VW had no US plants, so Harris would have to compare the company's Mexican plant to its German operations. But the comparison mirrored the issues facing US automakers and autoworkers as work shifts to Mexico. WFAA has a longstanding tradition of covering issues, not just events. Some newsrooms back away from business stories. They can be complicated.
Research can be time consuming.
Corporate PR people may throw up obstacles. Viewers may find them boring. The station sees it as part of its mission. Byron did a great job of making this business story interesting. The station encourages training.