This chapter emphasizes the importance of journalists maintaining vigilance and neutrality in their reporting while adapting to the changing landscape of journalism, including the shift towards independent and digital media. It also discusses strategies such as rotating reporters to prevent bias and being prepared for emergencies, like having essential medicines on hand.
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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