Paper Trail
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Podcast Overview
<p>Investigative reporters at ProPublica chase down evidence of wrongdoing and bring it to light. That evidence can be on paper — or on thumb drives, in secret recordings, from conversations with whistleblowers. Each episode, you’ll ride along as we talk to reporters and their sources, uncover hidden facts and show you the receipts. When we publish what we find, things can change. Laws are passed, corrupt leaders fall, innocent people walk out of prison and sometimes a life is even saved. Investigative reporter Jessica Lussenhop is your guide. </p><p>Support our journalism by donating at <a href="https://www.propublica.org/donate"><strong>propublica.org/donate</strong></a>.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
What Happened When Trump Officials Destroyed USAID (From Reveal)
ProPublica reporters Brett Murphy and Anna Maria Barry-Jester reveal how Trump officials destroyed USAID, impacting aid and lives in South Sudan and Kenya.
July 9, 2026
How Microsoft’s “Little Workaround” Created a Major Pentagon Threat
Reporter Renee Dudley investigates Microsoft's "digital escorting" arrangement with China, revealing a major Pentagon cybersecurity threat and its impact on government policy.
June 25, 2026
Should People Who Killed Their Abusers Walk Free?
Reporter Pamela Colloff explores Oklahoma's controversial "survivor sisterhood" law, examining the complex legal and ethical implications for individuals who killed their abusers.
8 total episodes available with 5 transcripts
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- What is Paper Trail?
<p>Investigative reporters at ProPublica chase down evidence of wrongdoing and bring it to light. That evidence can be on paper — or on thumb drives, in secret recordings, from conversations with whistleblowers. Each episode, you’ll ride along as we talk to reporters and their sources, uncover hidden facts and show you the receipts. When we publish what we find, things can change. Laws are passed, corrupt leaders fall, innocent people walk out of prison and sometimes a life is even saved. Investigative reporter Jessica Lussenhop is your guide. </p><p>Support our journalism by donating at <a href="https://www.propublica.org/donate"><strong>propublica.org/donate</strong></a>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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