Investigate reporters are bolder today than they were 30 or 40 years ago. How do you think the influence of Watergate has contributed to this

Investigate reporters are bolder today than they were 30 or 40 years ago. How do you think the influence of Watergate has contributed to this boldness? Do you think investigative reporters are justified in being bold to get information for the public, or do you think they are too aggressive?