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Morning Brief

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Start your day with clarity. The Morning Brief brings you essential news stories, curated by Epoch Times national editor Ivan Pentchoukov and hosted by Keegan and Helen Billings.

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Keegan Billings
Host of Morning Brief; long-time presenter for Epoch Times; central figure in daily news briefings.
Helen Billings
Host of Morning Brief; co-host and health segment presenter; regular voice in concise news briefs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 202 ratings
  • Best for Unbiased & Fair Reporting

    In an era of rampant inflammatory speech, which should have no place in journalism, I have found The Epoch Times and Morning Brief to be my go to source for news. I’ve voted for both republican and democrat candidates over the years. I don’t want to hear opinions, analysis, or hate speech as part of news reports. Keep news to facts and keep it balanced. With an equal amount of airtime and direct quotes from both sides of the aisle, I know I’m hearing a balanced perspective. The Morning Brief use... more

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    5
    Josie Farmer Girl
    United States3 days ago
  • Perfect quick synopsis of latest happenings. I play it for my teens every homeschool day.... remember Channel One news, this is better

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Renée121
    4 days ago
  • Excellent brief

    This is a good way to start your day to stay informed without effort. Convenient & factual! 20 minutes as I’m getting ready to start my day. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZPawmer
    United States4 days ago
  • Epoch Times

    Really appreciate this news summary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michele jordan 823!!!!!
    United States4 days ago
  • Epoch Times perspective

    i love a succinct morning brief independent of MSM garbage and TDS. Keeps me up to speed on ALL the major topics over coffee. Well done.

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    Handsome Scotsman
    United States6 days ago

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The program delivers concise, daily news briefs anchored by two hosts with a consistent, straightforward delivery. Episodes commonly center on geopolitics, U.S. policy, and global developments, often pairing a quick roundup of headlines with focused analyses on topics such as international tensions, elections, and health data. Listeners likely value fast, jargon-free updates and a disciplined, fact-checked format that keeps up with rapidly changing events. A notable strength is its regular format: short, digestible briefings produced in a newsroom style that emphasizes clarity and cadence, making it useful for professionals who need to stay informed efficiently. Potential listeners who want a reliable, time-efficient briefing across politic... more

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