
Cut through the noise with The Intercept’s reporters as they tackle the most urgent issues of the moment. The Briefing is a new weekly podcast delivering incisive political analysis and deep investigative reporting, hosted by The Intercept’s journalists and contributors including Jessica Washington, Akela Lacy, and Jordan Uhl.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 369 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was charged earlier this week with federal conspiracy charges for protesting outside of Broadview ICE Processing Center last month.
Along with five others, Abughazaleh was indicted on felony charges f... more
Once again, Israeli bombs rained down on Gaza. The latest wave of strikes killed more than 100 people, mostly women and children, according to health authorities.
The bombardment marked the deadliest day since the weeks-old U.S.-brokered ceasefire ... more
New York City is on the cusp of an election in which what once looked impossible has begun to seem inevitable. Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist member of the New York state Assembly, is heavily favored to beat Andrew Cuomo, New York’s onetime D... more
The first phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal began to move forward this week as Israeli and Palestinian hostages have been released and aid trickles in.
“The crossings were partially reopened, so some aid is coming in — food, water, and... more
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Focused on delivering incisive political analysis and investigative journalism, episodes cover a wide array of critical contemporary issues. Topics frequently explored include the influence of political figures and parties, civil rights, gentrification, public health, and international relations, particularly regarding the Palestinian crisis. A notable aspect is the intersection of personal narratives with systemic critiques, as guests often share deeply personal insights related to broader societal themes, particularly in the contexts of policy development and humanitarian crises.
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