Julian Dorey Podcast #330 - Soft Blackmail, Epstein, Palantir Military Targeting & Pentagon Contagion | Ken Klippenstein
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Aug 22, 2025 
Ken Klippenstein, a journalist focusing on national security and corporate controversies, dives into the intricacies of media bias and governmental transparency. He shares insights on the challenges of traditional journalism and how grassroots movements are reshaping political accountability, especially concerning high-profile cases like Epstein. Klippenstein discusses the tensions between bureaucracy and presidential decision-making, and how tech companies like Palantir influence military operations. Expect a candid exploration of journalistic integrity amidst a polarized media landscape.
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FOIA Start Built A Reporting Career
- Ken started by using FOIA requests and primary-source documents to break stories as a lone operator.
- That early FOIA success launched his investigative career and got editors to notice him.
Schooling Often Misses Modern Reporting
- Traditional journalism training often lags behind modern reporting needs like FOIA and OSINT.
- Ken argues improvisation and direct-source work beat classroom formula in today's fast-moving information environment.
Let Facts, Not Bias, Lead Reporting
- Follow the facts even when they contradict your expectations or audience preferences.
- Let evidence guide reporting rather than pre-existing opinion or partisan loyalty.