Uncovering the Truth: Reporting on Conspiracy Theories and Manipulative Figures

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The chapter explores the challenges of debunking conspiracy theories by exposing individuals profiting from misinformation, emphasizing the power dynamics at play. It delves deep into the manipulation by authority figures for personal gain and discusses the importance of storytelling in investigative journalism. The narrative highlights the persistence and emotional significance of building relationships with sources to uncover hidden truths.

This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro.

This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a great perspective on what the book says about the press and its relationship to power, what has changed in journalism, and what has remained the same.

On today’s show, Elliott Kalan and Roman Mars will cover the last section of Part 4 of the book (Chapter 21 through Chapter 24), discussing the major story beats and themes.

The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

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