The ‘Stunt Work’ That Launched Women Into Investigative Journalism

 

Women including Ida B. Wells and Nellie Bly were on the front edge of investigative journalism in the 1800s. But even with these historical trailblazers, why were women excluded from reporting hard news until recent history? 

Producer Jordan Pettiford sits down with author, journalist and professor Brooke Kroeger to find out. Brooke has authored six books and her most recent book is Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism.

BOOK: Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism

GUEST: Brooke Kroeger

PRODUCER: Jordan Pettiford

MUSIC: Silas Bohen and Coleman Hamilton

PRODUCTION: Pod People

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