
The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Samuel Garrett talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

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A briefing-style program that brings together policy specialists, researchers, and practitioners to unpack U.S. foreign policy, security strategy, and international affairs from an Australian vantage point. Episodes frequently center on US–Australia relations, geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific, defense budgeting, AI and technology policy, and broader strategic issues involving allies and rivals. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on practical implications for policy, clear explanations of complex processes (e.g., budget mechanisms, defense coordination, and export controls), and guests who blend academic expertise with firsthand policy experience. The show's format—co-host-led discussions with subject-matter experts—helps listeners g... more
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