‘Question Everything’: Why is media having an identity crisis?

Sep. 11, 2024 Entertainment

In "Question Everything," Brian Reed looks at questions around journalistic standards following criticism he received for his approach to "S-Town."

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Credits

Guest:

Brian Reed - host and producer of KCRW’s “Question Everything” - @BriHReed

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Robin Estrin

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