With Joe Biden’s surprise pardon of his son and Donald Trump’s pledge to free January 6ers, we look at this controversial presidential power.
Episodes
Fortress Europe: The Fight for Refugees in Greece
Human rights defenders face growing pressure from the government of Greece as they try to support asylum seekers reaching Europe.
Take No Prisoners
During World War II, top military commanders hoped to conceal an American war crime. This is the story of an incident nearly lost to history.
A Whistleblower in New Folsom Prison
Valentino Rodriguez, a correctional officer in California’s most violent prison, reported misconduct by men in his unit. Days later, he was found dead.
50 States of Mind
From the podcast The Competition, as Roe v. Wade fell, high school girls at a national pageant must process what it means for them and their future.
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston
After a pregnant woman’s murder, Boston police rounded up countless Black men in search of her killer. But they were chasing a lie.
Buried Secrets: America’s Indian Boarding Schools Part 2
A Catholic boarding school on the Pine Ridge Reservation is seeking forgiveness for its troubled history. But school survivors want justice first.
Buried Secrets: America’s Indian Boarding Schools Part 1
After decades of stripping away Native American identity from its students, a Catholic boarding school seeks to help the community heal.
The Many Contradictions of a Trump Victory
From Democrats who wouldn’t vote for Kamala Harris to families of January 6ers fighting for their release, we meet the people behind Donald Trump’s red wave.
From Victim to Suspect
A young mom reports a sexual assault to police—but that doesn’t solve her problem. It creates a new one.
