Death threats, an angry prime minister and corrupt politicians: Kate McClymont on her career in journalism (bonus episode)

Kate McClymont has been one of the most respected figures in Australian journalism for more than three decades. Her fearless investigative reporting has held the powerful to account and uncovered corruption, fraud and criminal enterprise across politics, business, sport and wider society. Last night, Kate was recognised in Australia’s top journalism awards - the Walkleys. She was given the award for outstanding contribution to journalism.  Today, chief investigative reporter at The Sydney Morning Herald, Kate McClymont joins editor of the Herald, Bevan Shields, to discuss her journey into journalism, her outstanding career, and what she has her sights set on next. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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