The chapter delves into the story of a young soldier struggling with a heart condition due to her military service, highlighting the military's failure to provide proper care and the importance of platforms like X for transparency. It also discusses the challenges faced by investigative reporters in protecting their sources, emphasizing the need for laws like the Press Act to uphold press freedom. The chapter underlines the significance of holding the government accountable and ensuring access to transparent information for the public.
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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