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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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More To The Story: Last month, the Supreme Court issued a number of landmark opinions involving transgender rights, campaign finance, executive power, and immigration. Those decisions were issued in the traditional way many of us recognize: pages and... more

When Bryan Stevenson moved to Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1980s, the city—one of America’s most prominent slave trading spaces before the Civil War—had dozens of Confederate monuments and memorials, but nothing commemorating slavery. 

Today, thanks ... more

More To The Story: Growing up in Los Angeles in the 1980s and ’90s, a daughter and granddaughter of social justice activists, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein fell in love with math and the physical sciences and developed a profound curiosity about the cosmo... more

Elizabeth Freeman was an enslaved person living in Massachusetts when the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago. The document’s famous words “all men are created equal” did not apply to her, but she thought they should. 

“She is someb... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan Stevenson
Lawyer and racial justice activist; founder and executive director of Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative
Episode: Why America at 250 Still Cannot Face Slavery
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Theoretical physicist and feminist theorist at the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Space, “Star Trek,” and Social Justice
Julie Suk
Law professor and author
Fordham University
Episode: Has America Lived Up to Its Founding Promise?
Errin Haines
Editor-at-large of The 19th, reporting on gender, politics, policy, power
The 19th
Episode: Has America Lived Up to Its Founding Promise?
Connor Tuppence
Citizen of the Upper Mattapanai Tribe, law student involvement
Upper Mattapanai Tribe
Episode: Has America Lived Up to Its Founding Promise?
Alex Shephard
Reporter following the World Cup costs story
The Athletic? (as referenced in the episode)
Episode: The Beautiful Game Is More Unaffordable Than Ever
Adam Crafton
Soccer writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Beautiful Game Is More Unaffordable Than Ever
Tim Murphy
Mother Jones reporter
Mother Jones
Episode: The Beautiful Game Is More Unaffordable Than Ever
Jonathan Liu
Sportswriter
The Guardian
Episode: The Beautiful Game Is More Unaffordable Than Ever

Host

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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.8k ratings
  • Rigorous, reality-affirming journalism

    My go-to podcast for analyses of big “P” US politics. The journalism we need in a time where truth has been contorted. Insightful, critical, sound. Send them $5, conserve political literacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laur War
    Canada19 days ago
  • True Gem

    I’ve been listening to Reveal and contributing to CIR for several years now and I continue to be impressed with the level of journalism and integrity. Thank you Al for helping to set the standard!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CA Yinzer
    United States20 days ago
  • Lorenzo Sewell

    What a heated episode. Confusing how a black man can view our current person in charge. I can’t say president or leader as it does not fit the narrative of our nation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benhoni
    United States24 days ago
  • Informative and introspective

    I love Reveal. They do amazing investigative journalism and also deep dives into topics. Their shows are intelligent, interesting and thoughtful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJLarson19
    United Statesa month ago
  • Podcast in general on this site

    I have found that I often something of value while listening to your podcast. I’m always sending them to my numerous friends to share and have with them discussions on topics of importance. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrea 804
    United Statesa month 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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Space, “Star Trek,” and Social Justice
Q: So the idea of space-time, like that is taking two concepts and marrying it into one?
Yes, space-time fuses spatial dimensions with time into a single fabric, shaped by how objects move and how gravity and relativity influence measurements of space and time across different observers.
Space, “Star Trek,” and Social Justice
Q: So one, like, what do we mean when we say the word space? What is that?
Space can be defined in multiple ways, from physical boundaries and the motion of objects to abstract, mathematical constructs, and even cultural metaphors; it's a continuum that includes how we measure distance, time, and where events occur, with relativity linking space and time.
Has America Lived Up to Its Founding Promise?
Q: What rights did men have in 1776 that women did not?
Women could not vote, hold property in many contexts, sue or be sued in their own names, or enter most professions, highlighting that 'all men are created equal' did not extend to women at the founding.
Heather Cox Richardson on the Real Genius of America
Q: Given all that, how do you define patriotism today?
Patriotism is Americans retaking their agency to protect democracy, ensuring equal protection under the law and broad participation in governance.
The Revolutionary Roots That Inspired Tupac Shakur
Q: How many people did you interview for this book?
Pearlman explains that he conducted 652 interviews, describing it as a massive, exhaustive effort to capture a wide range of perspectives and voices.

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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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2. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
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