When July comes around, many of us embark on long road trips with the family or convoluted travel plans to far flung destinations. We've selected three podcasts that will keep you company on these endeavors with their gripping storytelling.
Paper Trail
ProPublica believe that investigative journalism can change the world. Their first step one is their independent, nonprofit newsroom that covers topics on criminal justice, politics, education, and environmental issues. Step two is their new podcast, Paper Trail, which covers some of their most important long reads, such as their piece on whether people who kill their abusers should walk free.
Paper Trail is hosted by Jessica Lussenhop, who acts as a guide to these investigations as new leads are followed, sources are interviewed, and truths are revealed. Episodes are stand-alone cases that are completed by the end of your daily commute. If you're a fan of investigative journalism but lose interest over a longer series, this format will be a refreshing alternative.
Beyond the Shore
America's Great Lakes are integral to many communities across the country. They also draw thousands of visitors every year who come yearning for their ocean-like expanses and iconic natural surroundings. From Michigan Public and NPR Network, Beyond the Shore is a travel podcast that transports listeners to Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Superior, and Lake Ontario to learn more about what makes these natural places worth conserving.
The first season of Beyond the Shore is now complete. As a family-friendly podcast that brings kids closer to nature, we recommend it for road trips with the whole clan.
What to Carry, What to Burn
Adventurer and dogsledder Blair Braverman tells incredible stories of survival on What to Carry, What to Burn that inspire awe in the minds of timid listeners like us. Even in our modern age, the wilderness is still a dangerous place. A brutal Artic winter or a shipwreck can quickly turn friends into enemies. But sometimes, these experiences bring people closer together. What can we learn from survivors about the secrets of their perseverance?
We're not saying that standing in a three hour queue for passport control is the same as surviving being stranded on a desert island. But there are certainly some transferable skills for your next trip in this entertaining and inspiring storytelling podcast.
