The truth hurts, but honesty is the best policy – and podcasts are the perfect outlet in the quest for understanding. In a world bursting with chaotic stories, clickbait headlines and deceptive lede-burying, podcasts push past the noise and home in on truth. Today’s podcasters are truth detectives: they seek out alternative viewpoints and tackle hard-hitting life stories in an accessible, digestible way. In this session, LBC broadcaster and podcast Host James O’Brien (Full Disclosure) interviews renowned investigative journalist John Sweeney (Hunting Ghislaine) on: • Discovering podcasts • Showcasing Hunting Ghislaine and Hunting Ghislaine – The Trial • How Global was the perfect partner to produce the shows • Fuelling honest conversations with the freedom of commercial broadcasting