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40 Acres and a Mule
Land Dispossession
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Ukraine
Ernest Withers
Black Americans
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Toforest Johnson
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Sheila Doss
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Mariupol
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Philip Nordo

Reveal’s investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable. The New Yorker described Reveal as “a knockout … a pleasure to listen to, even as we seethe.” A ... more

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Two veteran journalists set out to document Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s health care system: hospitals attacked, medical workers killed, doctors detained and held for long periods without criminal charges. The BBC had commissioned the film. 

But t... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Kasas
Producer on the Gaza hospital story
KCRW Question Everything / BBC collaboration
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Ramita Navai
British-Iranian journalist reporting from Gaza
BBC/Reveal collaborator
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Ben de Pear
British journalist and filmmaker
BBC/Reveal collaborator
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Nadia Hamdan
Producer helping explain BBC reaction to the story
Reveal / Question Everything
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Jabba Badwan
Palestinian producer on Gaza hospital project
Ramita/Ben production team
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Osama Al Ashi
Palestinian producer on Gaza hospital project
Ramita/Ben production team
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Jonathan Monroe
BBC News global director
BBC
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Tim Davey
BBC Director General and Editor-in-Chief
BBC
Episode: The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Davar Ardalan
Veteran journalist and author
Director of AI and Strategic Initiatives at the BAI Group
Episode: Iran, the US, and the Making of a New Middle East

Host

Al Letson
Host of Reveal with a strong background in storytelling and investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.5k ratings
  • Excellent reporting, heartfelt coverage.

    Thanks for the important work that you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dia_solita
    United States22 days ago
  • Al is the best!

    I could, and have often do so, listen to Al tell a story every day. The reporting done by this team is outstanding, balanced and unapologetic and most importantly EDUCATIONAL.

    THANK GOODNESS FOR REVEAL!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jpjustjp
    United Statesa month ago
  • My Top Go-To Podcast

    Reveal is, hands down, the podcast I look to for intelligent, insightful and pertinent news. I trust this reporting and Al Letson gives the highest quality interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troubled Conscience
    United Statesa month ago
  • I live in Minneapolis

    Thank you for giving voice to our situation. It’s so hard to explain to friends and family living elsewhere what it’s like to be here in the current chaos. I will share this episode widely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallyCB
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show

    Thank you for this show. It always gives me insight, perspective and centering and even hope - that we still have objective reporting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lezazaman
    United States2 months ago

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Feedback often mentions the engaging host, Al Letson, appreciating his interviewing style and ability to connect with guests on complex subjects.
Many commend the investigative journalism for shedding light on underreported topics, emphasizing its importance in fostering awareness and change.
Listeners consistently praise the podcast for its compelling and educational storytelling, highlighting its in-depth approach to pressing social issues.

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#108
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#225
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#168
New Zealand/News
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#178
Philippines/News
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#189
United Arab Emirates/News
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#221
Ireland/News

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The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Q: Why did the film end up airing on Channel 4 instead of the BBC?
After months of negotiations and a gagging clause threat, the BBC stepped back, and Channel 4 picked up the film, with international distribution via another outlet, reflecting a broader conflict between editorial independence and corporate pressure within a public broadcaster.
The Film the BBC Wouldn’t Air
Q: What was the core source of the BBC's resistance to airing the film?
Editors and executives raised issues around language, sources, and the right to reply, then framed decisions in terms of impartiality and branding rather than the factual substance of the reporting.
As the Trump Administration Erases Black History, These Writers Are Keeping It Alive
Q: What do you tell your students in such a hostile environment towards journalism?
Jelani emphasizes that journalism is crucial and encourages transparency in reporting to regain public trust.
As the Trump Administration Erases Black History, These Writers Are Keeping It Alive
Q: Do you feel like Black Lives Matter as a movement failed?
Jelani reveals that Black Lives Matter emerged from pivotal moments, and although there's backlash, he believes the spirit of the movement endures.
As the Trump Administration Erases Black History, These Writers Are Keeping It Alive
Q: How are you processing this current moment that we're in right now?
Nikole discusses how the current administration's actions evoke historical parallels and challenges the understanding of America's past.

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What is Reveal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast offers an incisive exploration of social justice issues, focusing on the stories of marginalized communities and individuals affected by systemic inequalities. Through investigative journalism, it shines a light on diverse topics ranging from the struggles of immigrant families and the unhoused to the challenges faced by workers and other advocates fighting for social change. The narrative is characterized by gripping storytelling that seeks to hold powerful entities accountable while providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the complex societal issues at play. With an impressive roster of accolades for its impactful reporting, it presents thought-provoking content designed to inspire listeners and provoke reflection o... more

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1. Sophie Kasas
2. Ramita Navai
3. Ben de Pear
4. Nadia Hamdan
5. Jabba Badwan
6. Osama Al Ashi
7. Jonathan Monroe
8. Tim Davey

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