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The FRONTLINE Dispatch

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FRONTLINE Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer Raney Aronson-Rath sits down with journalists and filmmakers for probing conversations about the investigative journalism that drives each FRONTLINE documentary and the stories that shape our time.

This work matters. At a time when deep-dive reporting is more vital than ever, your support ensures FRONTLINE can continue to hold power accountable. Joi... more

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Online scams have become a massive global enterprise, stealing billions of dollars by exploiting technologies we have come to rely on. A yearlong investigation by FRONTLINE and The Associated Press reveals how transnational networks leverage social m... more

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Amy Gaines McQuade’s 2018 story about her dad, Scott. An NYC police officer and first responder to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Scott was later diagnosed with what he was convinced was Ground Zero-related ca... more

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton talks with Martin Smith about U.S.-Saudi relations and balancing national security interests with human rights. The interview was originally filmed for Smith’s 2026 documentary The Crown Prince & the Presi... more

Exiled Saudi national Khalid Aljabri discusses the rise of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's crackdown on dissent and the impact on his family.

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Recent Guests

Peter Klein
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Episode: Inside the Global Scam Industry
Scott Gaines
New York City Police Department officer and father featured in the story
NYPD (retired)
Episode: The Weight of Dust: 25 Years After 9/11
Michelle Lent-Hirsch
Health reporter and author who appears as a subject in the second segment
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Episode: The Weight of Dust: 25 Years After 9/11
John Bolton
Former United States National Security Advisor
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Episode: National Interest vs. Human Rights: John Bolton on U.S.-Saudi Ties
Khalid Aljabri
Saudi physician and former government official, interviewee
Saudi government/Aljabri family
Episode: Saudi Exile Khalid Aljabri on the Rise of MBS and the Cost of Dissent
Jason Greenblatt
Former U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East
Trump Administration
Episode: Former Trump Envoy Jason Greenblatt on U.S.-Saudi Relations
Howard Berkes
NPR journalist
National Public Radio
Episode: Black Lung Rates Rise Among Veteran Appalachian Coal Miners
Stuart Gross
Long-time Ingram city official and code enforcement officer turned advocate for riverfront reforms
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Episode: After The Flood, Episode 5: The Flood After the Flood
Lorena Guillen
Owner of Blue Oak RV Park
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Hosts

Raney Aronson-Rath
Host of The FRONTLINE Dispatch; Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer on frontline journalism projects.
Dominic Anthony Walsh
Host and interviewer on frontline dispatch segments; guides reporting and interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • The narrator-ugh

    I love this show but please please!! Don’t have the executive producer introduce the stories! Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    missysteph21
    United States4 months ago
  • A must listen, a terrific narrative.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JRC
    4 months ago
  • So interesting

    I learn so much from this show!! Please keep up the good reporting and the coverage you provide on the different topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VacaCarolina
    United States10 months ago
  • Objective and fact-based

    Appreciate the thoroughness of these stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VacaCarolina
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Good production value, strong reporting. While every media outlet has a bias (this one clearly leans left of center for U.S. audiences) the reporting is fact-based. Good journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bkm2
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality, fact-based journalism with thorough reporting.
Some listeners feel coverage leans left; others praise balanced, investigative depth.
Listeners appreciate long-form interviews and firsthand perspectives.
Production quality is generally strong, though a few critique sound design.

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Inside the Global Scam Industry
Q: If you just had three very simple pieces of advice, what would you say to someone listening about a scam?
Klein recommends trusting your instincts about suspicious offers, asking a trusted friend or loved one for perspective, and independently checking anything involving cryptocurrency or an unfamiliar investment platform.
Inside the Global Scam Industry
Q: Tell us about what happened to Gavin. And why did you decide to lead off with that story?
Klein says Gavin's case illustrated the devastating impact of sextortion: a scammer posing as a girl persuaded the teenager to share an explicit image and then demanded money. He says the story stood out to the reporting team and reflected many similar cases.
National Interest vs. Human Rights: John Bolton on U.S.-Saudi Ties
Q: What was the initial reaction to Khashoggi's murder inside the White House?
Bolton describes an immediate sense of world shock and a need to decide on a posture, weighing whether to publicly confront Saudi actions or protect strategic ties.
Inside the Trump-MBS Alliance
Q: How did Jared Kushner's involvement shape the approach to Middle East diplomacy, and what risks did that pose?
Kushner brought a business-minded, relationship-driven strategy that bypassed traditional diplomatic channels, which created opportunities for progress but also raised concerns among career diplomats about experience, process, and potential conflicts of interest.
Inside the Trump-MBS Alliance
Q: What is your first thought about how to start a narrative about the governments and how they deal with each other?
The story begins with a historically close, security-for-oil alignment that has repeatedly evolved through leadership changes, showing how transactional elements drive both nations' approach to diplomacy and arms sales.

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The show features in-depth, investigative conversations with journalists, filmmakers, and subject-matter experts who peel back the layers of powerful institutions and major events. Episodes span U.S. foreign policy, economic policy, labor and public safety, and high-stakes disaster reporting, often blending first-hand testimony, archival material, and on-the-record interviews to illuminate how decisions are made and who they affect. A recurring strength is connecting granular, on-the-ground storytelling with macro policy discussions, producing a clear through-line about accountability, governance, and resilience in crises. A notable edge is the willingness to present long-form, nuanced perspectives from diverse voices, including policymaker... more

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