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CIR applies investigative journalism to personal mysteries rather than accountability stories.
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Individuals with unsolved personal questions may gain investigative resources by submitting stories to the new podcast series.
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The Center for Investigative Reporting launched "Inconsequential Investigations," a new podcast series applying journalism skills to personally meaningful questions rather than accountability issues. The initiative features three investigations: Reveal video correspondent Garrison Hayes searching for his lost early-2000s short film; Proxy podcast host Yowei Shaw exploring her resemblance to her doppelganger; and Reveal reporter Ashley Cleek investigating whether reclusive rock star Jeff Mangum called her college radio show requesting a favor. The Center invited listeners with personal mysteries to submit stories to [email protected] for potential coverage.
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Center for Investigative Reporting launched 'Inconsequential Investigations' podcast with three featured investigations and open listener submissions.
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