Betty Medsger

Betty Medsger, a Washington Post reporter known for receiving pivotal classified documents, reveals the audacious 1971 heist that exposed the FBI's troubling surveillance methods. She discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by journalism when publishing stolen government documents, and the dramatic shift in public perception of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover. Medsger shares her experiences with government authority and the personal toll of uncovering the truth about corruption, highlighting the vital role of citizen advocacy in safeguarding civil liberties.