Watchdog journalism is an essential part of a healthy media and political landscape, but what does it look like in a modern media environment?
This story explores iconic examples of watchdog journalism like Watergate and the Panama Papers, alongside powerful Shorthand-built stories like Stuff's investigation into violent extremism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Along the way, I think about the relationship between form and content, the way modern audiences consume news media, and the ongoing investigative nature of this news form. Whether you're looking for inspiration or procrasti-reading, it's a great showcase of high-stakes public-interest stories. Come for the noble journalistic goals, stay for my accidentally-disturbing analogies.
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