Reveal

Unravel the history of the broken promise of '40 Acres and a Mule' post-Emancipation. Learn about the repercussions and debates on reparations for affected descendants.

A couple faces backlash when leasing land for a solar project in Copake, NY. Residents divided over renewable energy benefits. Seven years later, project's future remains uncertain. Investigative reporter delves into resistance and impact on rural communities.

The podcast delves into the historical disparities in voting rights in the US, from the Electoral College to voter suppression tactics. It explores how conservative politics have evolved, fueled by fears of becoming a racial minority. The episode also follows activist Katie Fehe's fight against gerrymandering in Michigan, showcasing the impact of grassroots movements on democracy.

Chin Rodger, mother of a mass shooter, opens up for the first time about missed warning signs before the horrific Isla Vista attack. She discusses the importance of threat assessment teams in preventing violence and shares insights on identifying early warning signs to avert tragedies.

The podcast delves into the 1989 Boston murder hoax involving Chuck Stuart, his wife Carol, and the racial tensions it exposed. It explores the aftermath of the tragic murder, police raids, historical racial tensions in Boston, and the shocking revelation of the true killer. Unraveling deception, betrayal, and family conspiracies, the story sheds light on the impact on the community and the flawed investigation process.

A deep dive into the controversial advice given by Bruce Praet, co-founder of Lexipol, to police officers on handling death notifications. Families share their experiences of the lasting impact of this tactic. The podcast also explores efforts to end Lexipol's contract in Santa Ana and tracks down Praet for an interview.

Journalists, activists, and scholars face digital attacks from Pegasus spyware, with El Faro newspaper in El Salvador targeted. The breach forced extreme measures to protect sources; government denies involvement. The podcast delves into political turmoil in El Salvador and the dangers of investigative reporting.

Mother on Crow Indian Reservation seeks answers after son's fatal police chase. Lack of transparency in police report, challenges with tribal police department highlighted. Journey of seeking justice and legal progress discussed.

Follow the journey of pregnant women in Gaza amidst war, highlighting the collapse of the medical system and food shortages. Reporters track down a pregnant woman forced to evacuate, facing challenges in delivering her baby. Escape from Gaza is a harrowing tale of fleeing danger for safety. Explore the intergenerational trauma and healthcare struggles in Gaza, shedding light on the impacts of war and famine on babies' health.

As the war in Ukraine grinds into a third year, more Russian soldiers are attempting to escape frontline deployment, supported by an underground network of fellow Russians. Associated Press investigative reporter Erika Kinetz follows the dramatic journey of one Russian military officer who deserted the army and fled Russia, guided by an anti-war group that has helped thousands of people evade military service or desert. The name of the group, Idite Lesom, is a play on words in Russian – a reference to the covert nature of its work but also a popular idiom that means "Get lost.” With help from the group, the officer made the perilous journey to Kazakhstan, but only after he had a friend and fellow soldier shoot him in the leg. “You can only leave wounded or dead,” he tells Kinetz. “No one wants to leave dead.” His act of desperation reflects the horrific conditions troops face in Ukraine. But life in exile is not what this officer and other deserters had hoped for. Some have had criminal cases filed against them in Russia, where they face 10 years or more in prison. And many are also waiting for a welcome from European countries or the United States that has never arrived. Instead, they live in hiding, fearing deportation back to Russia and persecution of themselves and their families. For Western nations grappling with Russia’s vast and growing diaspora, Russian military defectors present particular concern: Are they spies? War criminals? Or heroes? Next, Reveal host Al Letson talks with Kinetz and fellow reporter Solomiia Hera about why these military defectors are not finding sanctuary in Western Europe or the U.S. and how demographics and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to accept enormous casualties in Ukraine could give Russia an edge in an emerging war of attrition. In the final segment, we follow a Ukrainian man who knows all too well what a war of attrition really looks like. Oleksii Yukov is a martial arts instructor and leader of a team of volunteers who collect the remains of fallen soldiers, both Ukrainian and Russian. Yukov is on a spiritual quest to give these souls a final resting place. “We are not fighting the dead,” Yukov says. “Our weapon is humanity and a shovel.” Support Reveal’s journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices