Are Some Journalists the Targets of Raids Because They're Doing Their Jobs Too Well?

Is it possible that journalists can be the targets of police raids because they do their jobs too well? That's one of the questions some freedom of the press advocates are asking after an FBI raid in May on the newsroom home of journalist Tim Burke. The FBI raided Burke’s home after he obtained outtakes of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) in which Ye made antisemitic and other offensive remarks. The raid prompted more than 50 organizations, including the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute, to sign a letter that has been sent to the Department of Justice demanding answers about why the government believes Burke's newsgathering broke the law. 

In this episode of Update-1, Caitlin Vogus, the deputy advocacy director for the Freedom of the Press Foundation, talks with Broadcast Podcast Committee co-chair Mike Hempen about the details of this case. Since this podcast was recorded, Burke has appealed the decision of the trial court denying his motion for the return of his equipment. 

Besides listening on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for “NPC Update-1.