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Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for special projects “God and Governing,” “Hurting for Work,” “Paid to Prosecute” and the Emmy Award-winning documentary “13 Hours to Midnight.” He is also the producer and host of the Tribune’s daily news podcast “The Brief.” Justin is based in Georgetown. He grew up in Enderlin, North Dakota, and attended Minnesota State University Moorhead.
See how disdain for government regulation sparked a "Texas Miracle" economy, while tearing down protections for the workers who built it. Full Story
Construction accidents in Houston left Santiago Arias a one-eyed quadriplegic. No workers' comp insurance meant taxpayers got the $1 million medical bill. This video makes up part 2 of Hurting for Work, our investigative series. Full Story
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