Follow the Money: The Podcast See you in 2026!
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Dec 24, 2025 The podcast reflects on a year of eye-opening investigations. It delves into the EU's ambitious conservation efforts in the Congo and their disappointing outcomes. The discussion also covers Ziver's failure to safeguard European health data from a US firm linked to ex-spies. In a teaser, the scrutiny facing Google from EU regulators highlights the tension with the US over antitrust issues. Finally, listeners are invited to send feedback and share their thoughts as the team takes a brief hiatus.
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Use The Break To Catch Up And Give Feedback
- Take the podcast break to catch up on missed episodes and recharge for the next season.
- Email Emma du Chatinier with feedback or tips during the hiatus to shape future episodes.
Fast Growth And Wide Investigative Range
- The podcast released 22 episodes in six months, showing rapid production and broad investigative reach.
- Episodes covered topics from Congo conservation finance to tech privacy and Google antitrust scrutiny.
Princess-Funded Conservation Failure
- Olivier found a Belgian princess conservation project in DRC was financed with €150 million in EU money but failed to deliver.
- This investigation revealed discrepancies between funding and on-the-ground results.