American journalists are not, should not, and must not be mere stenographers for the party in power or the Pentagon itself.
Jack Reed: “American journalists are not, should not, and must not be mere stenographers for the party in power or the Pentagon…”
On the recordSeptember 22, 2025
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Reed emphasizes the role of journalists in holding power accountable.
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