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Reckon you know who’s running Europe? Think again. Every week, we dive into a Follow the Money investigation exposing the continent’s hidden powerbrokers: from deceiving companies and influential lobbyists to corrupt politicians and financial fraudsters. Tune into our podcast and join our journalists as they reveal how they uncovered the truth and held power to account.Presented by Emma du Chatini... more

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For many observers across Europe, Spain has become a rare success story – offering hope that progressive politics can still succeed, govern, and project confidence on the world stage. But the reality behind the country’s image as the continent’s left... more

Far-right groups in Europe are using PayPal to sell merchandise and raise money, despite the payment giant’s own rules prohibiting transactions that promote hate or discrimination. This highlights a broader failure by Big Tech, which is not just turn... more

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Polina Bachlakova
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Investigative journalism
Episode: PayPal and the business of hate
Caspar Ruffaere
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: Investors flock to Palantir as governments flee
Remy Koens
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: Betting billions on rising food prices in wartime
Simon Van Dorpe
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: The cost of influencing EU politics
Andrei Popoviciu
Romanian reporter
Romanian reporter who covered Senegal migration crackdown
Episode: From community leaders to suspected smugglers
Peter Teffer
Investigative journalist for Follow the Money, expert on car industry scandals and access to internal documents
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Episode: Unmasking the car industry's dirty deals
Dylan Carter
Investigative journalist
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Episode: The colonial roots of Europe’s flower market
Alistair Keepe
Journalist
Investigative journalist (Follow the Money)
Episode: How Russian oligarchs are suing Ukraine in wartime
Dave Keating
Author of The Own Continent; journalist
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Episode: Special: Our toxic obsession with the US

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Emma du Chatinier
Host of Follow the Money: The Podcast; lead investigative journalist focusing on European power dynamics, accountability, and public-interest reporting.
Alexander Fanta
Co-host with a background in investigative journalism and reporting on carbon markets, policy, and European politics.

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#44
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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#245
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Betting billions on rising food prices in wartime
Q: What exactly did you see that's happening on the market?
We described how prices across key agricultural commodities have spiked since the Iran conflict, driven by continuous speculation and shifting positions of big players, with a clear move toward betting on rising prices.
How US lobbying helped derail Europe’s supply chain rules
Q: What happened?
Leaked documents showed an American-led strategy to influence European institutions to weaken or remove the supply-chain due-diligence law, with officials confirming pressure and targeted lobbying across Brussels.
Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: What is the current status of the suspects as of the latest update?
Initial sentences were issued in May 2025, but an appeal in March 2026 annulled the sentences due to procedural errors, and money remains frozen with the suspects under continuing supervision.
Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: What did the hard drive reveal about the operation?
It contained detailed records of transactions across the entire scheme, showing that Lavi Vong was not acting alone and that there were several partners and shell companies involved.
Europe’s €2.9 billion tax fraud, explained
Q: How did you first get involved in this story?
A source provided an indictment document from the European Public Prosecutor's Office, which the journalist dived into to understand the VAT fraud and its mechanics.

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A hard-hitting investigative program that exposes Europe's hidden power brokers, from corporate lobbyists and political influence to regulatory push and financial maneuvering. Across episodes, the show investigates topics like emissions scandals, carbon markets, and cross-border lobbying, often featuring in-depth conversations with investigative journalists, policy analysts, and subject-matter experts. Listeners can expect rigorous reporting, archival documents, and nuanced discussions about accountability, governance, and the practical effects of policy on everyday life. A notable strength is its ability to connect niche investigations to broader political and economic consequences, while maintaining clear, accessible storytelling that hel... more

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