Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on July 17, 1936)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Donald L. Barlett! You've spent decades uncovering truths, winning not one but two Pulitzer Prizes along the way—clearly investigative journalism's version of hitting back-to-back home runs in a World Series game.

From exposing corporate loopholes and government missteps to co-authoring groundbreaking books like "America: What Went Wrong?" you've consistently reminded us that truth is stranger (and often funnier) than fiction. May your birthday be filled with fewer deadlines, more cake slices—and absolutely no redactions!

Cheers to another year of fearless reporting; may you continue making powerful people nervous for many birthdays ahead!