At a precarious moment for the free press—as journalists face rhetoric about “fake news,” hostility toward reporters at political rallies, and efforts by powerful interests to suppress and manipulate the news—this episode looks at a group of people on the frontlines of the fight for the truth. Take a rare trip inside the walls of The New Yorker and learn how its editors, fact checkers, and lawyer stared down threats from titans of industry (and their hired spies) to break major stories.

The Catch and Kill Podcast with Ronan Farrow

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Episode 7: The Editors

JAN 29, 202047 MIN
The Catch and Kill Podcast with Ronan Farrow

Episode 7: The Editors

JAN 29, 202047 MIN

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<p>At a precarious moment for the free press—as journalists face rhetoric about “fake news,” hostility toward reporters at political rallies, and efforts by powerful interests to suppress and manipulate the news—this episode looks at a group of people on the frontlines of the fight for the truth. Take a rare trip inside the walls of <em>The New Yorker</em> and learn how its editors, fact checkers, and lawyer stared down threats from titans of industry (and their hired spies) to break major stories.</p>