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Capitol Hill has a new kind of journalist: TMZ, the tabloid news powerhouse known for its scoops and celebrity paparazzi coverage. Audie sits down with Jacob Wasserman, co-managing editor of TMZ DC, to discuss his first few weeks on the job—and why both government insiders and legacy media can’t look away.
Producers: Lori Galarreta, Jesse Remedios, Graelyn Brashear
Senior Producer: Dan Bloom
Technical Director: Dan Dzula
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