
Matei Bărbulescu
Romania
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About
I’m on a mission to witness history, tell stories that bring people closer, and expose the injustices too often ignored. I dig into hidden truths to better understand the political, social, and psychological forces shaping our world.
I gravitate toward complexity: stories full of contradiction, blurred lines, and moral tension. I break them down, piece by piece, making sense of what’s messy or misunderstood, while holding on to their nuance. I aim to bring clarity without oversimplifying.
My approach blends sharp critical thinking with emotional sensitivity. I listen deeply, especially to those who’ve been silenced, and I try to ask the right questions at the right time. I believe the best journalism isn’t just factually accurate, but emotionally intelligent, able to hold space for pain while making structural patterns visible.
My reporting often centers on how power is wielded, how it’s abused, and what that means for the people left in its wake. I’m especially drawn to the blind spots, how authorities react (or don’t), and how victims carry the weight of systemic failures.
I’ve investigated human trafficking, cults, serial rapists, pyramid schemes, industrial agriculture and lobbying, corruption, poverty, homelessness, mental health, addiction, migration, refugees, the darknet, protests, conspiracies, you name it. I go where the harm is done, and I stay long enough to understand it.
Outside journalism, I’ve explored creative and educational spaces, writing three plays inspired by my stories and teaching journalism to teens and young adults, one of the most rewarding parts of this work.