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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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Maia Hibbett
Managing editor at The Intercept
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Episode: How AIPAC and AI Spent Their Money This Midterm Election
Matt Sledge
Politics reporter at The Intercept
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Episode: How AIPAC and AI Spent Their Money This Midterm Election
Robert Reich
Former U.S. secretary of labor, longtime professor and co-founder of Inequality Media
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Episode: Robert Reich and Akela Lacy Break Down the Most Pressing Issues of the Midterm Elections
Andrew Fishman
Investigative journalist and president and co-founder of The Intercept Brasil
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Episode: The Stakes of Brazil’s Presidential Election
Rozina Ali
Journalist covering the war on terror, Islamophobia, the Middle East, South Asia, and literature
Episode: DHS Was Designed as a Weapon
Delia Ramirez
Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois and sponsor of the Reimagining Safety Act
U.S. House of Representatives
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Will Sommer
Senior reporter covering right-wing media and conspiracy theories at The Bulwark
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Episode: DHS Was Designed as a Weapon
Kate Knibbs
Senior writer at Wired who covers prediction markets, the future of media, and AI's impact on the Internet
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Episode: Prediction Markets Have a Lock on the Midterms
Mahmoud Khalil
First pro-Palestine student taken by ICE; activist and author
The Intercept interview guest (book: No Land to Stand On)
Episode: Mahmoud Khalil: “We Can’t Afford to Stay Silent”

Hosts

Jessica Washington
Politics reporter at The Intercept
Akela Lacy
Senior politics reporter at The Intercept

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
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    Every podcast show a commitment to presenting great insightful stories, well done!!

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    Good podcast for some truth !

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  • 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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How AIPAC and AI Spent Their Money This Midterm Election
Q: What are the people and companies behind AI super PACs hoping to gain from this level of spending?
Sledge says the groups are primarily seeking to shape future federal AI regulation, with industry-linked networks supporting rules they consider favorable to AI companies.
How AIPAC and AI Spent Their Money This Midterm Election
Q: What did the reporting reveal about how AIPAC and affiliated groups like the United Democracy Project mask their influence in U.S. elections?
Hibbett says AIPAC and its affiliated super PAC remain influential, spending across many races even as the organization changes tactics and public scrutiny grows.
The Stakes of Brazil’s Presidential Election
Q: I mean, Andrew, is there any evidence that the Trump administration is attempting to sway this election? And does it veer into election interference as we generally understand it?
Fishman alleges substantial U.S. interference, including actions across the region and possible use of technology platforms such as Meta to favor Bolsonaro. He says the full extent may not be known for years.
The Stakes of Brazil’s Presidential Election
Q: Big picture, what are the major issues at play in this election on Sunday?
Fishman says the election could determine the Amazon's future and have far-reaching consequences for the climate, food supply, and humanity.
Robert Reich and Akela Lacy Break Down the Most Pressing Issues of the Midterm Elections
Q: Do you feel comfortable that election offices across the country will be able to maintain a fair election considering Musk's and Trump's abilities and personal issues?
Reich says he is worried about efforts to challenge results and possible federal interference, while noting that the decentralized election system offers some reassurance.

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What is The Intercept Briefing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly political news and investigative reporting pairs current-affairs analysis with interviews led by reporters Jessica Washington and Akela Lacy. Coverage centers on U.S. elections, campaign finance, progressive politics, immigration enforcement, civil liberties, Islamophobia, Palestine, and the influence of technology companies. The hosts connect breaking political developments to broader questions about wealth, power, media, and government accountability, often through detailed reporting and historical context.

Guests include elected officials, campaign organizers, journalists, authors, activists, and subject-matter experts who bring firsthand experience or specialized knowledge to the discussion. The format combines host-led analysis... more

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