Malachy Browne is at the helm of the visual investigations unit of the New York Times, conducting meticulous examinations of pivotal events, both domestic and international, from major breaking news to horrifying acts of war, all with the objective of revealing the exact chronology of occurrences. His work uncovers the reality behind events, especially those steeped in disinformation, conspiracies, and official refutations. So far, Browne and his squad have received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize twice.
Presented on the New York Times’s online platform, the investigations range extensively. They have uncovered the heart-rending sequence of atrocities committed in Bucha, Ukraine in the initial phase of the Russian invasion and mapped out the precise course of events surrounding the 2017 Las Vegas concert shooting that took 60 lives.
In the News, Browne further delves into these projects while offering insights into how his squad operates – from employing 3D modelling and AI to scrutinising satellite imagery and combing through phone records. He shares how a man from Limerick managed to start his career in Dublin before relocating to New York, staying deftly ahead of the game in a media world swamped with false news. The series is hosted by Bernice Harrison and produced by Declan Conlon.