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Julia and Dylan discuss The New York Times' exposé on Dianna Russini and the implications for journalism ethics and standards.

Julia and Dylan reconvene to pull on every thread from The New York Times’ sprawling exposé on former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini. They dig into the journalism scandal at the heart of the piece, what it really means to be an insider versus a reporter, and how The Times balances standards and ethics as it grows its business, courts new audiences, and elevates its own stars—all while protecting the legacy institution it’s built. See all the ways bp is driving American energy forward at ⁠⁠ bp.com/InvestingInAmerica. ⁠⁠

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