Paper Trail

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feedback@propublica.org

info@propublica.org

maggie.gourville@prx.org

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Susan Collins and the Case of the Disappearing FBI Probe

October 15, 2026

When the Trump administration shut down an elite FBI anti-corruption unit, investigations in progress got shelved. ProPublica reporters learned details of one of these: The CEO of a naval technology company alleged that he had bribed politicians, including Sen. Susan Collins. If he was telling the truth, his story provided a road map to how corruption really works in Washington, D.C. But the CEO was in prison for fraud, and Collins claimed she’d been cleared by the FBI. Could anything he said...

Who’s the Shadow President?

October 01, 2026

Reporter Andy Kroll got his hands on secret tapes of a low-profile bureaucrat named Russell Vought. Turns out, as director of the Office of Management and Budget, he’s been quietly reshaping the federal government and commanding many of the second Trump administration’s biggest moves. Read the reporting here: https://www.propublica.org/article/russ-vought-trump-shadow-president-omb Support our journalism by donating at propublica.org/donate.

Don Jr.’s Secret Wedding Guest

September 15, 2026

While investigating the personal wealth of the president’s oldest son, investigative reporters Justin Elliott and Brett Murphy learned something almost too strange to be true: that a Russian oligarch closely allied with Vladimir Putin might have attended Donald Trump Jr.’s recent wedding in the Bahamas. Using a combination of social media and shoe-leather reporting, a team of ProPublica reporters soon realized that the guest list was just the tip of the iceberg. Read the reporting here: https...

How do I get in touch with Paper Trail?

Paper Trail is hosted by Jessica Lussenhop. Its publicly listed emails are feedback@propublica.org, info@propublica.org, and maggie.gourville@prx.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Paper Trail?

The publicly listed emails for Paper Trail: feedback@propublica.org, info@propublica.org, and maggie.gourville@prx.org.

How many listeners does Paper Trail have?

Podseeker estimates Paper Trail reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Paper Trail?

Paper Trail typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Investigative journalists, whistleblowers, sources with direct firsthand knowledge, and subject-matter experts able to provide credible evidence about government, corporate, or institutional wrongdoing. Common among recent guests: Published investigative reporting; Direct access to documents, evidence, or firsthand testimony; Expertise in public accountability, criminal justice, immigration, corporate misconduct, or related issues. Recent guests include Brett Murphy, Justin Elliott, and Gus Garcia-Roberts.

How hard is it to get booked on Paper Trail?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Paper Trail cover?

Recent episodes cover Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Government Accountability, Corporate Misconduct, and Criminal Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.