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This year, one of the most accomplished investigative reporters of our time quit journalism, because he lost his confidence in it. He lost faith In the ability of facts to change minds. The reporter is Barton Gellman. Over three decades, he’s brought us the Edward Snowden leaks about the NSA. Crucial reporting from Iraq. And prescient stories in the Atlantic in the run-up to the 2020 election, about how Trump might attempt to subvert it. On this week’s "Question Everything" with Brian Reed: How one of the most accomplished reporters of our time lost his confidence in journalism. https://lnkd.in/ei4-EfEj Placement Theory

Brian Reed was questioning everything he knew about journalism. So he recently sat down with a critic. A fellow journalist who called his most well-known story, S-Town, "morally indefensible." They spoke for hours. She grilled him with questions. "Oh Brian, why are you doing this to yourself?" she asked. He did it because he’s worried and confused about the state of journalism. And he thinks, as journalists, we need to be more open to self-reflection. To questioning our work. That's the mission of his new show: "Question Everything". He is re-examining everything about a career he thought he knew. It drops today wherever you get your podcasts. From KCRW and Placement Theory, a new production company he co-founded with his longtime This American Life colleague Robyn Semien. Check out the podcast's first two episodes below on all podcast platforms https://lnkd.in/gaTGVeS9

Question Everything with Brian Reed drops September 12th anywhere you find your podcasts! Placement Theory

Welcome to ‘Question Everything,’ a podcast for anyone who’s ever been fascinated and frustrated by journalism, knowing how crucial it is. ‘Question Everything’ was sparked when Brian Reed received a phone call from his lawyer who informed him that he was getting sued over his award-winning podcast S-Town. The lawsuit claimed that S-Town was not actually journalism. A perplexed Reed soon found himself questioning everything that we think we know about practicing journalism. ❓ Tune in, question everything, and let’s unravel the complexities of modern journalism together. Coming September 12 wherever you get your podcasts. Placement Theory

KCRW’s Masquerade — LA’s buzziest Halloween extravaganza — is back! 👻 Join the spookiest and downright grooviest costumed crowd in the city, feat. guest DJ sets from Remi Wolf, Say She She, and KCRW DJs Novena Carmel, Travis Holcombe, and SiLVA 💀 📆 Friday, October 25 ⏰ 9:00 PM 📍 The Mayan 🎃 TICKETS: https://lnkd.in/ghXWP-tD *All tickets are a donation to KCRW and are non-refundable. This event is 21+.

JUST ADDED ✨ We're teaming up with KCRW to bring you a night of warm, soulful sounds by the amazing, Grammy-winning Gaby Moreno! 🎶🔥 Saturday, August 3 at 7 PM! Bring your fam, friends, pets (on leash), picnics and let’s have fun under the stars! ⭐FREE RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gCy5fTKQ

Groove with us under the summer stars!🕺🎶 KCRW Summer Nights are back and we've teamed up with some of the best cultural hotspots around Southern California to throw the perfect summertime parties. These nights are FREE, all-ages, outdoors, and will feature your favorite KCRW DJs, bands, exhibits and more. Don't miss out - let's make this summer one to remember! ☀️ Check out the full lineup and RSVP at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gWH2AHsm

We are accepting applications for KCRW Volunteers! 📻 Volunteers are the heart of KCRW events and we are passionate about creating an inclusive community of volunteers. Duties include signing up event-goers to receive our newsletters, helping people become members and handling donations, fielding questions, and generally bringing the great vibes. YOU will be the face of KCRW out in the community! MORE INFO HERE: kcrw.com/volunteer

Calling all Young Creators! 🔊KCRW's Young Creators Project is back, and 2024 is all about music 🎶 We’re looking for submissions from young musicians (under 21) in the greater LA area to spotlight across all of our channels. Additionally, five artists will receive a $500 honorarium, an invitation to perform live to KCRW’s Young Creators Showcase at School Night on April 8, and more. Show us what you've got! Submissions open February 1. MORE INFO: https://lnkd.in/g8_8V-th

Medicinal Media recently visited KCRW to cover a special episode of The Anti-Dread Climate Podcast, a solutions-based program hosted by Caleigh Wells and Candice Dickens-Russell. This week they're helping us celebrate a greener #holiday season by inspiring us to consume less while giving more to our loved ones and to the #environment. According to #sustainable living expert Sarah Robertson-Barnes, Americans throw out between Thanksgiving and the end of the year 25% more #trash than we do the entire rest of the year. Thankfully, even small shifts can help lower that percentage. Among the topics discussed in this episode with Robertson-Barnes are ways to give fewer and higher-quality #gifts wrapped in craft paper and fabric, sharing #experiences as gifts, and the benefits of using real #trees for those who celebrate #christmas. 🎄