Paper Trail
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<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
June 11, 2026
How a 25-Cent Pill Became a Hundred-Billion-Dollar Business
Reporter David Armstrong investigates how a 25-cent pill became a hundred-billion-dollar business, revealing the strategies behind America's most expensive healthcare system.
May 28, 2026
How to Fight a Health Insurance Denial With a Little-Known Tool
Reporter Duaa Eldeib shares how Teressa successfully fought health insurance denials using a little-known tool, empowering listeners with a vital strategy.
May 21, 2026
How to Lose a Car in 15 Days
Local reporters at The Connecticut Mirror heard story after story of drivers having their cars towed and then sold out from underneath them, sometimes in just 15 days. They teamed up with ProPublica to investigate why, how often this was happening and who was profiting from it. This episode traces the history of the 100-year-old law that made all of it legal and follows the reporters as they try to track down drivers’ cars and confront the bureaucrats allowing a flawed system to take advantage of vulnerable people. Reporters: Ginny Monk and Dave Altimari Read More: <a href="https://www.propublica.org/series/on-the-hook">https://www.propublica.org/series/on-the-hook</a> Support our journalism by donating at <a href="http://propublica.org/donate">propublica.org/donate</a>.
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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?
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