Modern Wisdom

#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism

Jan 29, 2022

James O'Keefe, an investigative journalist and founder of Project Veritas, shares his bold journey through the treacherous waters of modern journalism. He discusses the erosion of trust in mainstream media and the rising demand for alternative reporting. O'Keefe delves into his personal experiences, including a dramatic FBI raid and fiery criticisms over undercover work. Exploring the ethics of hidden camera journalism, he highlights the delicate balance between truth-seeking and accountability, revealing the intricate legal landscape journalists must navigate.

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James O'Keefe

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Mainstream media is only capable of misinformation without pushback

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The objective of journalism is to verify the information with many sources

03:48

Intro

2min

Journalism Under Fire

13min

Reflecting on Past Mistakes in Investigative Journalism

2min

The Legalities of Recording Conversations in America

2min

Ethics in Modern Journalism

25min

Navigating Legal Waters: The Intersection of Law and Journalism

3min

Ethics and Scrutiny in Investigative Journalism

5min

James O'Keefe is an investigative journalist and the Founder of Project Veritas.

Faith in mainstream media is at an all-time low. At a time when we need better quality information, pretty much everything seems like it's been made with spin in mind. Creating an alternative type of journalism is filled with legal, ethical, organisational and personal dilemmas and today James explains some of the biggest ones he faces.

Expect to learn what it feels like to have Anthony Fauci call you out by name during a hearing, why James was raided by the FBI at 6am, James' response to criticisms about undercover reporting, how Project Veritas deals with the ethics of releasing undercover documents, whether James sees himself as impartial, how many times he's been sued and much more...

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