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Recode Decode: "She Said" authors Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

Sep 20, 2019

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, both New York Times investigative reporters and co-authors of 'She Said,' delve into their groundbreaking work uncovering sexual harassment, particularly focusing on the Harvey Weinstein allegations. They discuss the impact of non-disclosure agreements and the silence surrounding victims. The duo reflects on the emotional toll of investigative journalism, shares insights on key moments like Christine Blasey Ford's testimony, and explores the ongoing challenges and complexities of the Me Too movement.

01:10:53

Episode guests

Megan Twohey

Jodi Kantor

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Uncovering the Hidden Truths of Sexual Misconduct

21min

Reflections on Workplace Harassment and Accountability

5min

Uncovering Hidden Truths: The Weinstein Investigation

18min

Unfolding Tensions in Investigative Journalism

3min

Unraveling Power and Accountability

13min

Unraveling the Complexities of the Weinstein Trial

3min

Revisiting Me Too: Progress and Challenges

5min

New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey talk with Recode's Kara Swisher about their new book, She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement. They talk about how Kantor and Twohey reported stories about sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein; how Weinstein's network of lawyers and advisers kept his misconduct under wraps; and how the story help launch an ongoing reckoning around power imbalances between men and women worldwide. They also explain why they interviewed Christine Blasey Ford, the college professor who testified in Congress that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982.

Featuring:

Jodi Kantor (@jodikantor), New York Times investigative reporter and co-author, She Said

Megan Twohey (@mega2e), New York Times investigative reporter and co-author, She Said

Hosts:

Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large

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