Arguably, the world has rarely been more in need of investigative journalism. Corrupt politicians; election meddling, state repression, business shenanigans, cheating in sport.... the list is endless. An RTS Futures event in May was therefore timely, with leading journalists discussing how they seek to right wrongs and bring the powerful to justice. Truth seeking is not for the fainthearted: it requires exhaustive research and dogged patience - and, for those journalists investigating the world's most oppressive regimes, bravery. In truth, it's probably a young person's game.
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