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What happened to investigative journalism?

Broadcast: Midday, 10/21/2009, 11:00 a.m.

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A longtime national investigative journalist joins Midday to discuss the watchdog role of the news media. Is the public as well informed as it should be? What is "freedom of the press" really for?

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  • Charles Lewis: Executive editor, Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University. National investigative journalist for 30 years for ABC News and CBS News 60 Minutes. Founder of the Center for Public Integrity. Author of several books, including the bestseller "The Buying of the President 2004."

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