40 Acres and a Lie
It’s often thought of as a promise that was never kept. But in this three-part series, we learn that“40 acres and a mule” was so much more.
*2025 Pulitzer Finalist
*Edward R. Murrow 2025 Winner
*duPont-Columbia Award 2025 Winner
*National Magazine Award 2025 Winner
*Investigative Reporters & Editors 2025 Winner
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Immigrants on the Line
Haitian immigrants moved to Colorado on the promise of a good job and a place to stay—only to be mistreated. Now, they fear deportation.
The Many Contradictions of a Trump Victory
We meet the people behind Donald Trump’s red wave.
Swing States of Denial
The Big Lie hasn’t (yet) died and how swing state officials are grappling with it. Plus, a Kamala Harris interview that’s never been broadcast.
The Post-Roe Health Crisis
Reveal investigates the effects abortion bans are having on pregnant women’s health a year after Roe was overturned.
Trump’s Deportation Black Hole
Haitian immigrants moved to Colorado on the promise of a good job and a place to stay—only to be mistreated. Now, they fear deportation.
2024 Broke the Democrats. Can They Put Themselves Back Together?
The 2024 election triggered an identity crisis for Democrats. One of the party’s first big tests since Trump’s win is happening in New York City.
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Believable
Coco Berthmann became internet-famous. But a fake cancer diagnosis had everyone questioning: Is her life story truly one big elaborate lie?
* The Atlantic Magazine: 25 Best Podcasts of 2023
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The Disconnect
Explore what happened during the worst blackout in Texas history, how we got the electric grid we have today and what could be done to fix it.
* Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast
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The Provability Gap
Why is it so hard to prosecute sexualt assault cases? An in-depth news series about the handling and mishandling of sexual assault cases in Austin and Central Texas.
* Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast & Best News Documentary
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