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Reflecting on some of the most difficult stories he's reported on, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ International Editor Jeremy Bowen look at the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth.

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    Frontlines of Conspiracyland

    Tue 4 Jul 2023

    What are the obstacles that stand between journalists and the truth?

  • 10. The Big Lie

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Dealing with the big lie.

  • 9. Who’s in control?

    Mon 8 May 2023

    The same story can look very different depending on where you get it. Who's in control?

  • 8. Details

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Reporting a story requires detail. But how much is enough? Or too much?

  • 7. Open the door and you’re doomed

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Sources, spin and powerful people.

  • 6. Getting there

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.

  • 5. The why is as important as the what

    Mon 8 May 2023

    An emotional reflection. And the line between opinion and analysis.

  • 4. Rules and habits

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Is who we are an obstacle to getting to the real story?

  • 3. All for nothing

    Mon 8 May 2023

    Journalism as activism. Is it enough to just report it straight?

  • 2. Not in your shoes

    Sun 7 May 2023

    The most contentious story Jeremy Bowen has covered: Israelis and Palestinians.

  • 1. Off Balance

    Sat 6 May 2023

    You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel.

  • Welcome To Frontlines of Journalism

    Tue 2 May 2023

    Jeremy Bowen presents stories from the frontlines of conflict – and journalism itself.

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