Investigative Journalism and Documentaries

The 2021 Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Awards celebrate outstanding journalism across various media, highlighting impactful stories on COVID-19, George Floyd's death, mental illness, and more. The event honors journalists who risk their lives to report the truth, with awards for audio reporting, documentaries, and local news. Key topics include the pandemic, racial justice, mental health, climate change, and the space race, showcasing the power of journalism to inform and inspire change.

What are the key challenges faced by journalists as highlighted in the introduction of the 2021 Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Awards?

• Global pandemic, racial reckoning, and political transition

• Technological advancements and digital transformation

• Decline in public interest and readership

• Financial instability and lack of resources

Which program received the first DuPont award for its coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 60 Minutes

• Frontline

• PBS's Nova: Decoding COVID-19

• NBC Nightly News

What significant event did KSTP in Minneapolis cover that earned them a DuPont award?

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The George Floyd protests

• The 2020 Presidential Election

• The California wildfires

What is the focus of the podcast 'The Other Latif'?

• The story of a man with the same name as the reporter, detained in Guantanamo Bay

• The history of the Confederate flag in Mississippi

• The impact of COVID-19 on prison populations

• The life of a journalist in war zones

What unique aspect does the podcast 'Ear Hustle' bring to its storytelling?

• It focuses on international politics

• It is produced by those living inside San Quentin Prison

• It is a fictional drama series

• It is narrated by a famous actor

Who are the DuPont Fellows introduced in the ceremony?

• Rose Gilbert and Arcelia Martin

• Ed Ou and Kitra Cahana

• Ken Rosenberg and Peter Miller

• Abi Wright and Lisa Cohen

What is the main focus of the documentary 'A Different Kind of Force: Policing Mental Illness'?

• The impact of untreated mental illness on police encounters

• The role of journalism in climate change

• The life of Jessie Ball DuPont

• The history of the DuPont Awards

What law does Bob Fuller plan to use in 'Bob's Choice'?

• The Mental Health Act

• Washington State's Death With Dignity law

• The Freedom of Information Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

What is the central theme of the documentary 'Crip Camp'?

• The Syrian revolution and its challenges

• The disability rights movement and its impact

• The effects of climate change on salmon

• The space race between the USA and the Soviet Union

What unique approach did WFAA-TV take in their series 'Verify Road Trip'?

• They focused solely on space exploration

• They invited a skeptical viewer to witness climate change evidence firsthand

• They documented the life of a terminal cancer patient

• They used only archival footage