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Episode 216: Journalism Without Fear

February 26, 2026

This week on VSRF Live, we are joined by Sharyl Attkisson — Emmy Award–winning investigative journalist and host of Full Measure, the nationally syndicated program dedicated to original reporting and accountability journalism.

Over a decades-long career at CBS News, PBS, and CNN, Attkisson has built a reputation for rigorous, fact-driven reporting — and for examining how narratives are shaped inside major institutions. Her work consistently explores media influence, censorship trends, and conflicts of interest in public policy.

She is also the author of several bestselling books, including her most recent, Follow the Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures, and Prevails, which investigates the influence of pharmaceutical companies on media, scientific discourse, and public health policy.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:
• The current state of investigative journalism
• How stories are advanced — or sidelined — in major newsrooms
• Media coverage of high-stakes health issues
• What “journalism without fear” requires in today’s climate

Join us for a focused conversation on accountability, transparency, and the future of independent reporting in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

⏰ Time: 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT
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