This episode offers an in-depth look into the investigative journalism behind the Harvey Weinstein scandal, detailing the challenges faced by reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey in uncovering the truth. It highlights the tactics used to suppress allegations and the significant impact of their reporting on the #MeToo movement. For ecommerce operators, this episode underscores the critical importance of ethical conduct and accountability within any organization, demonstrating how unchecked power imbalances can lead to systemic issues and severe reputational damage.
Key takeaways
Understand the methods used to suppress allegations; awareness of these tactics can help identify and prevent similar issues within your own organization.
Recognize the power of meticulous investigative work in uncovering hidden truths, a principle that can be applied to understanding market trends or competitive landscapes.
Acknowledge the broader societal impact of reporting on misconduct; this underscores the importance of ethical business practices and a transparent culture.
Learn how powerful individuals and organizations use legal and PR strategies to control narratives, which can inform your own crisis management and communication strategies.
Consider the long-term ripple effects of foundational reporting, illustrating how a single story can catalyze significant industry-wide or societal shifts relevant to brand perception and consumer values.
New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey talk with Recode's Kara Swisher about their new book, She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement. They talk about how Kantor and Twohey reported stories about sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein; how Weinstein's network of lawyers and advisers kept his misconduct under wraps; and how the story help launch an ongoing reckoning around power imbalances between men and women worldwide. They also explain why they interviewed Christine Blasey Ford, the college professor who testified in Congress that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in 1982.
Featuring:
Jodi Kantor (@jodikantor), New York Times investigative reporter and co-author, She Said
Megan Twohey (@mega2e), New York Times investigative reporter and co-author, She Said
Hosts:
Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large
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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Understand the methods used to suppress allegations; awareness of these tactics can help identify and prevent similar issues within your own organization.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Recognize the power of meticulous investigative work in uncovering hidden truths, a principle that can be applied to understanding market trends or competitive landscapes.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Acknowledge the broader societal impact of reporting on misconduct; this underscores the importance of ethical business practices and a transparent culture.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Learn how powerful individuals and organizations use legal and PR strategies to control narratives, which can inform your own crisis management and communication strategies.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider the long-term ripple effects of foundational reporting, illustrating how a single story can catalyze significant industry-wide or societal shifts relevant to brand perception and consumer values.
