How They Did It

How They Did It takes students, aspiring reporters, and curious listeners behind the curtain to uncover the tradecraft behind Canada’s most impactful investigative journalism.

Hosted by Dr. Chris Arsenault (Western University) and CBC journalist Josette Lafleur, this series dives deep into how top reporters find their stories, verify facts, build trust, and publish award-winning investigations. Each episode breaks down real reporting challenges and successes—offering practical tools, behind-the-scenes insight, and step-by-step lessons from leading Canadian journalists.

Made possible with support from the Michener Awards Foundation through the Michener–L. Richard O’Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Education.

Subscribe for interviews, story breakdowns, and exclusive looks into the process of investigative reporting in Canada.