Bloomberg News, 2026
Author(s): Jason Leopold
Jason Leopold of Bloomberg News demonstrates relentless skill in informing the public about government operations while shedding light on some of society’s darkest corners.
E.W. Scripps is largely responsible for today’s free and independent press. In 1878, E.W. started his own newspaper in Cleveland designed to reach the greatest number of people by being affordable. Most importantly, it was completely independent, which left no party, cause, business or individual above criticism.