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Topic: Truth and accountability

Establishing factual truth and holding powerful figures accountable for potentially unlawful acts are critical for upholding justice and democracy.

More on: Truth and accountability

The podcast episodes provided explore the theme of truth and accountability from various angles, highlighting the importance of ensuring that those in positions of power are held accountable for their actions and that the public has access to accurate information.

The first episode, 'Special coverage of opening statements in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial', discusses the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, focusing on the prosecution's case that he orchestrated an illegal scheme to undermine the 2016 election and the defense's efforts to downplay the allegations. This episode touches on the broader issues of establishing factual truth and holding powerful figures accountable for potentially unlawful acts.

The second episode, '#29: Is the Year of Startup Austerity Over? What Can Save the News Business?', discusses the potential erosion of truth and accountability in society due to the decline of the fourth estate and professional journalism, a concerning development that threatens the public's access to reliable information.

The third episode, 'Introducing Letters from Sing Sing', explores the pursuit of truth and the challenges in holding institutions accountable when they fail to uphold justice, as it chronicles the story of a convicted murderer's claims of innocence and the 20-year investigation sparked by his letters to a producer.

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