#14 - Uncovering the Corruption: Investigating USC's Scandals with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Paul Pringle

Today I interview Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Paul Pringle about his book "Bad City." Join us as we delve into Pringle's investigative reporting on a series of scandals at the University of Southern California (USC), including the shocking abuse of patients by a campus gynecologist and a medical school dean providing drugs to young, vulnerable people. Pringle shares his experiences covering these scandals, including the institutional problems and culture of cover-ups he encountered at USC and within local authorities. He also discusses the changes in the LA Times after being sold to the Tribune company and how he and his colleagues had to work secretly to continue their investigation. Don't miss this eye-opening look at corruption in Los Angeles with one of the most respected journalists of our time. Books Discussed: "Bad City" by Paul Pringle. _ Produced by Podcast Studio X. Books & Looks is a project of Views on Books.