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The Intercept Briefing

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Cut through the noise with The Intercept’s reporters as they tackle the most urgent issues of the moment. The Briefing is a weekly podcast delivering news, 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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Episode: Warehousing Human Beings
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior Policy Fellow at the American Immigration Council
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Ari Berman
Voting rights journalist
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Episode: The Supreme Court Ends Multiracial Democracy as We Know It
Justin J. Pearson
Democratic Tennessee state representative (Memphis)
Memphis, TN State Legislature
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Jamie Raskin
Representative, Maryland
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Mike Rothschild
Journalist, author on conspiracy theories
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Amy Goodman
Journalist and host of Democracy Now.
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Episode: Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil”

Hosts

Jessica Washington
Politics reporter for The Intercept; co-host of The Intercept Briefing
Akela Lacy
Senior politics reporter and co-host of The Intercept Briefing
Jordan Uhl
Host of The Intercept Briefing

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
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    Ed Maverick Tobin
    United States2 months ago
  • The soothing monotone is unbearable

    This podcast, The Drop Site, The Intercept, are actually very interesting, BUT, ALL THE PEOPLE TALKING IN AAAAAAALL of them seem to be falling ASLEEP!!!! I don’t know! Drink a coffee or something, all in a monotone, very soft, slow and mellow…. PLEASE! I can’t make such an effort to survive the soothing mood that bore me to death in order to try to hear the information you have.

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    Almost-deaf
    United States2 months ago
  • Giggling to warcrimes?

    Could not stand the latest episode, where the female co-moderator was constantly giggling and laughing while reporting on war and death.. completley inappropriate. They could also upgrade the quality of theier mics.

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    Ansichtssache123
    Germany2 months ago
  • Real News, No Nonsense

    This is one of the only places to find real news and real reporting on world events. No imperialist or war-mongering spin. They tell you the facts, as they are, without the white-washing you’ll find on mainstream news networks in the US.

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    United States3 months ago
  • Clear and Concise

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Fans highlight diverse guest rosters and strong investigative focus.

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Warehousing Human Beings
Q: How is the green-card adjustment memo expected to affect people already in the United States seeking permanent residency?
The memo reframes adjustment of status as an extraordinary benefit, potentially forcing many to seek immigrant visas abroad; the administration has since backtracked somewhat, narrowing its scope but still signaling significant disruption to long-standing paths to citizenship.
Warehousing Human Beings
Q: What do we know about the plans to convert detention facilities into larger warehouse-style detention centers?
Officials indicate substantial investment in large facilities, but critics warn there is little planning for humane care, water, trash management, and oversight, raising concerns about the capacity to manage large detainee populations safely.
“We Will Find You and We Will Kill You”
Q: To start, Nick, can you tell us a bit more about this document and the objectives of the administration?
Nick explains that the 16-page memo outlines who the administration views as terrorist threats and targets, framing the document as a foundational piece of Trumpism and a blueprint for targeting both foreign and domestic enemies, including a push to redefine left-wing groups and dissent as terrorism.
Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories
Q: What happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the immediate aftermath?
The guest describes entering minutes before the incident, the chaos, and how security moved people to safety, underscoring confusion and fear in the immediate aftermath.
Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Tries to Kill U.S.–Iran Talks
Q: How has Iran's nuclear program factored into this war and what are the prospects for concessions on nuclear issues?
Iran uses its nuclear program as a bargaining chip to secure sanctions relief, but the program's strategic value as leverage is shifting as actual deterrence now depends more on control over Hormuz and broader regional dynamics than on nuclear capabilities alone; concessions depend on delivering real sanctions relief without compromising sovereignty.

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A hard-hitting, analytically rigorous news show that pulls from frontline reporting and expert guests to decode current events, policy shifts, and power dynamics. Episodes frequently center on national security, civil liberties, U.S. foreign policy, and political accountability, often featuring in-depth interviews with journalists, scholars, and policymakers. A notable strength is assembling timely, evidence-based discussions with diverse perspectives, plus a willingness to interrogate official narratives and institutional power. Potential sponsors and guests may appreciate the show's strong investigative DNA, global outlook, and clear stance on transparency and accountability, though listeners sometimes critique pacing or tonal choices in ... more

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