The hottest Investigative Journalism Substack posts right now

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Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter β€’ 15 implied HN points β€’ 18 Feb 24
  1. Dave is pausing the Silent Lunch newsletter to focus on finishing his book and external research work.
  2. During the pause, paid subscribers will not lose any money, with payments suspended for monthly subscribers and subscriptions extended for annual subscribers.
  3. Dave assures readers that once the newsletter resumes, they can expect more content they love, including investigative pieces like those mentioned in the post.
Critical Mass β€’ 6 implied HN points β€’ 16 Feb 24
  1. Jonathan Kay's diverse background in engineering and law, along with his writing across the political spectrum, makes his work intriguing and non-ideological.
  2. Kay's investigative piece on a false sex-ring claim at a university sheds light on how false news can spread and the role of media in such situations.
  3. The unique career path of Jonathan Kay, from a tax lawyer to becoming a journalist, contributes to his fresh perspective on journalism and news reporting.
I Might Be Wrong β€’ 5 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
  1. The Democratic Socialists of America are facing a financial crisis with a $2 million shortfall against a $7 million budget.
  2. Investigative reporters obtained e-mails describing the severity of the budget crisis within the DSA.
  3. The crisis within the DSA is significant and has been publicly acknowledged by the leadership.
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