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Glenn Greenwald

Glenn Greenwald is a renowned investigative journalist known for his work exposing government surveillance programs, par...

Privacy Independent Cybersecurity Investigative Reporting

9.5 Brilliant

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Daniela Goldfarb

Daniela Goldfarb is an investigative reporter for ProPublica, focusing on environmental issues and corporate accountabil...

Climate Change Investigative Reporting Corporate Accountability Environmental Justice

8.6 Very Good

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Emily Bazelon

Emily Bazelon is a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine and a senior editor at Slate, specializing in criminal ju...

True Crime Investigative Reporting Criminal Justice Long Form Journalism

8.0 Very Good

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Nellie Bly

Elizabeth Cochrane Seears, known as Nellie Bly, revolutionized journalism with her groundbreaking undercover reporting....

Investigative Reporting Feminism Undercover Social Reform

9.6 Brilliant

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The Daily

The Daily is a flagship daily news podcast produced by The New York Times that delivers in-depth reporting on current ev...

News Analysis Current Events Journalism

9.5 Brilliant

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In the Dark

In the Dark is a powerhouse of investigative journalism. Each season focuses on a single case, exposing systemic failure...

Narrative True Crime Journalism Racial Justice

9.5 Brilliant

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Cold

Cold, hosted by Sarah Keating, investigates missing persons cases with a meticulous and empathetic approach. The podcast...

Investigative Reporting Documentary Style Missing Persons Cold Cases

9.4 Excellent

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Bear Brook

Bear Brook is a gripping investigative podcast that explores the discovery of unidentified bodies in barrels in Bear Bro...

Investigative Reporting Social Justice Cold Case Unidentified Remains

9.3 Excellent

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Sheelah Khelan

Sheelah Khelan is a staff writer at The New Yorker, specializing in investigative reporting on the technology and ventur...

Business Technology Venture Capital Investigative

9.2 Excellent

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Gastropod

Gastropod, hosted by Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, delves into the history and science of food with meticulous rese...

Agriculture Investigative Reporting Food Science Cultural Anthropology

9.2 Excellent

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Palladium

Palladium is a sophisticated investigative platform that combines data analysis, network visualization, and open-source...

Data Visualization Investigative Reporting Network Analysis Open Source Intelligence

9.2 Excellent

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Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie is a true-crime podcast hosted by Ashley Flowers that focuses on solving unsolved mysteries and analyzing s...

Storytelling True Crime In Depth Analysis Historical Context

9.2 Excellent

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Someone Knows Something

Someone Knows Something, hosted by David Ridgen, is a documentary-style podcast that re-examines cold cases and unsolved...

Investigative Reporting Documentary Style Cold Cases Unsolved Mysteries

9.1 Excellent

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Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward is the quintessential investigative journalist, best known for his partnership with Carl Bernstein in uncov...

Author Investigative Reporting Political Investigative

9.0 Excellent

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Carl Bernstein

Carl Bernstein is a veteran investigative journalist best known for his work with Bob Woodward at The Washington Post, w...

Author Investigative Reporting Political Investigative

8.9 Very Good

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Jane Mayer

Jane Mayer is a staff writer at The New Yorker and co-director of the Leveraged Accountability Project. Her investigativ...

Investigative Reporting Political Analysis National Security Long Form Journalism

8.9 Very Good

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Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

Written by the prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial, 'Helter Skelter' provides a detailed and chilling account of th...

Investigative Reporting 1969 Vincent Bugliosi Manson Murders

8.8 Very Good

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The Piketon Murders

The Piketon Murders investigates the horrific 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden family in rural Ohio. Hosted b...

Investigative Reporting Family Drama Ohio Rural Crime

8.7 Very Good

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The New York Times: The Daily

While not exclusively a politics podcast, The Daily from The New York Times frequently delves into political topics with...

Journalism Investigative Reporting Daily Briefing In Depth

8.7 Very Good

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Oshi no Ko

Oshi no Ko is a dark, gripping drama that explores the harsh realities of the Japanese entertainment industry. It follow...

Entertainment Drama Pop Mystery

8.6 Very Good