Ready to cover something larger than local news, Kevin suggests that Tillie convince the station to let them cover the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, where they can both pursue their goals of making it big.

The news team attempts to close ranks at a nature camp specializing in group dynamics. Meanwhile, Kevin and Tillie temporarily rekindle their relationship.

The news team is forced to get creative and give new meaning to "unconventional reporting" when an unfortunate travel snafu and a snow storm threaten to blow their big break.