ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jason Leopold

Okay, so do you know what a journalist is? It's someone who tells stories and gives people information about what's going on in the world. Well, Jason Leopold is a journalist who is really good at getting information that other people don't want to share.

Sometimes, people in power don't want the public to know certain things, and they try to keep secrets. But Jason Leopold uses a tool called the Freedom of Information Act to ask the government for documents and information that they don't want to share. This can take a lot of work and patience.

Once he gets the information, Jason Leopold writes stories that help people understand what's really going on in the world. He's uncovered a lot of important stories about politics, the government, and even about things like spying and surveillance.

Some people might not like what Jason Leopold writes, because it can make them look bad. But the most important thing is that he's telling the truth and giving people information that they need to know. That's why he's an important journalist.