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Recruiter Scams and Controversial Neighbors ft. Alex Sammon

41 min · 1 de jun de 2026
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Alex Sammon is a features writer at Slate. In this discussion with host Daniel Spielberger, Sammon unpacks his gonzo journalism feature on an Indeed recruiter scam and his deep-dive into a controversial bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition, Sammon talks about how he knows an idea has the potential for longform reporting. Keep up with Alex's work: https://slate.com/author/alexander-sammon [https://slate.com/author/alexander-sammon] Keep up with Study Hall: studyhall.xyz  Music by KT The Terrible

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