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As the press comes further under attack, journalists who are driven by integrity have found themselves exploring new ways to share unvarnished truth. We talk with Zach Toombs of Evident Media about the new nonprofit news outlet, their latest investigative work around immigration raids, and how to get this type of content into more hands.
We also discuss the state of the press and the need for independent journalism at a time when CBS is pulling fully vetted 60 Minutes stories and media companies (ABC, CBS, Meta, YouTube) have doled out $90 million to settle lawsuits with President Trump. Can independent journalists hold the line?
Plus, stick around for a musing session about our dream guests for 2026!
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