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The Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes

The Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes

The News Meeting • S1, Episode 249

The Salt Path Controversy: Behind the scenes

The Observer recently published a major investigation into the bestselling memoir The Salt Path. In this special episode, Giles Whittell is joined by the journalist behind the story, Chloe Hadjimatheou, and her editor, Alexi Mostrous, to discuss how the investigation unfolded. To read Chloe’s piece click here. To read Raynor Winn’s rebuttal, click here. To listen to the episode of The Sensemaker outlining Chloe’s piece, click here. **Join us at the News Meeting Live: LIVE from the Observer Newsroom on Tuesday 29th July - with ITV News presenter Charlene White. Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor Producer: Poppy Bullard Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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