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Follow the Money: The Podcast

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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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The Dutch economy runs on low-paid temporary workers, including large numbers of migrants from countries such as Bulgaria, Poland, and Ukraine. But journalist Lise Witteman found that employment agencies may have underpaid them, in breach of EU law. ... more

For years, Senegalese community leaders Cheikh Sy and Njouda Ndiaye warned people about the deadly risks of migration to Europe. Then they themselves were arrested for migrant smuggling. Reporter Andrei Popoviciu uncovered that their case is part of ... more

A decade ago, Volkswagen was caught cheating emissions tests, putting far more toxic cars on the road than anyone knew. Journalist Peter Teffer got a rare glimpse into corporate emails and uncovered how Dieselgate wasn't the only time that carmakers ... more

Europe’s lucrative flower market is rooted in a colonial past, built on genetic material taken from the Global South and commercialised by Western companies. While the multi-billion-euro industry continues to flourish, virtually nothing flows back to... more

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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
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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
Mira Sys
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: How not to save the planet
Ties Gijzel
Follow the Money journalist
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Episode: How not to save the planet
Patrik Galavits
Hungarian journalist
Follow the Money and Hungarian press
Episode: Who’s the man aiming to oust Orbán?
Leila Goldstein
Reporter based in Cambodia focusing on microfinance issues
Southeast Asia Globe
Episode: European money pushes Cambodians into despair

Hosts

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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Apple Podcasts
#87
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Apple Podcasts
#78
Netherlands/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#99
Austria/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#131
Belgium/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#233
Austria/News

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From community leaders to suspected smugglers
Q: Your story here starts with the testaments of two friends, Cheikh Sy and Njouda Ndiaye. Could you tell me a little bit about who they are and what exactly happened to them?
Andrei explains that Cheikh Sy and Njouda Ndiaye were community leaders in a coastal village near Dakar who actively warned residents about migration risks; they were arrested and detained on charges of organizing a boat to the Canary Islands, despite evidence suggesting their actions were aimed at preventing deaths and smuggling. The interview frames their case as part of a broader EU-backed crackdown on migration.
Unmasking the car industry's dirty deals
Q: What was the Dieselgate scandal about, and how does it differ from the 2006 email revelations?
Dieselgate concerned cheating on emissions tests to make cars appear cleaner on the test than on the road; the 2006 emails reveal earlier discussions about using technology and tank sizes to influence those tests, illustrating a broader pattern of coordination that predates the formal scandal.
Special: Our toxic obsession with the US
Q: What's the key message you want to impart to Europeans about their future security and federation?
Wake up to the reality of American influence, consider federation or a European army as essential paths, and act to create a balanced, autonomous Europe rather than relying on a protectorate framework.
Special: Our toxic obsession with the US
Q: Do you think it's realistic for everyday Europeans to switch to more European-produced content and maybe English-language European media to reach a pan-European audience?
It's not always practical for everyone to switch entirely, but producers can embrace English to reach wider audiences and reduce cultural dominance, while audiences can deliberately seek European content to foster a stronger European identity.
Special: Our toxic obsession with the US
Q: What should citizens do to free themselves from this American cultural dependence?
Be conscious of the cultural diet you consume and actively diversify toward European content, languages, and production; it's about awareness and deliberate choices rather than complete withdrawal from American media.

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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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