The Fourth Estate Season 1 Episode 1 - First 100 Days

Airdate: 2018-May-27

Episode summary:

As Donald Trump takes the oath of office, The New York Times' New York and Washington bureaus prepare to cover an administration unlike any other. The role that Russia played in the 2016 election quickly emerges as a storyline that will continue to unfold. In this fiercely competitive environment, The Times and The Washington Post vie for scoops while overtaxed journalists work to develop sources inside a volatile administration. Meanwhile, the paper faces economic challenges as it continues to adapt to a digital world.

About The Fourth Estate series:

This documentary series about The New York Times in the Trump era illuminates critical issues facing journalism today. A chief task for the Times, ...Show more >