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Background Briefing with Ian Masters

Ian Masters

Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, expert guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues. backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.co... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 619 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It's all infotainment
    United States2 months ago
  • Fabulous discussion and insights.

    If you want deeper analyses and insights in politics and current events both domestic and international, this is the show for you. Interesting and relevant guests and intelligent, incisive conversations and commentary. Fabulous!

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    5
    vassaman
    United States2 months ago
  • Long time listener. Grateful.

    Background Briefing with Ian Masters is one of my fav pods. Never miss. Longtime listener of show on KPFK in LA too. Glad Ian can do his own thing now. Show has gotten even better. We need background briefing and other media/ journalists like Ian Masters. Thanks.

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    5
    lgavs
    United States2 months ago
  • outstanding! đź‘Ť

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    forpathct
    3 months ago
  • Grade Level

    If you make it to high school, this is the information you need.

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    United States5 months ago

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