When to Go Solo vs Team Investigation: Matthew Bovee's Guide to Investigative Resource Allocation

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

After three decades of investigative journalism, one of the hardest decisions I face isn’t which story to pursue—it’s deciding whether to pursue it alone or with a team. Every investigation presents this fork in the road, and choosing incorrectly can mean the difference between a breakthrough story and a missed opportunity. Here’s how I think about resource allocation in investigative journalism, and when solo work makes sense versus when building a team is essential.

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When to Go Solo vs Team Investigation: Matthew Bovee's Guide to Investigative Resource Allocation