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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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The loss of land for Black Americans started with the government’s betrayal of its “40 acres” promise to formerly enslaved people—and it has continued over decades. 

Today, researchers are unearthing the details of Black land loss long after emancip... more

More To The Story: Sen. Adam Schiff is often on the receiving end of President Donald Trump’s rage online. It should be no surprise. Back in 2020, the California Democrat was the lead prosecutor during the first Trump impeachment trial as a member of... more

Skidaway Island, Georgia, is home today to a luxurious community that the mostly white residents consider paradise: waterfront views, live oaks, and marsh grass alongside golf courses, swimming pools, and other amenities. 

In 1865, the island was a ... more

More To The Story: Lettuce contaminated with cyclospora. Cruise ship passengers contracting a deadly form of hantavirus. Legionnaires’ disease (yet again) in big cities. RFK Jr. refusing any responsibility for measles outbreaks. That’s just a brief l... more

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Recent Guests

Karshik Sims-Alvarado
Professor of Africana Studies at Morehouse College and chair of the reparations task force in Fulton County
Morehouse College
Episode: 40 Acres and a Lie Part 3
Mila Rios
A semi-retired clinical psychologist and descendant of African American landowners
Episode: 40 Acres and a Lie Part 2
Quinn Slobodian
Boston University history professor and author of Muskism, A Guide for the Perplexed
Boston University
Episode: How Elon Musk Is Re-Engineering the World
Kristen Hawkins
President of Students for Life, anti-abortion activist
Students for Life (SFL)
Episode: The Post-Roe Surprise: More Abortions
Mary McCord
Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection; former U.S. Attorney's Office attorney
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection
Episode: The Rapid Rise of Right-Wing Militias
Samantha Michaels
Mother Jones reporter who contributed to the reporting
Mother Jones
Episode: ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own.
Jodi Kantor
New York Times investigative journalist
The New York Times
Episode: The Secret Origins of the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket
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?

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
  • Educate—Motivate

    Stories with in-depth reporting that will not only educate but may move you to action Thanks Al & Team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BethFWTX
    United Statesa month ago
  • Breathtaking humanity in the face of the inhumane

    Stellar in depth reporting and understanding of the incredible and troubled world we live in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boston sculpture
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent, digestible reporting!

    I continue to rely on Reveal for their solid investigative journalism in the age of click bait and AI generated trash. Give this team their flowers 💐💐💐💐

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claudsxpd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thoughtful and courageous

    I love this podcast. It’s clear and compelling, challenging and compassionate. Try it out. You’ll be back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffbelden
    United States2 months ago
  • “America at 250”

    and you choose to celebrate with another exercise in victimhood. what happened 100+ years ago does not have to define the individual today. does this make you feel better? does it help anyone? our citizens have more freedom and opportunity than ever. stop your regressive focus on the past and celebrate freedom.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    machine murphy
    United States2 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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#100
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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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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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2. Mila Rios
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