Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The price of being a whistleblower
A new book documents how New York Times reporters broke the story of Harvey Weinstein. And for other women who came forward with sexual misconduct allegations, some lost their jobs, others lost their savings, and many were subject to harassment.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenA new book documents how New York Times reporters broke the story of Harvey Weinstein. And for other women who came forward with sexual misconduct allegations, some lost their jobs, others lost their savings, and many were subject to harassment. Was it worth it?
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