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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

8.5 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....

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9.7 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...

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9.6 Brilliant

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Cold

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

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9.5 Brilliant

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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...

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9.4 Excellent

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Palladium

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

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9.4 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

9.3 Excellent

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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

9.2 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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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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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

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

9.1 Excellent

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Spotlight

What would you do for fame? Saori is cute, perky, and dreams of being a star! Along with the beautiful Yuna and the str...

Music Drama Journalism Investigative Reporting

9.1 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

9.1 Excellent

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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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Dark Waters

Dark Waters is a documentary that investigates the legal battle against DuPont over its contamination of drinking water...

True Story Legal Thriller Legal Drama Corporate Accountability

8.8 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...

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8.8 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...

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8.8 Very Good