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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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The Israel–U.S. military campaign in Iran has killed more than 1,000 people since the assault began on February 28. A war powers resolution in the Senate to curb President Donald Trump’s ability to drag the U.S. into the war failed on Wednesday. Simi... more

“The deliberate cruelty that they found humor in stood out to me,” says Jordan Uhl of Donald Trump’s Tuesday evening State of the Union. This week on the Intercept Briefing, co-hosts Uhl, Akela Lacy, and Jessica Washington disentangle Trump’s nearly ... more

Cuba is spiraling into a humanitarian crisis. The country’s long-standing economic and political turmoil reached new heights this week as the effects of the Trump administration’s oil blockade took hold.

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Spencer Kuvin
Attorney representing several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein
Episode: Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG
Spencer Ackerman
Author of 'Reign of Terror: How the 911 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump'
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Hooman Majd
Iranian-American writer and author of 'Minister Without Portfolio'
Episode: Protests and Power Plays: From Tehran to the Arctic Circle
Delia Ramirez
Democratic Congresswoman of Illinois
Episode: Trump’s War on America
Greg Grandin
Historian and professor at Yale, author of America, America: A New History of the New World
Yale University
Episode: Greg Grandin on Trump’s “Universal Police Warrant”
Maureen Tkacik
Investigations editor at the American Prospect
American Prospect
Episode: Greg Grandin on Trump’s “Universal Police Warrant”
Karen Hao
Tech reporter and author of Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI
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Episode: AI’s Imperial Agenda
Benjamin Osorio
One of the lawyers representing Kilmar Ábrego Garcia
Episode: Deportation, Inc.
Tyler McBrien
Managing editor of Lawfare, a non-profit publication covering law, national security, and foreign policy.
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Episode: Deportation, Inc.

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Akela Lacy
Senior Politics Reporter
Jessica Washington
Politics Reporter

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
  • Great audio quality

    Great guests

    Sensible pacing

    Just listened to the 7/25/25 episode with Chris Hedges... Blown away

    Podcast Addict
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    RuminatingStoic
    6 months ago
  • Great audio quality

    Great guests

    Sensible pacing

    Just listened to the 7/25/25 episode with Chris Hedges... Blown away

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Ruminating_Stoic
    6 months ago
  • Great discussion

    Podcast Addict
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    cougar
    8 months ago
  • Good simple journalism

    Really loving the good simple factual journalism the The Intercept has gone back to!

    Apple Podcasts
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    In Cortasia
    Australia10 months ago
  • Recommended: Feb 28 2025 episode

    The guests and discussion in the Feb 28 2025 episode were excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
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    PlayNYCjuly15now
    Mexicoa year ago

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Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG
Q: What does justice look like for the victims?
Justice involves prosecuting the co-conspirators and making the full extent of the operation public so there can be accountability.
Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG
Q: Can justice be achieved with Pam Bondi as the Attorney General?
No, because the Department of Justice has become a political arm of the executive branch and lacks neutrality.
Even the Top Prosecutor in Minneapolis Doesn’t Know the Identity of the Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti
Q: Can you tell us about the investigations you're conducting into the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti?
We have experienced federal authorities blocking our ability to investigate and are collecting evidence to determine if charges are appropriate.
Even the Top Prosecutor in Minneapolis Doesn’t Know the Identity of the Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti
Q: Can you tell us about the aims of this group (the project for the fight against federal overreach)?
The group was formed to support prosecutors around the country with resources and collaboration against federal overreach in their jurisdictions.
Trump’s War on America
Q: Do we think the Abolish ICE movement will hit some of those same political roadblocks?
Adam Serwer believes the movement could face similar challenges as the Black Lives Matter protests due to backlash fears.

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This podcast offers listeners incisive political analysis and robust investigative reporting on some of the most pressing issues affecting society today. With a focus on topics such as corporate influence in politics, systemic injustices, and human rights, it exposes the intricate relationships between power structures and marginalized communities. The format features conversations with expert guests who provide unique perspectives, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of both domestic and international affairs. Notably, the podcast transcends typical news commentary by fostering critical discussions around often-overlooked societal issues, making it a valuable resource for informed listeners seeking to understand the complexities of contem... more

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