelling, making scientific discoveries and emerging innovations accessible and engaging.

Hosts:

Margaret Ellis
Margaret Ellis

Culture Correspondent

History and archival affairs correspondent with a measured, timeless delivery. She connects historical events to modern relevance with narrative discipline.

Mark Holloway
Mark Holloway

Climate Correspondent

Energy and climate systems analyst with a methodical, data-driven voice. He focuses on renewables, power grids, and sustainability transitions.

Martin Caldwell
Martin Caldwell

Culture Correspondent

Collector culture correspondent with a warm, steady baritone and composed, intelligent delivery. Voice carries quiet authority and genuine curiosity, sounding like someone deeply immersed in collector culture while maintaining journalistic distance. Tone balances professionalism with understated enthusiasm and a deep respect for craftsmanship, design history, and the emotional pull of collectibles. Calm, reflective, and trustworthy, ideal for coverage of LEGO, collector markets, and design evolution.

Maya Kim
Maya Kim

Community Reporter

Public health and medicine reporter with a reassuring, precise voice. Translates complex medical topics with clarity, care, and public trust. Standard Google fallback for Female guests.

Michael Turner
Michael Turner

Climate Correspondent

Weather and climate patterns reporter with calm reassurance. He delivers high-impact forecasts and disaster coverage with steady composure.

Miles Mercer
Miles Mercer

Anchor

Night-edition wrap and reflective commentary host with a low-key, contemplative cadence. Ideal for late summaries and thoughtful closes. Standard Google fallback for Julian Vance (Stereo Current).

Natalie Keene
Natalie Keene

Political Correspondent

Political reporter with a composed, professional voice and calm, steady cadence. Delivers smart, balanced political analysis with poise and deep knowledge of legislative and electoral dynamics, avoiding bias while maintaining trust and engagement.

Nina Park
Nina Park

Science & Technology Correspondent

Science education correspondent with a clear, encouraging delivery. She explains scientific concepts for broad audiences with warmth and accessibility.

Noah Feldman
Noah Feldman

Economic Correspondent

Digital economy and labor reporter with an even-toned, contemporary voice. He explores automation, remote work, and the future of employment with clarity and balance. Standard Google fallback for Aaron Cole (Prime Cyber Insights).

Oliver Grant
Oliver Grant

Economic Correspondent

Economics and fiscal policy analyst with a neutral, data-forward tone. He explains markets, budgets, and monetary policy with disciplined clarity.

Peter Rowan
Peter Rowan

Political Correspondent

National politics explainer with calm authority and an educator’s pacing. He focuses on policy mechanics, governance, and institutional impact without partisan framing.

Richard Lawson
Richard Lawson

Anchor

Senior national editor voice with composed authority. He provides transitions, context setting, and editorial framing across major stories.

Samuel Reed
Samuel Reed

Anchor

Weekend anchor with a warm, steady, rich mid-range tone. Delivery is conversational and familiar, serving as a thoughtful, stabilizing presence for news summaries and listener-driven segments with the calm clarity of a trusted host.

Sloane Rivera
Sloane Rivera

Music Host

Witty, cultured voice with lyrical cadence. Indie-sophisticate with sharp takes, poetic flair, and a vibe that draws you in. Magnetic, articulate, cool sharpness of a record store clerk. Refined and irreverent. Effortlessly toggling between poetic insights and biting hot takes with a sly smile. Lyrical cadence, deliberate pacing, hint of playfulness. Hybrid of downtown music critic and chill podcast host. Approachable snobbery with infectious passion.

Sophia Bennett
Sophia Bennett

Political Correspondent

International law and diplomacy reporter with a polished, formal tone. She covers treaties, courts, and global institutions with authority and clarity. Standard Google fallback for Lauren Mitchell (Prime Cyber Insights).

Talia Brooks
Talia Brooks

Climate Correspondent

Climate adaptation and future cities reporter with a light but serious tone. She focuses on solutions, resilience, and forward-looking urban design.

Tessa Quinn
Tessa Quinn

Culture Correspondent

Arts and culture explorer with a gentle, expressive tone and the heart of a storyteller. Voice is soft but rich, with a subtly poetic rhythm ideal for cultural deep dives, profiles, and reflections that guide listeners with warmth and wit.

Thatcher Collins
Thatcher Collins

Space Correspondent

Space and astrophysics correspondent with a steady, awe-aware delivery and clear articulation. Balances scientific rigor with wonder, making complex discoveries accessible and engaging. Standard Google fallback for Male guests.

Thomas Keane
Thomas Keane

Economic Correspondent

Transportation and infrastructure reporter with a clear, practical cadence. He covers aviation, rail, urban mobility, and public works with analytical restraint and real-world focus.

Vanessa Calderon
Vanessa Calderon

Gaming Correspondent

Gaming correspondent with punchy energy and a relatable tone blending Gen Z flair with Gen X wit. Delivery is bright, expressive, and casually cool, perfect for game launches, studio drama, and tech trends with a hint of playful sarcasm.

Hosts:

Victor Hale
Victor Hale

Justice Reporter

Criminal justice and courts analyst with a low, deliberate cadence. He emphasizes legal precedent, accountability, and factual clarity over sensationalism.