Best Investigative Reporting

The Daily is a flagship daily news podcast produced by The New York Times that delivers in-depth reporting on current events and global politics. Hosted primarily by Michael Barbaro, the show typicall...

In the Dark is a powerhouse of investigative journalism. Each season focuses on a single case, exposing systemic failures in the justice system. The reporting is incredibly thorough, often leading to...

Cold, hosted by Sarah Keating, investigates missing persons cases with a meticulous and empathetic approach. The podcasts first season focused on the disappearance of Jennifer Jenkins, utilizing exten...

Glenn Greenwald is a renowned investigative journalist known for his work exposing government surveillance programs, particularly the Snowden revelations. He co-founded The Intercept, a digital news p...

Palladium is a sophisticated investigative platform that combines data analysis, network visualization, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools. Journalists can use it to map relationships between...

Bear Brook is a gripping investigative podcast that explores the discovery of unidentified bodies in barrels in Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire. Hosted by Jason Moon Smith, the podcast delves int...

Gastropod, hosted by Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, delves into the history and science of food with meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Each episode explores a specific food or culinar...

Someone Knows Something, hosted by David Ridgen, is a documentary-style podcast that re-examines cold cases and unsolved mysteries. Each season focuses on a single case, utilizing interviews, archival...

What would you do for fame? Saori is cute, perky, and dreams of being a star! Along with the beautiful Yuna and the striking Erica, Saori is part of a new female pop group named Twinkle ? and this ho...

Carl Bernstein is a veteran investigative journalist best known for his work with Bob Woodward at The Washington Post, which exposed the Watergate scandal. His career has focused on the intersection o...

Bob Woodward is the quintessential investigative journalist, best known for his partnership with Carl Bernstein in uncovering the Watergate scandal. His career at The Washington Post has spanned decad...

Crime Junkie is a true-crime podcast hosted by Ashley Flowers that focuses on solving unsolved mysteries and analyzing solved cases with a storytelling approach. The show breaks down complex criminal...

Jane Mayer is a staff writer at The New Yorker and co-director of the Leveraged Accountability Project. Her investigative reporting focuses on political power, national security, and organized crime....

While not exclusively a politics podcast, The Daily from The New York Times frequently delves into political topics with exceptional depth and investigative reporting. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, the p...

Written by the prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial, 'Helter Skelter' provides a detailed and chilling account of the 1969 murders and the subsequent investigation. While the writing style can fee...

Gaylord Simpson was a pioneering investigative reporter known for his relentless pursuit of political corruption and his commitment to public interest journalism. He exposed numerous scandals involvin...

The Piketon Murders investigates the horrific 2016 murders of eight members of the Rhoden family in rural Ohio. Hosted by Matthew Braga and Jane Lilly, the podcast meticulously examines the investigat...

The Vanishing Point focuses exclusively on missing persons cases, offering a unique perspective within the true crime genre. Hosted by investigative journalist Melissa Chan, the podcast combines detai...

The Cartels Shadow recounts the experiences of a journalist who spent years embedded in the dangerous world of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico. The book details the reporters encounters with cartel membe...

Accused is a true crime podcast that examines cases where the accused maintains their innocence. Hosted by James Koufax, the podcast delves into the legal proceedings, interviews witnesses, and explor...

Maureen Callahans 2019 book delves into the crimes of Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, offering a detailed account of the FBIs decades-long investigation. Callahans meticulous research and psycho...

Daniela Goldfarb is an investigative reporter for ProPublica, focusing on environmental issues and corporate accountability. Her reporting often exposes the environmental and social costs of industria...

CounterClock, hosted by Delia Dewer and William Turley, tackles cold cases with a meticulous and in-depth approach. Each season focuses on a single case, utilizing extensive research, interviews, and...

Ronan Farrow is an investigative journalist known for his reporting on sexual harassment and abuse, particularly his work on the Harvey Weinstein scandal. His book, 'Catch and Kill,' detailed his inve...

The Oregon Trail series by Sarah Koenig and Emily Peterson-Hirschl, awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Audio Reporting, is a deeply researched and emotionally resonant investigation into the opioid c...

Lisa Fung is a data-driven investigative reporter at ProPublica, focusing on public health, technology, and social impact. She combines data analysis with compelling storytelling to uncover hidden pat...

The Deck, hosted by Marshall Bishop, tackles cold cases using a unique system of playing cards, each representing a person of interest in the case. The podcast combines investigative reporting with cr...

This documentary examines the challenges facing modern journalism, exploring the pressures of speed, the rise of misinformation, and the erosion of public trust. It features interviews with journalist...

Naomi Klein is a journalist, author, and activist known for her critiques of neoliberalism and her reporting on climate change and political economy. Her work often connects environmental issues to br...