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Investigative podcasts

1Murder in the MoonlightNBC News

2Bear BrookNHPR

3Crook County

4Scam FactoryWondery

5Sea of Lies from UncoverCBC

6Alphabet BoysWestern Sound, iHeartPodcasts

7American CriminalAirship

8AMERICAN GENOCIDEIllumiNative

9American PsyopMeidas Media Network

10American ScandalWondery

11Bad Blood: The Final ChapterThree Uncanny Four

12Bad SeedsiHeart

13Bag ManMSNBC

14Believable: The Coco Berthmann StoryDear Media

15Big EnvelopesAudible

16Blood VinesFoxtopus Ink

17BlowbackBrendan James and Noah Kulwin

18Bone ValleyLava for Good

19Casefile Presents: The Easey Street MurdersiHeart, Casefile Presents

20CounterClockDelia D'Ambra

21Cover Up: The Anthrax ThreatSony Music Entertainment

22Crooked City: Youngstown, OHtruth.media and Sony Music Production Entertainment

23Crypto KingpinsUSG AUDIO PODCASTS

24Devil in the DormWondery

25Fallen Angels: A Story of California CorruptioniHeart

26Fiasco: VigilanteAudible

27Good CultKast Media

28Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam RiveraWondery

29Head Number 7Wondery

30In The DarkThe New Yorker

31Killing Dad: The Crystal Howell StoryAudio Up Inc.

32Lost In PanamaKast Media

33Missing in ArizonaiHeartPodcasts

34Mommy DoomsdayDateline NBC

35Nice White ParentsSerial & The New York Times

36Project UnabomApple TV+ / Pineapple Street Studios

37Proof: A True Crime PodcastRed Marble Media

38Queen of the ConiHeart True Crime

39Rachel Maddow Presents: UltraMSNBC

40RadicalTenderfoot TV

41Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood MysteryABC News

42S-TownBrian Reed

43ScamandaLionsgate Sound

44Slow BurnSlate

45Sold a StoryAmerican Public Media

46Spy AffairWondery

47Texas Monthly True CrimeTexas Monthly

48The DropoutABC News

49The Evaporated: Gone with the GodsCampside Media & Sony Music Entertainment

50The LetterKSL Podcasts, Lemonada Media and Workhouse Media

The best Investigative podcasts

Investigative journalism podcasts discover hidden truths behind stories, some you might have seen in the headlines and some unfairly forgotten. They mix meticulous research with compelling storytelling, offering insights into complex issues and historical events, transforming listeners into detectives on a quest for understanding and revelation in each episode.
In this collection of the best investigative podcasts, each series unfolds like a novel, cracking intricate mysteries across full seasons. This category is right for those who enjoy the thrills of investigative journalism, offering diverse shows spanning the gamut from political scandals to social injustices. Imagine immersing yourself in narratives that keep you at the edge of your seat, where each episode peels back another layer of the story, revealing truths often stranger than fiction.
Take, for instance, Slow Burn and Bag Man, each a masterpiece in its own right within the investigative podcasts world. These shows transport you through time and space to witness pivotal historical moments with fresh perspectives. Whether exploring the nuanced intricacies of a vice president's fall from grace or delving into the controversial actions of a vigilante in New York City, these investigative podcasts feature compelling tales that resonate deeply with contemporary issues. They don't just tell stories; they invite you to ponder the repeating patterns of history and the complexities of human behavior. This ability to connect the past with the present and discover the layers of intriguing real-life events makes the best investigative podcasts informative and profoundly engaging.
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