The Backstory

Max Rivlin-Nadler: Behind the Scenes of Courts of Contempt

In this episode, we sat down with Hell Gate co-founder Max Rivlin-Nadler to discuss “Courts of Contempt,” an in-depth investigation into the New York City judicial system. “Courts of Contempt:” https://courtsofcontempt.hellgatenyc.com/ Transcript: https://www.typeinvestigations.org/backstory/2026/05/21/the-backstory-max-rivlin-nadler/ Type Investigations is a newsroom for independent investigative journalists. For our latest, subscribe to our newsletter: www.typeinvestigations.org/subscribe

Adam Federman, Tanvi Misra, and Kathryn Joyce: Lessons from One Year of Reporting on Trump

This past January, ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, we sat down with reporting fellow Adam Federman, former Ida B. Wells fellow Tanvi Misra, and In These Times Investigative editor Kathryn Joyce to discuss what they thought would be the most pressing issues on his administration’s agenda. As we wrap up year one of Trump’s second administration, we invited Adam, Tanvi, and Kathryn back to talk about how the year has gone, the challenges they’ve faced reporting amidst an increasingly hostile administration, and how they think things will develop going forward. "ICE Is Using Courthouse Cells for Lengthy Detentions:" https://bit.ly/4pwvux8 "I Am Not Afraid:" https://bit.ly/4oL5YDf "The New College Gambit:" https://bit.ly/4a82uHr Transcript: https://bit.ly/4a66cRQ

Liset Cruz: Reporting on Medical Deportations

In this episode, we sat down with Ida B. Wells fellow Liset Cruz to discuss her new investigation, "When Hospitals Act Like ICE," produced in partnership with The Nation. Cruz talks about what inspired her investigation, how she connected with sources affected by the practice, and her advice for journalists who want to report on immigration. "When Hospitals Act Like ICE:" http://bit.ly/3UQP5ur Transcript: http://bit.ly/41Wn1cU Type Investigations is a newsroom for independent investigative journalists. For our latest, subscribe to our newsletter: www.typeinvestigations.org/subscribe

Drew Hawkins: Reporting on the Shortage of Trauma-informed Nurses in the Gulf South

In this episode, we sat down with Drew Hawkins to discuss his new investigation, “Trauma-informed nurses help sexual assault survivors. Most hospitals in the Gulf South don’t have them," produced in partnership with Gulf States Newsroom. Hawkins talks about what inspired his investigation, how the SANE shortage has affected the nurses themselves, and how he approached working with a source who survived a sexual assault. “Trauma-informed nurses help sexual assault survivors. Most hospitals in the Gulf South don’t have them:" https://bit.ly/4m1I7Pm Transcript: https://bit.ly/45dEbnh Type Investigations is a newsroom for independent investigative journalists. For our latest, subscribe to our newsletter: www.typeinvestigations.org/subscribe

Olga Loginova: Reporting from the Frontlines of the Great Climate Migration

In this episode, we sat down with Olga Loginova to discuss her investigative podcast series, “Leaving the Island,” produced in partnership with Audiation. The series covers the first federally funded effort to move an entire community because of climate change. Loginova discusses how she first learned about the resettlement effort, how reporting for an audio series is different from a print investigation, and what she thinks communities and policymakers should keep in mind for future resettlement attempts. Leaving the Island: https://bit.ly/4bNWJgQ Harm's Way project: https://bit.ly/4j8OlKN Transcript: https://bit.ly/43FGsYL