Guy Reffitt is the first person to stand trial for taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. His son secretly recorded him and gave the tapes to the FBI.
Jess Alvarenga
Associate producer
Jess Alvarenga (they/she) is an associate producer for Reveal. They are an audio producer and documentary filmmaker from the American South. Meeting at the intersection of art and journalism, they use storytelling as a way to document and reimagine immigrant narratives, particularly those of the Central American diaspora. In 2017, Alvarenga was awarded an individual artist grant from the Houston Arts Alliance and the City of Houston for their work on the city’s Central American population. They have a master’s degree in journalism from UC Berkeley.
Crossing the Line: The Fight Over Roe
Florida is an unexpected safe haven for abortion, but it also has a history of anti-abortion extremism – and harassment at clinics is escalating.
How a 7-Year Prison Sentence Turns Into Over 100
Anthony Gay was sentenced to seven years of prison on a parole violation, but ended up with 97 years added to his sentence. How does that happen?
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My Neighbor the Suspected War Criminal
There may be 1,700 suspected war criminals and human rights abusers in the U.S. Who are they, and what is the government doing about it?
Losing Ground
Why do Black families make up less than 1% of American farmers?
Campaigning on the Big Lie
Across the nation, many Republicans are campaigning on the lie that the 2020 election was stolen and promising to change the way elections are run in the future.
Can Our Climate Survive Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is hot – and it’s heating up the planet, too. Making bitcoin uses enormous amounts of power.
‘To Shoot and Fight for My Home’
Voices from the front lines in Ukraine, where the Russian invasion has forced millions to flee.
Behind the Blue Wall
A viral video embarrassed a Nashville, Tennessee, police captain – and exposed a toxic work culture that went beyond just one officer.
Who Has Power and How Do They Wield It?
Three local investigative stories that have big impact, from D.C. police keeping troubled officers on the force to the history of prisoner disenfranchisement laws in Missouri.