Discusses the need for legislation to protect smaller media outlets and emphasizes the importance of press freedom and the First Amendment. Explores the career trajectory of an investigative journalist, the challenges faced by independent journalists, and the impact of changing dynamics in news organizations. Also touches on recent events in corporate media jobs, the upcoming election cycle, and the role of social media platforms in political conversations.
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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