Hi John,

After nearly 50 episodes, our highly listened to Swamp Stories podcast concluded at the end of last year.

But I have some exciting news for you: We’re launching its successor — a new podcast called The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas.

The X-Ray with Fernando Espuelas is a fresh take on political power: Who wants it? Who wields it? And why? Through riveting conversations with power players, newsmakers, and experts, The X-Ray answers these questions, providing listeners with insightful analysis of the biggest issues facing our democracy at home and abroad.

Hosted by Fernando Espuelas, who’s worked for decades on politics-driven national TV and radio programs, the podcast will reveal how power in our system really works, pulling back the curtain on what’s going on in Washington and its wider impact.

This is an exciting new project for us at Issue One and we’re eager for you to hear the first episodes on March 23rd. In the meantime, the trailer is available NOW — listen on your favorite podcast app or by visiting thexray.org!

It was you, the Issue One community, who helped make our Swamp Stories podcast one of the most listened to podcasts in the democracy reform space. Thank you! We’re looking forward to this new journey and we hope you’ll once again join us by subscribing to The X-Ray and sharing it with your friends and family.

Additionally, please give The X-Ray a follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

With gratitude,

Nicole Lagace
The X-Ray, Executive Producer