Jason Leopold

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Investigative journalist specializing in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain and reveal government documents, including communications between the CIA and journalists, Hillary Clinton's emails, and files related to high-profile cases like Epstein. Co-host of the podcast Disclosure and a frequent collaborator with what the DOJ calls the "FOIA posse." He is discussed across podcasts for his work using transparency laws to uncover government information on topics ranging from national security to celebrity cases.

Appears On

Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli Disclosure

Episode Appearances

Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli · Jan 23, 2026

#959: Spy Vs Spy With John Kiriakou

“Investigative journalist; filed FOIA requests revealing CIA-journalist communications; broke Hillary email story”

CIA Torture Program and Whistleblower ProsecutionOperation Mockingbird and Media ManipulationAI-Generated Deepfakes and Epistemic Warfare

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Disclosure · Dec 16, 2025

Asking the FBI to Release the Santa Files

“Investigative journalist and co-host of Disclosure; spent 20+ years obtaining government documents via FOIA”

FOIA Request Processing and Bureaucratic ObstructionFBI Central Record System (CRS) Search MethodologyAdministrative Closure vs. Formal Denial in FOIA

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Disclosure · Dec 9, 2025

These Federal Officers Wield the Power of Transparency

“Investigative journalist and co-host; frequent FOIA requester referred to as part of 'FOIA posse' by DOJ”

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Processing and BacklogsFederal Government Transparency and AccountabilityFOIA Technology Solutions and E-Discovery Platforms

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Disclosure · Dec 2, 2025

What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Epstein Files

“Investigative journalist at Bloomberg specializing in FOIA requests; filed multiple requests for Epstein files processing documents”

FOIA Exemption B7A and Ongoing Investigation LoopholesEpstein Files Transparency Act Implementation and EnforcementFBI Document Processing and Resource Allocation

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Disclosure · Nov 25, 2025

To Crack Wu-Tang Album's Secrets, FOIA FOIA Y'All (Feat. Open Mike Eagle)

“Investigative journalist who filed FOIA requests and lawsuit to obtain Wu-Tang album sale details”

FOIA Litigation StrategyGovernment Asset Forfeiture and SalesTrade Secret Exemptions in FOIA

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Disclosure · Nov 18, 2025

Waiting for Doge

“Investigative journalist who filed FOIA requests to obtain Peace Corps emails about DOGE visits”

FOIA and Government TransparencyDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) OperationsFederal Agency Restructuring

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Disclosure · Nov 11, 2025

Our Deep Dive for White House Records Starts in the Toilet

“Investigative journalist and co-host who filed FOIA requests and lawsuits investigating document flushing”

Presidential Records Act enforcement and complianceFreedom of Information Act litigation strategyWhite House document destruction allegations

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Disclosure · Nov 4, 2025

A Jeffrey Epstein Money Probe Stayed Hidden for 17 Years. We Found It.

“Investigative journalist at Bloomberg who obtained Epstein emails and reported the money laundering investigation discovery”

Jeffrey Epstein Money Laundering InvestigationNon-Prosecution Agreements and Federal Prosecutorial DiscretionFinancial Crimes Investigation Abandonment

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Disclosure · Oct 28, 2025

Getting the Real Russia Report (feat. Kyle Kinane)

“Investigative journalist at Bloomberg who filed FOIA requests for Mueller investigation documents”

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation strategyMueller investigation document release and redactionsBill Barr's handling of Mueller report disclosure

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Disclosure · Oct 28, 2025

How Russian Tricksters Duped the US Fed Chief (feat. Josh Gondelman, Katherine Blanford and Adam Gilbert)

“Investigative journalist at Bloomberg who filed FOIA requests to obtain Federal Reserve documents about the incident”

Federal Reserve Security ProtocolsFOIA and Government TransparencySocial Engineering and Impersonation Attacks

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Disclosure · Oct 21, 2025

Introducing: Disclosure

“Investigative journalist and host of Disclosure who specializes in obtaining government documents through FOIA requests”

FOIA Requests and Government TransparencyInvestigative Journalism TechniquesLegal Battles Over Document Disclosure

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