A bracing portrait of a reporter who turned poverty into a career of relentless questions. In this 3-minute condensed edition (original 56 minutes), hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti interview Ryan Grim about the outsider instincts that drive his journalism. Learn how honesty with sources, a skepticism of Washington pipelines, and a willingness to take risks shaped stories from the Jesse Watters confrontation to tear-gassed reporting in Bolivia and the Kurdish regions. Topics covered include politics, journalism ethics, First Amendment defense, censorship and free expression, and media literacy. Grim traces the personal roots of his approach—family influence, stubborn curiosity, and a chip on his shoulder—and explains practical habits for preserving access without sacrificing accountability. If you want a quick, clear take on leadership in reporting, confronting misinformation, and what it means to hold power to account, this summary delivers the essentials. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
