In 'The Darker the Night,' a murder in Glasgow unravels a political investigation
In 'The Darker the Night,' a murder in Glasgow unravels a political investigation  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Wed Mar 01 2023
Description: Early on in The Darker the Night, the debut thriller from NPR producer Martin Patience, an investigative reporter links a murder in Glasgow to a significant political figure: the first minister of the Scottish government. As Patience tells NPR's Scott Simon, the story that ensues draws larger questions about journalists and their sources – particularly within governments and police departments – and how the erosion of local media outlets has impacted the way they're trusted by the communities they serve.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy