27. How to Become an Investigative Journalist, with Dan McCrum

In this episode, Dan McCrum, an investigative reporter at the Financial Times, discusses his journey of becoming one of the most renowned journalists in the financial news space, especially after his investigation into the fintech fraud Wirecard, which is considered one of the most significant financial scandals of the past decade.

McCrum shares his insights on the essential steps to conducting a successful investigation, emphasising the importance of observing human behaviour and meticulously scrutinising a company's financials to identify the subtle details that reveal intriguing cases worth investigating.

He delves into the careful process he followed during the Wirecard investigation, which helped him uncover the underlying facts of the case. Moreover, he provides a behind-the-scenes look into the process of writing a book about it and seeing his story adapted into the Netflix documentary "Skandal!".

Press play to learn more about the excitement that investigative journalism brings, the skills needed to become an investigative journalist, the intricacies of the Wirecard scandal, and how emerging tools like ChatGPT are shaping the profession.

Click here for the "Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard" documentary

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