Serious Question: how to pass on a news tip of national importance

[Anonymous]

Who should I trust with it and how do I contact them? Both the NYTimes and WaPo want me to use the Signal app, but I have to send the tip in writing on the app to someone I've never spoken with. There are no telephone contact numbers for any of their reporters. I'm not yet willing to put anything in writing. Is it really impossible to speak directly on the phone with a trustworthy reporter?

[jsteele]

If you can identify the reporter most likely to cover it, DM them on Twitter or ask here if anyone can help put you in touch. Many of us know reporters personally.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. It's a financial/banking news item. Some members of the Senate Banking Committee are aware of the problem but it has not not been reported in the news. Last week it became newsworthy and very consequential to consumers, but the leak from the Supreme Court leak justifiably took over the news. Anyone here who knows a reporter who covers banking at the Times or WaPo?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. It's a financial/banking news item. Some members of the Senate Banking Committee are aware of the problem but it has not not been reported in the news. Last week it became newsworthy and very consequential to consumers, but the leak from the Supreme Court leak justifiably took over the news. Anyone here who knows a reporter who covers banking at the Times or WaPo?

Sorry for the typos. It's "not been reported" and "Court justifiably"

[Anonymous]

Don’t trust reporters.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t trust reporters.

said the editor of Moskovskaya Pravda

[Anonymous]

I know a financial reporter with the WSJ.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know a financial reporter with the WSJ.

And I agree with the Twitter method above. I replied too soon

[Anonymous]

An encrypted messaging app like Signal is pretty secure, more secure than a phone call.

[Anonymous]

WSJ would probably do a better job on a financial/banking item.

[Anonymous]

Or Financial Times. Personally, I would lean toward media with the least partisan bias but YMMV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or Financial Times. Personally, I would lean toward media with the least partisan bias but YMMV.

I'm pretty far left, but outside of their editorial page I find WSJ to be pretty balanced reporting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. It's a financial/banking news item. Some members of the Senate Banking Committee are aware of the problem but it has not not been reported in the news. Last week it became newsworthy and very consequential to consumers, but the leak from the Supreme Court leak justifiably took over the news. Anyone here who knows a reporter who covers banking at the Times or WaPo?

Great, more insider trading!

...Is it bad that's the first place my mind went?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Or Financial Times. Personally, I would lean toward media with the least partisan bias but YMMV.

I'm pretty far left, but outside of their editorial page I find WSJ to be pretty balanced reporting.

Agreed. One of the most responsible these days. And appropriate for financial sector news.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. It's a financial/banking news item. Some members of the Senate Banking Committee are aware of the problem but it has not not been reported in the news. Last week it became newsworthy and very consequential to consumers, but the leak from the Supreme Court leak justifiably took over the news. Anyone here who knows a reporter who covers banking at the Times or WaPo?

Great, more insider trading!

...Is it bad that's the first place my mind went?

No, its good.