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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5/7/2026
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Recent Episodes
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How the Planet-Altering Disaster of “Forever Chemicals” Was Kept Secret
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13 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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Justin Elliott
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Brett Murphy
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Gus Garcia-Roberts
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Sharon Lerner
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Melissa Sanchez
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Sebastian Rotella
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Anna Maria Barry-Jester
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Renee Dudley
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Duaa Eldeib
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Ginny Monk
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Dave Altimari
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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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