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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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When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stage at the United Nations last month, diplomats streamed for the exits. Three years after October 7, when much of the Western world rallied behind Israel in the wake of Hamas’ attack, the poli... more

More To The Story: Back in August, Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon did something few outside the state saw coming: She won Florida's Democratic US Senate primary. Her victory sent shock waves through the political world not only because her opponent A... more

Before her historic Speakership, even before she got to the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi worked for years outside the spotlight as an official in the California Democratic party while she raised her family in San Francisco. That

was until ... more

More To The Story: President Donald Trump’s second term has often felt like an exercise in mass distraction. As soon as he’s directing people to pay attention to one issue like the Iran war or immigration, he’s already moved on to false claims about ... more

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Abbas Alawieh
Michigan State Senate candidate featured in Detroit area reporting
Uncommitted Movement / Michigan politics
Episode: America’s New Relationship With Israel…It’s Complicated
Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan Senate candidate discussed as a notable opponent in national coverage
Democratic politics in Michigan
Episode: America’s New Relationship With Israel…It’s Complicated
Angie Nixon
Florida State Representative and Democratic candidate for US Senate
Florida State Legislature / Democratic Party
Episode: Can a Democratic Socialist Win in Deep-Red Florida?
Nancy Pelosi
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
United States Congress
Episode: Introducing “The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power”
Jonathan Swan
New York Times reporter, co-author of Regime Change
New York Times
Episode: Loyalists Only, Please. Why Trump Surrounds Himself With True Believers
Julia Lurie
Mother Jones reporter central to the investigation
Mother Jones
Episode: Did My IUD Make My Depression Worse?
Charlotte Scovland
Epidemiologist
University of Copenhagen (former data manager)
Episode: Did My IUD Make My Depression Worse?
Ovind Lidegaard
Professor of obstetrics and gynecology
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Did My IUD Make My Depression Worse?
Kate Clancy
Anthropologist
University of Illinois
Episode: Did My IUD Make My Depression Worse?

Host

Al Letson
Host and lead interviewer known for frontline investigative journalism and narrative storytelling

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.9k ratings
  • Interview with Justin Pearson

    I lived in Nashville for ten years, returning to Minnesota in 2025. It was eye-opening. Justin is exactly right. If people want to know what the country will be like if the current regime succeeds with Project 2025, just look to Tennessee. They’re living it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallyCB
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you Justin

    Thank you for a honest look at our county ! We all need to be informed on the injustice within our communities. We need more Justins!! Thank you for doing the right thing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weneedmorepeoplethatcare
    United Statesa month ago
  • An engaging, informative listen

    I very much appreciate the deep investigations into important topics, presented with good pacing and style by the host, Mr. Letson.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asandyone
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mary McCord

    Well done! You always have the very best people- and Mary McCord is so smart and so respected. Never miss your work. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anneli Veronica
    Canadaa month ago
  • Al Letson is the best

    Thank you, Al, for all you do for us. I have been listening for almost ten years and you

    Are very important to my sanity.

    Niels

    Cape Town

    South Africa

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NielsCol
    South Africa2 months ago

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Reliable, thoughtful interviews with expert guests.
Clarity and compassion with hard-hitting journalism.
Accessible yet deeply analytical journalism that remains engaging.
Deep, rigorous reporting that educates and motivates action.
High regard for investigative rigor and impact, though occasional critiques on perceived bias exist.

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Introducing “The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power”
Q: What was Pelosi's approach to AIDS funding and policy during her early years in Congress?
She framed AIDS funding as urgent and morally compelling, worked to increase funding and support, and connected advocacy with concrete legislative acts like the Ryan White Care Act.
Introducing “The Speaker: How Nancy Pelosi Changed the Face of Power”
Q: How did Pelosi navigate the balance between fundraising and independence from wealthy interests?
She argued that her own fundraising base gave her independence and that she fought against being beholden to special interests, while pointing to the broader context of campaign financing with both supporters and opponents.
Can a Democratic Socialist Win in Deep-Red Florida?
Q: What are your core policy priorities for universal health care and education, and is there room for compromise in a divided system?
Nixon describes universal health care and fully funded public schools as essential, and emphasizes pragmatic, revenue-positive approaches rather than ideological purity.
Can a Democratic Socialist Win in Deep-Red Florida?
Q: How do you reconcile your DSA affiliation with running as a Democrat and appealing to a broad electorate?
She argues DSA is an organization, not a party, and emphasizes building a big tent of diverse supporters while pursuing policies that help working families.
Can a Democratic Socialist Win in Deep-Red Florida?
Q: Were you surprised by the national media's treatment of your win and the questions they asked you?
Nixon explains she wasn't surprised at first, but believes media narratives are coordinated by wealthy conservatives and that she is breaking through, which fuels demonization attempts.

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This show centers on rigorous investigative reporting that uncovers power dynamics across politics, race, technology, and society. Episodes frequently thread historical context with contemporary policy debates, exploring reparations, civil rights, reproductive rights, immigration, labor, and governance. Guests range from legal scholars and historians to journalists and activists, offering on-the-ground reporting, legal analyses, and historical perspective to illuminate how institutions shape real lives. A standout trait is the sustained commitment to accountability journalism, often combining deep archival work with field reporting, and featuring high-profile investigative conversations that push for transparency and reform.

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1. Abbas Alawieh
2. Abdul El-Sayed
3. Angie Nixon
4. Nancy Pelosi
5. Jonathan Swan
6. Julia Lurie
7. Charlotte Scovland
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