In this award-winning investigative podcast, host Maren Machles explores how accountability failures in Washington D.C. impact the lives of people all over... more
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We want to share a show with you! Democracy Works comes from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State... more
For the past few episodes, Maren has explored the reality of immigration detention, uplifting the conditions in Department of Homeland... more
Content note: This episode discusses suicide and sexual violence.After a years-long legal fight from the Department of Homeland Security, a... more
The Department of Homeland Security is a very large, very powerful federal agency. It’s also extremely secretive. Who monitors the... more
This episode discusses suicide and recounts an incident in which a homophobic slur was used. Maren follows the story of Berto... more
Host Maren Machles learns more about people’s experiences in ICE detention by talking with formerly detained activist Berto Hernandez and... more
Established in the wake of September 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was entrusted with protecting the U.S. from... more
In the wake of 9/11, and in fear of another attack, members of Congress agreed to create a powerful new... more
We want to share a new podcast with you! Obscured tells stories that unfold largely out of the public eye.... more
Last week was the first time DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari testified in front of Congress since Bad Watchdog was... more