October 23, 2025
New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – Bloomberg, in partnership with No Smiling, today announced the launch of Disclosure, a new podcast series exploring the pursuit of government records – and the stories they tell. The show premieres October 28 across all major podcast platforms, with early access to episodes for Bloomberg subscribers. Listen to the trailer here.
Disclosure is hosted by Bloomberg News investigative reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic, leading experts on using public records laws to uncover government documents. Each week, they give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state public records laws can be used to inform the public about what their government is up to and how their taxpayer dollars are being spent.
From Russian pranksters who duped a top government official to reports of documents allegedly flushed down White House toilets and the government’s sale of a coveted Rap album, Disclosure will reveal the obstacles Leopold and Topic face and the unexpected stories that surface once those records are released.
The first episode of Disclosure will debut on all major podcast platforms on October 28, with new episodes released weekly on Tuesdays. Bloomberg subscribers get early access to all subsequent episodes.
Bloomberg produces more than 30 podcasts, delivering smart analysis, timely insights, and compelling storytelling across business, finance, economics, politics, technology, healthcare, sports, and more. Bloomberg podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and are available on the Bloomberg app, the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, and wherever podcasts are heard.
Leopold also writes the Bloomberg newsletter FOIA Files, where he takes readers behind the scenes of his reporting to share interesting documents never seen before. Subscribe here.
About Bloomberg Media
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About No Smiling
Founded in 2022 by journalists Sean Cannon and Heather Schroering, documentarian Evan Mascagni, and actor/producer Boyd Holbrook, No Smiling is an independent media studio that produces cinematic journalism — telling bombastic stories about compelling characters in audio and on the screen. Previously, No Smiling’s award-winning founders have produced several hit podcasts, including Joe Exotic: The Tiger King, WeCrashed, The Pope’s Long Con, Dr. Death: Dr. Fata, The Big Conn, Renaissance, TX, and more.