How the Host of ‘S-Town’ Gained Subjects’ Trust and Made Tough Reporting Decisions

Katie Kilkenny interviews Brian Reed, the host of the popular investigative podcast, “S-Town” from the producers of Serial and This American Life. Reed shares his perspective on his approach to reporting the story: how he earned the trust of the people he interviewed, (the story takes place in Bibb County, Alabama — a poor and rural part of the state not used to outsiders) and his thoughts about reporting on someone after they have died. (Warning: the interview contains spoilers.)

Published: Apr 13, 2017
Length: 8 minutes (2,223 words)
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