

Background Briefing with Ian Masters
Ian Masters
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, expert guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
November 20, 2024 - Noah Hurowitz | William Cohan | Michael Gorham
Can a MAGA Bill to Kill Nonprofits They Don't Like Disguised as an Anti-Terrorism Bill Be Stopped Tomorrow? | As Comcast Sheds MSNBC, Could Elon Musk Buy it and Turn it Into a Platform For Right Wing Trolls? | The US and NATO Are Poised For Hybrid Warfare Retaliation From Putin Now That US Missiles are Striking Russia
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
November 19, 2024 - Ryan Cooper | Lawrence Gostin | Victoria Hui
Evidence of Drug Use and Underage Sex by Matt Gaetz is Cracking Open as the Senate is Soon to be Put to the Test | With the Focus on Trump's Appalling Choices, Will RFK Jr Slip By? | 45 Hong Kong Democracy Activists Jailed Under China's National Security Law
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Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 1min
November 18, 2024 - Lawrence Wilkerson | Wendy Brown
The Consequences of Biden Authorizing Missile Strikes From Ukraine Into Russia | Will the Democrats Confront the Economic Conditions That Gave Rise to Right Wing Populism?

Nov 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
November 17, 2024 - Nina Burleigh | Tom Nichols | Mark Galeotti
"Trump 2.0: Here Comes The Night" | A Hari Krishna-Like Cult Member and Russian Asset in Charge of US Intelligence! | Russia's Military: It's History and It's War Today
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Nov 14, 2024 • 60min
November 14, 2024 - Lisa Graves | Robert Young Pelton | Gregory Treverton
Trump's Choice of an Unqualified and Incompetent Ideologue to Head the DOJ Who Has Be Charged With Sex Trafficking an Underaged Girl Across State Lines | Trump's Choice of a Fox Propagandist, Grifter and Supporter of For-Profit Colleges That Rip off Veterans to be Secretary of Defense | Trump Wants a Member of a Fringe Hindu Cult and Fan of the Syrian and Russian Dictators to be the Next Head of Our Intelligence Agencies
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
November 13, 2024 - Anders Aslund | Jacob Silverman | Molly White
It Looks Like Trump is No Longer Afraid of Being Blackmailed By Putin | Trump Shows Up at the Congress Today With His New Playmate Elon Musk | The Outsized Role the Crypto Industry Played in Electing Trump and Republicans
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Nov 12, 2024 • 1h
November 12, 2024 - Ankush Khardori | Jeet Heer | Adam Weinstein
The Greatest Failure of Federal Law Enforcement in History Thanks to Garland, McConnell and Roberts | Senator Murphy Agrees With Bernie That Democrats Have Abandoned the Working Class | Saudi Arabia and Iran Get Closer in Anticipation of a Trump Presidency
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Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
November 11, 2024 - Josh Paul | Lucian Truscott IV | Will Bunch
Too Little Too Late, Biden is Finally Ready to Stand Up to Israel | On Veterans Day, Will We Have Trump Wars and More American Veterans? | We are Entering America's Strongman Era
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Nov 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
November 11, 2024 - Timothy Shenk | Sean Wilentz | Robert Benson
Timothy Shenk, a history professor and political writer, Sean Wilentz, an expert in American political history, and Robert Benson, a senior policy analyst on national security, engage in an insightful discussion. They explore the Democrats' need for a cohesive strategy in the aftermath of electoral losses. The conversation dives into Trump's global implications, the rise of populism, and the erosion of democratic norms. The trio emphasizes accountability and the shifting political landscape, urging Democrats to connect authentically with working Americans amidst rising authoritarianism.

Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
November 7, 2024 - James Thurber | Jeff Hauser | Michael Kazin
With Republicans Needing 7 and Democrats Needing 15 Seats to Flip the House, Will Trump End Up With the Trifecta of White House, Senate and House? | The Frightening and Less Frightening Contenders for Trump's White House and Cabinet Positions | Democrats Have Joined the Global Trend of Left and Social Democratic Parties Losing to the Far Right
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