The chapter explores the guest's journey from writing literary reviews to delving into investigative journalism, with a focus on a story about a drug dealer from Detroit imprisoned since the 80s. It details how the guest transitioned from writing about literature to conducting challenging interviews, including with individuals connected to drug-related activities and law enforcement in Detroit, to uncover compelling narratives.
Evan Hughes is a journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, GQ, The Atlantic, The Atavist and many others. His book, just out in paperback, is Pain Hustlers: Crime and Punishment at an Opioid Startup.
“It should be called slow-form journalism…. It is heavily edited. It’s heavily fact checked. And chances are, you’re not going to be the first. Maybe you’re going to be first to reveal some piece of it. I have made peace with like, I’m not the scoop guy. I’m the person who comes in and I’m good at telling the story in a thorough and deep way.”
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