2: Drinks for Five: Ira Glass, Zoe Chace, Jonathan Eig, Astead Herndon

This episode of "Question Everything" explores the challenges and failures inherent in journalism, particularly the struggle to maintain trust and accurately reflect reality in a polarized society. The panel of journalists discuss the ethics of incentivizing sources, balancing personal narratives with journalistic integrity, and dealing with the blowback from controversial stories. Astead Herndon shares his experiences covering anti-immigrant groups and the importance of clear, rather than sensational, reporting. Ira Glass reflects on the diminishing power of facts to persuade and the need for new approaches to reach those who distrust mainstream media. The conversation also touches on the role of journalism in documenting history, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges and a lack of immediate impact.