Exploring the importance of holding individuals in the news industry accountable and the role of news consumers in demanding honesty and credibility. Reflecting on the limited scope of news coverage despite a wealth of news available to report on, the chapter emphasizes the significance of pursuing impactful stories independently and setting personal standards in journalism.
Catherine V. Herridge is an Emmy Award‐winning veteran investigative correspondent who covers national security and intelligence. In February 2024, Herridge was held in civil contempt by a US federal court for refusing to disclose her confidential sources for a series of national security stories in 2017.
(5:45) The Trump vs. Biden Debate
(17:30) How Newsrooms Have Changed
(29:40) The Rise of Independent News Organizations
(38:28) Was Herridge Fired for Reporting on Hunter Biden’s Laptop?
(49:30) Exposing the Failures of the U.S. Defense Department
(1:17:30) The Golden Era of News
(1:19:55) Herridge’s Next Big Story
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