“The Discord Leaks” examines how a young National Guardsman allegedly leaked classified documents onto the Discord chat platform. A collaborative months-long investigation by The Washington Post and “Frontline” reveals details about Jack Teixeira’s alleged leak of classified U.S. intelligence, why he wasn’t stopped, and the role of platforms like Discord.
The Discord Leaks displays excellent technical execution. While it follows a traditional TV documentary format and lacks digital innovation, the story brings in multiple viewpoints and allows viewers to follow along from the reporters’ perspective as they piece together how one of the most consequential leaks of classified documents in U.S. history occurred, navigating the journey from an online chat room to the Pentagon.
