Ripple

I was the lead reporter, archival researcher, and lead producer on this series, which was nominated for a Peabody Award and was named one of the top podcasts of 2024 by the New York Times.

The largest oil spill in American history captivated the public's attention for the entire summer of 2010. Authorities told a story of a herculean response effort that made shorelines safe and avoided a worst case scenario. Was that really the whole picture?