Dhobi Ghat Episode 6
On Dhobi Ghat, Madhu Trehan asks if journalism really is one of the worst jobs. Our panel Verghese George, Shariq Khan, Revathi Laul & Kumar Badal. Adrenalin rush, political threats, messed up facts, the power trip and lack of loos while reporting.
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Dhobi Ghat and Madhu Trehan discuss whether journalism really is one of the worst jobs in the world with Verghese George, Shariq Khan, Revathi Laul & Kumar Badal. Adrenalin rush, political threats, messed up facts, the power trip and lack of loos while reporting – seems the vote is out!
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