Paper Trail
ProPublicaInvestigative reporters at ProPublica chase down evidence of wrongdoing and bring it to light. That evidence can be on paper — or on thumb drives, in secret recordings, from conversations with whistleblowers. Each episode, you’ll ride along as we talk to reporters and their sources, uncover hidden facts and show you the receipts. When we publish what we find, things can change. Laws are passed, co... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryNewsSociety & Culture | |||
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- Important Journalism
I am so glad I found this. I love the “leather shoe” reporting! This restores my hope in democracy.
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United States12 days ago - Outstanding
Important topics, great journalism.
Apple Podcasts5PodcastListener-2020United States16 days ago The reporting is high quality, informative and easily digestible. Which makes it harder to say that unfortunately the background music is absolutely unnerving. Sets your teeth on edge. Many of the stories already deal with unpleasant and difficult topics, and it's understandable that you don't wrap reporting of medical coverups that have led to death in Beethoven, but it's rough to listen to that same topic with symbols clashing irrhythmically, and not end the episode feeling a bit paranoid.
Podchaser519 days agodigitaldivelabs- Excellent Reporting
Fills in the blanks often missing from today’s “news”
Apple Podcasts5CallapUnited States23 days ago - Amazing work
The one time the process is as fascinating as the product. The reporting on generic meds helped me fix my Rx side effects problem! Check yours in their database!
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Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #10 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Paper Trail about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The series centers on deep-dive investigative reporting that traces the sources, documents, and human impact behind major public-interest stories. Episodes weave survivor and patient experiences with legal, regulatory, and policy contexts to reveal how power and systems affect real people—from healthcare pricing and insurance denials to vehicle industry practices and courtroom outcomes. A standout throughline is the meticulous gathering of receipts, from court filings to internal records, to illuminate how institutions operate, who they service, and where accountability can drive reform. This approach, paired with clear storytelling and rigorous sourcing, often leads to policy conversations, reforms, or heightened public awareness, making i... more
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1. Sharon Lerner
2. Chris Hansen
3. Melissa Sanchez
4. Sebastian Rotella
5. Jody Cohen
6. Mariam Elba
7. T. Christian Miller
8. Kyla Chamberlain
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