Ideas What the Next 50 Years of Investigative Journalism Might Look Like
Dec 20, 2024
Robin Doolittle, an impactful investigative reporter known for her work on police misconduct, joins veteran journalist Stephen D'Souza and award-winning correspondent Rihanna Croxford from BBC News. They discuss the challenges facing investigative journalism, including the rising threat of disinformation and limited access to information in Canada. The trio highlights their experiences in uncovering sensitive stories, the emotional toll of their work, and the necessity of adapting to a changing media landscape while fighting for transparency and accountability.
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Resource Intensive Investigations
- Investigative journalism requires significant time, money, and resources, as highlighted by Mark Kelly.
- The Fifth Estate's team dedicates months, sometimes years, to research, source development, and legal reviews.
Measuring Investigative Impact
- Impact measurement in investigative journalism is challenging, Robin Doolittle explains, using "Unfounded" as an example.
- Its success stemmed from timing, impactful sources, and data, but the initial outcome was uncertain.
From Chance Call to Major Investigation
- Rihanna Croxford's Abercrombie & Fitch investigation started with a chance phone call about alleged sex trafficking.
- Despite initial skepticism, she pursued the story, relying on old-school methods like door-knocking and evidence recovery.