CVL Podcast - Welcomes Chris Papst to Discuss His New Book - Failure Factory

In this episode of City Voters Live, I sit down with investigative journalist Chris Papst, author of Failure Factory and lead reporter for Project Baltimore. Papst shares the inside story of his years-long investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools, uncovering grade-changing scandals, cover-ups, and a system that often prioritized protecting data and funding over educating children. We talk about the pivotal role of whistleblowers, the challenges of holding powerful institutions accountable, and the deeper question of why a city with so much potential continues to struggle with neglect and mismanagement. This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on one of Baltimore’s most urgent crises—and why the story matters far beyond the city.