ProPublica: Podcast

Dafna Linzer Discusses Why Clarence Aaron Can’t Get His Sentenced Commuted

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-05-16T14:10:22-05:00

Dafna Linzer joins the podcast to talk about the case of Clarence Aaron, an African American man whose quest for a commutation was denied, even though he had support from the judge and prosecutor in his case.

Podcast: AT&T Neglects Low-Price Requirement to Help Poor Students

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-05-03T15:14:10-05:00

The Militarization of American Police Forces

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-04-12T11:34:05-05:00

ProPublica’s Justin Elliott spoke to the Center for Investigative Reporting’s G.W. Schulz about his reporting on the militarization of local police forces in the U.S. Andrew Becker and Schulz have been the chief reporters on the series, “America’s War Within,” which has shown how federal grants have led local law enforcement agencies to stockpile high-tech combat gear without much oversight.

Piecing Together the French Terror Attacks

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-03-23T11:22:03-05:00

On the latest podcast, ProPublica senior reporter Sebastian Rotella talks to us about Mohammed Merah, the accused French terrorist who was killed after a standoff with French authorities.

MuckReads Podcast 1: AP’s Matt Apuzzo on NYPD Surveillance of Muslims

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-03-20T14:50:34-05:00

For our first MuckReads podcast, ProPublica managing editor Stephen Engelberg sits down with the AP’s Matt Apuzzo to discuss his Goldsmith-winning investigation on NYPD surveillance of Muslims.

Podcast: Fannie and Freddie’s Conflicted Role in the Housing Market

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-02-08T16:03:05-05:00

ProPublica’s Cora Currier joins the podcast this week to talk about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, and how both government-sponsored enterprises seem to be acting against the interests of homeowners.

Podcast: SOPA Opera

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2012-01-27T12:51:24-05:00

Dan Nguyen joins the podcast this week to talk about the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and his popular news application illustrating where members of Congress stand on the controversial bill.

Podcast: The Data Behind Our Pardons Investigation

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2011-12-08T16:30:07-05:00

New data from ProPublica found that white criminals are four times as likely as minorities to receive a presidential pardon. Director of Computer-Assisted Reporting Jennifer LaFleur sits down with the podcast team to explain this racial disparity and the mysterious process of awarding pardons.

26. The Shrouded Role of Special Interest Groups in Influencing Elections

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2011-11-15T14:57:33-05:00

This week, ProPublica’s Marian Wang and Lois Beckett discuss their respective reports on the Federal Election Commission and redistricting, and how these might determine our next elected representatives.

Podcast: Why the TSA Continues to Rely on Controversial X-Ray Scanners

podcast@propublica.org (ProPublica) — 2011-11-03T15:35:13-05:00

Reporter Michael Grabell joins the podcast this week to talk about airport X-ray scanners, and how the TSA is marching millions of passengers through these machines every year despite having a safer alternative against the potential health risks.