The State of Investigative Journalism in 2025 India | South Central Episode 54
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Show Notes
In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss whether investigative journalism is becoming one of the most endangered professions in India or is that a misplaced fear. Looking back at 2025, the conversation focuses on how much space investigative reporting still has, the risks journalists face, and whether strong reporting is able to create real impact.
They are joined by investigative journalists Josy Joseph, founder of Confluence Media, Rema Nagarajan, senior editor-research at Times of India and independent journalist Nikita Saxena.
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Audio Timecodes
00:00:00- Introduction
00:00:51 - Kerala Actor Assault Case
00:01:48 - Headlines
00:13:07 - Investigative Journalism in India
01:03:10- Recommendations
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