ProPublica
Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A nonprofit investigative news organization known for in-depth reporting on government accountability issues, including immigration enforcement violations, election integrity concerns, and public health policy impacts. Frequently cited by political and news podcasts for breaking stories on federal agency misconduct, immigration detention practices, and investigations into Trump administration figures. Operates a local news initiative aimed at addressing gaps left by traditional newsroom closures.
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Episode Mentions
Search Engine · May 29, 2026
Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?
“Investigative news organization that published 50+ stories on billionaire tax avoidance based on leaked IRS data”
The Daily · May 20, 2026
Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
“News organization that published tax strategy stories about wealthy individuals including Bezos and Musk, leading to discovery of IRS leaker”
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Organization where Epstein worked as investigative journalist before transitioning to full-time writing and research”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 26, 2026
685: David Epstein - The Freedom Trap, Narrative Values, General Magic, The Nobel Prize Winner Who Simplified Everything, Wearing the Same Thing Everyday, and Why Constraints Are the Secret to Your Best Work
“Where David Epstein worked as investigative reporter before transitioning to full-time writing”
The Ezra Klein Show · Apr 17, 2026
Our Tax System Should Make You Furious
“Published 2021 investigation using leaked IRS documents showing billionaires' actual tax payments and avoidance strategies”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 6, 2026
Trump Issues Insane Iran Ultimatum as Ceasefire Talks Collapse
“Cited for investigative reporting on 11,000+ U.S. citizen children with detained parents and abuse in federal custody”
Deadline: White House · Apr 2, 2026
"Pro-democracy forces are mustering their legal might"
“Investigated DOJ's abandonment of 23,000+ criminal cases to pursue immigration enforcement”
Letters from an American · Mar 23, 2026
President Under Pressure
“News organization that reported on DHS's $220 million taxpayer-funded ad campaign contract to cronies”
Letters from an American · Mar 6, 2026
Trump Blusters But Faces Setbacks at Home
“Investigative outlet that exposed $220 million DHS ad campaign contract to shell company with political ties”
The Daily · Mar 6, 2026
The Firing of Kristi Noem
“Reported that Noem's promotional ad campaign cost taxpayers $200 million”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 17, 2026
2/17/26: Epstein Files Coverup, ICE Caught Lying, Trump Election Takeover
“Investigated conservative researcher Kevin Munkla's role in FBI seizure of Georgia election records”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Feb 14, 2026
Noem-zilla: Diva behavior and infidelity rumors cap disastrous week for Trump's DHS secretary
“Reported on Noem's $200 million taxpayer spending on ads funneled to connected ad firm”
The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
Lawfare Daily: Dockets Die in Darkness with Peter Beck and Seamus Hughes
“Nonprofit news organization running local news initiative attempting to fill gaps left by departing traditional newsrooms”
The Five · Feb 10, 2026
The Five 02-10-2026
“Investigative outlet reporting on conditions at Dilley detention center including food safety violations”
The World and Everything In It · Feb 10, 2026
2.10.26 High-risk pregnancies and pro-life laws, church safety and security teams, and preventing violence with acts of kindness
“Published investigative report blaming a woman's death on North Carolina's pro-life law in atrial fibrillation case”
The Rachel Maddow Show · Feb 10, 2026
'All over the files': Maddow names names of people in Trump's orbit in the Epstein files
“Investigative outlet revealing Trump administration relied on election denier with criminal record for Georgia election raid”
Law and Chaos · Feb 3, 2026
Ep 201 — Ed Martin, Don’t Let That Doorknob Split Ya!
“Published leaked tax returns of wealthy Americans including Trump as part of 'Eat the Rich' journalism”
Sekulow · Jan 29, 2026
EXPOSED: Homan Reveals Shocking MN Details
“Cited for reporting on ICE detentions of U.S. citizens with error rate analysis and comparative data”
Diabolical Lies · Jan 25, 2026
ICE is a Public Jobs Program for Losers
“News organization cited for tracking 170+ instances of ICE illegally detaining U.S. citizens in first nine months of enforcement surge”
Pod Save America · Jan 18, 2026
What It Would Take to Rein in ICE
“Published reporting on ICE agents using banned chokeholds on American citizens during enforcement operations”
Autocracy in America · Jan 9, 2026
ICE and the National Guard Are Acting with Impunity
“Cited for reporting that over 170 American citizens have been detained by ICE”
Congressional Dish · Dec 22, 2025
CD329: Citizens Detained
“Investigative journalism outlet documenting at least 40 wrongful U.S. citizen arrests and 20 violations of ICE phone call policy”