Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol emphasizes that E. Jean Carroll is much more than the woman who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. According to Meeropol, Carroll has been a journalist who broke barriers and shared a distinct voice in her work. In a recent episode of the podcast “Here’s the Scoop,” Meeropol discussed the challenges she faced in persuading Carroll to open up about her story.

Though Carroll’s accusation has drawn significant attention, Trump has denied any wrongdoing. Despite the focus on this high-profile case, Meeropol reminds us of Carroll’s broader contributions to journalism.