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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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In 2015, hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and repression were trying to reach safe havens in Europe. From his home in Norway, Tommy Olsen decided to travel to Greece, a major gateway for migrants and refugees. He joined hundreds of volunte... more

The 911 system functions as a sort of promise: Call for help and someone will be there to respond quickly. But in many American cities, it’s a broken promise.

Thanks in part to a widespread understaffing crisis across 911 dispatch centers, hundreds ... more

More To The Story: When Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, went looking for government agencies to axe last year, one of its first targets was the US Agency for International Development. Established during the Cold War to coun... more

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Recent Guests

Dimitris Houdes
A local lawyer from Samos who runs the Human Rights Legal Project and helps protect refugees' rights.
The Human Rights Legal Project
Episode: Fortress Europe: The Fight for Refugees in Greece
Norma Torres
Congresswoman, California
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Rashida Tlaib
Congresswoman, Michigan
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Kaitlyn Ditta
Oakland resident who shared 911 experience
Oakland community member
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Gina Chang
Oakland dispatch center manager
Oakland 911 Center
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Hannah Thomas
Dane County dispatcher
Dane County Center for Dispatch
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Tamara DeFrance
Dispatcher, Los Angeles group member
Los Angeles dispatch
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Sunia Russell
Commander, Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police Department
Episode: 911, Please Hold
Jamar Rickett
Executive manager, Detroit Police Department 911 Center
Detroit Police Department
Episode: 911, Please Hold

Host

Al Letson
Host with focus on investigative storytelling and public accountability.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.7k ratings
  • Love Reveal!!

    Al Letson is the best! I love his calm, sincere, & professional voice. I have no idea how many years I’ve been listening but I finally figured out how to leave a review - so here it is — finally. You can’t go wrong with ANY episode … the information, investigative journalism and interviews are so informative. Just listen!! Thanks to Al and the Reveal team - we can get deeper into what’s happening behind the stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EADORAN
    United States13 days ago
  • Investigative Journalism at its finest!

    Host Al performs investigative journalism fantastically! Always interesting and a well told story as well. Keep holding truth to power Al, knowledge is the first step to change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Divine Creatrix
    United States13 days ago
  • Essential

    This journalism is absolutely essential. We need to protect it. Great host, great info, I feel better equipped after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    girly969
    United States15 days ago
  • best host ever

    I absolutely love this show I've been listening to it for years and I believe it's the best most informed reporting on the planet. And it has the best host

    Audible
    5
    Jacob
    United States15 days ago
  • Hard hitting journalism

    So glad there are journalists like this going the extra mile to bring critical information to the people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjjjjjjjbee
    United States16 days ago

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Grounded, important investigations that illuminate underreported issues.
Consistently high-quality reporting and storytelling.
Insightful, deeply researched journalism that informs and challenges power.
Host's interviewing is engaging and respectful, driving thoughtful discourse.
Some listeners feel the show shifted pacing or tone in recent episodes.

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Trump Destroyed USAID. Now People Are Dying.
Q: Who was on your team, and how did you gain access to the locals at the refugee camps?
We worked with an NGO running the main hospital in a major refugee camp, collaborated with a local journalist who is a refugee, and embedded with aid organizations like IRC to meet patients and document stories firsthand.
How Redistricting Is Upending America’s Midterms
Q: How is the MAGA base reacting to the evolving redistricting landscape?
There is a splintering in the base, with some high-profile defections from establishment Republicans while Trump continues to exert influence, pushing the party to redraw in ways that consolidate his base even as some members push back.
How Redistricting Is Upending America’s Midterms
Q: What is driving the current redistricting wave across the states?
The drive comes from a combination of court rulings, especially the Louisiana/Voting Rights Act context, political incentives to gain electoral advantage, and leadership pressure from figures like Donald Trump to reshape districts before key elections.
Trump’s Impulsive Foreign Policy Is Tearing Apart the Global Order
Q: What are the potential futures if the liberal international order collapses or is eroded?
Possible futures include a return to anarchy with major power rivalries or a rebalanced order where mid-sized powers like Canada or a multilateral coalition take the lead, potentially offering more fair and effective governance if the U.S. abdicates.
Trump’s Impulsive Foreign Policy Is Tearing Apart the Global Order
Q: What made Greenland and other spaces attractive to Trump beyond strategic value?
The guest notes Trump's preference for spaces that align with a white or empty-space fantasy, and the mentality of taking control rather than negotiating—reflecting a real estate-like mindset rather than traditional diplomacy.

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

Investigative reporting that centers on accountability across power structures, from local governance and elections to environmental policy and corporate influence. Episodes frequently blend on-the-ground storytelling with historical context and expert analysis to unpack how institutions shape communities, the economy, and public trust. Notable strengths include rigorous, long-form storytelling, high-profile guests, and a mission-driven approach to uncovering systemic issues, often with a clear emphasis on transparency, justice, and democratic processes. Potential listeners will find timely, policy-relevant investigations that connect individual experiences to broader societal implications, with a reputation for balanced interviewing and de... more

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7. Tamara DeFrance
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