Josh Vaughn
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Investigative reporter for PennLive in Harrisburg, Pa
“High-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn” - Rolling Stone
“High-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn” - Rolling Stone
I’m trying to lose weight. I just woke up from a nap where I dreamt a DoorDash driver accidentally left McDonald’s on my door step.
The struggle is real.
The struggle is real.
a man is eating a plate of food and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man is eating a plate of food and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I’m trying to lose weight. I just woke up from a nap where I dreamt a DoorDash driver accidentally left McDonald’s on my door step.
The struggle is real.
The struggle is real.
New project coming soon.
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
New project coming soon.
Rally today at the Pa Capitol pushing for the legislature to pass medical parole.
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Rally today at the Pa Capitol pushing for the legislature to pass medical parole.
A daily affirmation we all need.
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A daily affirmation we all need.
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What an incredible podcast, Death County, PA. @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social investigative work & his story-telling are first-rate.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
October 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
What an incredible podcast, Death County, PA. @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social investigative work & his story-telling are first-rate.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
Today’s the last day!!!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today’s the last day!!!
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Please vote for Josh’s amazing podcast, Death County, PA!! It is truly amazing!
October 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Please vote for Josh’s amazing podcast, Death County, PA!! It is truly amazing!
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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From @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social:
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
Dauphin County jail’s new medical provider deals with ‘obstruction’ by company it replaced: ‘It puts people at risk.’
PrimeCare’s CEO said they provided the necessary information, but Mediko’s CEO said he was "disappointed" by how things have gone.
www.pennlive.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social:
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
Well, it’s about time. I need to go get fitted for my black robe.
October 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Well, it’s about time. I need to go get fitted for my black robe.
Before I was a podcaster, before I was a journalist, I was a future marine biologist.
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Before I was a podcaster, before I was a journalist, I was a future marine biologist.
Please vote for Death County. All the cool kids are doing it. 😎
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Please vote for Death County. All the cool kids are doing it. 😎
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First, listen to Death County podcast because @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social is a genius
Second, please vote for it!
Second, please vote for it!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
First, listen to Death County podcast because @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social is a genius
Second, please vote for it!
Second, please vote for it!
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
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September 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
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Its hard to remember there are things happening at the local level, but that's where so much cruelty occurs every day- regardless of who is in Washington. This podcast documenting coverups in a county jail is a must listen to for anyone who cares about criminal justice. Also- vote for it!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
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September 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Its hard to remember there are things happening at the local level, but that's where so much cruelty occurs every day- regardless of who is in Washington. This podcast documenting coverups in a county jail is a must listen to for anyone who cares about criminal justice. Also- vote for it!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
September 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting...
Deeply humbled and honored to accept this award from the Pa Prison Society last night.
September 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Deeply humbled and honored to accept this award from the Pa Prison Society last night.
It’s now officially official. PrimeCare is out at Dauphin County Prison after years of allegations of medical neglect and conflicts of interest.
Mediko will take over on October 1.
This is big!
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09...
Mediko will take over on October 1.
This is big!
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09...
At Dauphin County Prison, a new healthcare provider is in and troubled PrimeCare is out
The commissioners approved a contract with a new company in a 2-1 vote Wednesday.
www.pennlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It’s now officially official. PrimeCare is out at Dauphin County Prison after years of allegations of medical neglect and conflicts of interest.
Mediko will take over on October 1.
This is big!
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09...
Mediko will take over on October 1.
This is big!
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/09...
A huge thank you to @prisonculture.bsky.social for the Death County shout out!!!!!
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September 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A huge thank you to @prisonculture.bsky.social for the Death County shout out!!!!!
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“The high-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn.” - Rolling Stone.
I think that’s going in my resume.
I think that’s going in my resume.
August 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“The high-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn.” - Rolling Stone.
I think that’s going in my resume.
I think that’s going in my resume.
ICYMI: this is BIG
PrimeCare is out at Dauphin County Prison as the county selects Mediko as its new provider during the first competitive process for the contract in nearly 40 years.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
Dauphin County picks new prison healthcare company, forfeits $400K for human services building
County commissioners in a 2-1 vote Wednesday chose correctional healthcare company Mediko to take over after PrimeCare held the contract uncontested for 40 years.
www.pennlive.com
August 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ICYMI: this is BIG
PrimeCare is out at Dauphin County Prison as the county selects Mediko as its new provider during the first competitive process for the contract in nearly 40 years.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
Dauphin County picks new prison healthcare company, forfeits $400K for human services building
County commissioners in a 2-1 vote Wednesday chose correctional healthcare company Mediko to take over after PrimeCare held the contract uncontested for 40 years.
www.pennlive.com
July 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
PrimeCare is out at Dauphin County Prison as the county selects Mediko as its new provider during the first competitive process for the contract in nearly 40 years.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...
Got to find a good place to hang this bad boy.
July 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Got to find a good place to hang this bad boy.
Incredibly humbled and honored to be named Human Rights Champion of the Year by the Pa Prison Society
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Incredibly humbled and honored to be named Human Rights Champion of the Year by the Pa Prison Society