
Dive into the stories behind the news with a new podcast from Reuters. We take you past the headlines right to the heart of the action. From the frontlines of war to corporate boardrooms and the centers of political power, listen to our award-winning investigative journalists around the world make sense of the most important stories today.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDocumentarySociety & CultureDaily News | |||

Joshua McElwee, who covers the Vatican for Reuters, has just returned from the pope's 10‑day journey across Africa. Joshua walks us through what it's like to cover America's first pope (Joshua is also a Chicago native) as he comes under increasing fi... more
In this episode, Reuters Beirut Bureau Chief Maya Gebeily helps make sense of a country in crisis. Lebanon has endured civil war, foreign occupation, economic collapse and political paralysis. Then came war with Israel. Hear how Maya and her team cov... more
Space reporter Joey Roulette takes us inside his day job to give a unique viewpoint of the Artemis II launch. Watch Joey unpack what's at stake for the astronauts trying to get further from earth than anyone before them and the geopolitical rivalries... more
The whole world can see the missiles flying over the Middle East. But what does life actually look like inside Iran right now? Reuters correspondent Ahmed Jadallah and his team became one of the first Reuters crews to report from Tehran in over a dec... more
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The show centers on in-depth field reporting and analysis from Reuters journalists, covering conflicts, politics, crime, and global current affairs. Episodes often blend on-the-ground narratives with context and sourcing, highlighting human impacts, regional dynamics, and the mechanics of journalism in tense environments. Notable strengths include intimate frontline storytelling, rigorous sourcing, and a willingness to tackle complex systems—like propaganda, elections, and media ethics—through decades of reporting. The format tends to mix personal voices from correspondents with expert host commentary, making it valuable for listeners who want nuanced, policy-relevant insight beyond headlines.
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