“The Investigation That Broke the Silence”
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Title: She Said
Author: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey
Category: Culture & Society, Memoirs & Life Stories
What does it take to break a story that everyone tried to bury for decades? Sam and Sophie sit with that question as they unpack the investigation that launched #MeToo.
They walk through the painstaking reporting behind the Weinstein exposé: the NDAs that isolated victims, the legal threats that silenced them, and the journalists who built trust one phone call at a time. The episode covers key figures like Zelda Perkins, Rose McGowan, and Ashley Judd, and shows how the reporters used public records and subpoenas to back up every word.
If you've ever wondered how a story like this actually gets told, this episode names the courage it takes from both sources and reporters. The takeaway: real change isn't a single heroic moment—it's a thousand small, painstaking steps.
She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. If you want the full written summary, the whole library is on 7minutebooks.com/app — unlimited access from $2.99 a month, $9.99 a year, or $19.99 lifetime.
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00:00The NDAs That Silenced Victims01:22Building Trust With Sources02:01The Women Behind the Story02:37Aftermath and Unfinished Work03:44Takeaway: Collective Courage
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