Listen "Robert Faturechi, UCLA ‘08, Investigative Reporter at ProPublica"
Episode Synopsis
Robert details his experience at UCLA, with emphasis on study abroad in Chile and his time at the Daily Bruin. We cover his investigative piece on how donations affected admissions to UCLA’s orthodontics program and why these crises continue to unfold in spite of past coverage. Entering the industry during a financial crisis, Robert explains how he navigated his way to the LA Times, established a foothold with a piece on police corruption, and ultimately landed a Pulitzer Prize.