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The people behind The Intercept’s fearless reporting and incisive commentary discuss the crucial issues of our time: national security, civil liberties, foreign policy, and criminal justice.


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  • vmcd42
    Important independent news
    Excellent journalism, in-depth interviews, essential and comprehensive coverage.
  • midnight_pupil
    Fearless journalism.
    The podcast deal with the most pressing issues of our time. It is diverges from mainstream news sources and does incredible investigative journalism.
  • Randall Hunt
    Diana Buttu
    “This is Israeli society.” So I’m sure that you would - correctly so - say “Not all Palestinians support what Hamas did on October 7th.” So how can you sit there and make the claim that Israeli society is bloodthirsty and actually wants Palestinians slaughtered while being used by Hamas as human shields. Got it.
  • Darling Tonia
    A Fan Since Episode One
    I have been a grateful and enthusiastic listener since this podcast started. It is still the only one of my subscribed podcasts which I have set to download automatically, because I know that I will never want to miss an episode. So glad that Jeremy is back on a regular basis after a long absence where his presence was missed. Keep up the great work, Intercepted team.
  • Littleworldcunningly
    One of the few western sources to trust re: Palestine
    Like the title says. Most western sources are unforgivably biased against Palestine, but The Intercept continues to stand for journalistic integrity. Informative, thoughtful, responsible. Thank you for your efforts.
  • katyaseattle
    Fierce and informative
    Great podcast and episode for in-depth justice truth seeking journalism. Thank you Jeremy and Team for cutting through propaganda
  • Cold In Syracuse
    Cold In Syracuse
    TY. Informative show. Rami Khouri would be a great guest to explain the historical background of the current problems in Palestine. Just a thought. Keep up the good work!
  • targetugh
    Get Scahill off the podcast
    Jeremy is such a blowhard. Great guests with very interesting views that don’t get a chance to talk tbecause Scahill just talks, talks forever.
  • dede. aly
    ❤️
    Informative!!
  • blablayaddayadda
    Great reporting/opinion.
    Their stance and reporting on the genocide in Gaza, as well as other issues is excellent. Very dry and analytical, the best form of journalism imo.
  • Peacelf
    Thoughtful reporting.
    It takes a great journalist to do great reporting. Jeremy and Moz do both well. When I want insight into the most important issues of the day, Intercepted is where I listen.
  • Non-believer!
    It’s Always Better when Murtaza Hussein is NOT doing the Show!
    One sentence from Amal Saad brought me to the brink of writing this short review.. I don’t know whether is his abject ignorance or personal enmity towards certain regional powers (particularly Iran) that makes one less enthused about any episode that Murtaza Hussein opines or questions the guests which nine out of ten displays his prejudicial viewpoint right off the bat! But on this episode of January (Where #Amal_Saad and Saleh Kareem were present) I am glad it was Ms. Saad that decided to throw Murtaza’s willful ignorance to his face, asking him to STOP naming every resistance group as #Proxy of this or that, as if those people standing up to the most vicious powers have neither the strong WILL nor the #courage of their own as if l they’re bunch of puppets that are controlled by an evil mastermind! Dear Murtaza, hopefully Ms.Saad thought you a valuable lesson.. please either educate yourself or show your true colors when you’re invited to CNN, Fox or MSNBC to pander their viewpoints!
  • TyRob27
    reporting on Hamas Israel conflict
    Very biased coverage of conflict. Would not recommend to anyone looking for truthful unbiased reporting. I was very disappointed in the conversations.
  • NuzhatAziz
    Excellent show
    So refreshing to hear a real analysis without the bias of mainstream media.
  • Prince Wali
    Great Journalism
    Jeremy and his guest are bringing an in depth analysis of the recent events. Thank you.
  • Emscat
    Incredibly helpful reporting
    I appreciate the POV of this podcast, as almost all other news sources seem to be parroting Israeli propaganda.
  • Vanilla Sheet Cake
    Amazing
    Just tuned into this podcast. Amazing work with so much depth. As I’m listening to your latest episode it gave me pause to know you’d be featuring Tanehisi Coates and his trip to Gaza thru PalFest. Since his piece on reparations I’ve been extremely critical of him and how he framed reparations in relation to Israel. I was so happy to hear how much he’s changed since this important work. I feel redemption that I’ve been hating on him for years about this and he finally acknowledged his mistakes. Keep up the good work and thank you for all you do.
  • lsk3ster
    Always relevant
    For progressives not liberals or conservatives. Listen if you want to learn.
  • daniel12345@
    Eww.. 10 min was enough for me
    I enjoyed their podcast “American IsIs” which seemed balanced for most part, except the final episode where the host referred to an American isis terrorist who died in Syria a “chill guy” who just wanted to live his life by Islam and suggested American intolerance was the reason he was radicalized. I wanted to hear what else they have to offer but the first 10 min made me sick
  • Maeve Ter
    Review of Interview of Mairav Zonzsein
    I want to open with an apology that my first review of this podcast is a negative one when I’ve listened to every episode for years and have valued the content and reporting immensely. I didn’t intend to write a review, but this interview stuck under my skin. The interview with Mairav came across as apologist. Even allowing Mairav to claim, “the Hamas attack on the 7th could be considered a genocidal attempt” with no pushback from the host on the history of Hamas (and Israeli support for their rise or the self-defense aspect of Palestinians being under occupation and apartheid) or concerns for the actual definition of genocide. Beyond that, giving a platform to a voice speaking to the seemingly mild discomfort of being in Tel Aviv, where bomb shelters exist (even private or semi-private ones it seems according to Mairav?) at a time when such a brutal massacre is occurring in Gaza came across as insultingly tone deaf to the current moment. And lastly I’ll say, Mairav even explicitly said she’s never experienced antisemitism, but is generally concerned about its rise given current events. I don’t think if you’d interviewed a Muslim in the OPT they could possibly say they’ve never experienced discrimination. The focus on an Israeli-American for this episode was a mistake. I have never experienced this kind of outrage and shock at an Intercepted podcast prior and I truly expect better. I’m still giving 5 stars because overall your reporting is invaluable, but I do hope you rethink platforming a voice like this in the future. Apologies for any typos as this was written on a phone. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback.
  • Billi
    Doesn’t seem biased to me
    This is the one podcast I can rely on.
  • zealousnumber1
    Biased reporting
    Used to love this podcast. But the biased coverage and misinformation of the war in the Middle East is next level.
  • brenace.rn
    Massacre on Israel Soil
    How can you give any air time to a terrorist, what kind of answers did you expect, you knew he was going to lie, so why give him an opportunity to place them out in an interview… Shame on you for giving him legitimacy!!
  • Laranotbarb
    Valuable
    I appreciate the next level, detailed reporting to help me understand all the nuances of the headlines. I especially like the calm demeanor of the host and the lack of histrionics that other podcasts have.
  • Syncyclist98
    Essential reading, if you want to understand the news
    I have found that I must turn in to Intercepted and Deconstructed to really understand what is going on behind the headlines and mainstream news articles. (And of course you get nothing on the legs of MSNBC.) Today, for example, I wanted to learn more about the Niger situation, and found that episode entirely enlightening, as is typical for these podcasts. 100% credible and thorough. Super interesting.
  • veggielasagna
    Scahil’s return to form
    The latest episode on the Israeli protests is a must listen. Mairav Zonszein is a true gem.
  • Recycled grandma
    Glad I found this podcast
    Once I found this great podcast, not only did I subscribe to it, I’ve begun going through previous offerings.
  • the real raskol
    The Intercept is a psyop
    The Intercept has been co-opted by the CIA. Controlled opposition. Where are Snowden’s files? Where is Greenwald? Where is Manning? Where is Reality Winner? Where is ASSANGE? Where does The Intercept’s funding come from? Pierre Omidiyar, a billionaire.
  • Truth 88
    More!
    Can you provide more in-depth podcasts? This show is a fresh start, a new beginning for progressive thought in this country and abroad.
  • Modog76
    Pakistan
    Just listened to the podcast on Pakistan. Outstanding! Will listen more in the future.
  • handsome glen
    Russian Propaganda
    Jeremy Scahill is a Russian fascism shill. Pure scum. May the victims of the Ukrainian war never forgive him.
  • ERI929
    Scahill is BACK!
    I am back to upgrade The Intercept back to 5 stars. The return of Jeremy Scahill has reinvigorated the pod and his laser focus and erudite conversation with guests are the best part of my podcast listening week again. I genuinely can’t think of any other journalist who is able to factually convey such vital history of corruption, abuse of power, and other criminality and show so definitively how it links firmly back into the rotting firmaments of today’s world of failed governments not serving the People. Scahill is a brilliant mind and spellbinding voice of truth and integrity in journalism. The education the listener receives is invaluable and leaves one better equipped to see through the pantomime political figures indulge in daily. Mr. Scahill, please never leave us again. You are the definitive voice of professional, responsible, and truthful journalism for all generations.
  • 1986Un
    Great Journalism
    Excellent podcast from an excellent investigative journalism team. More people should subscribe to their stories.
  • Kapplebite
    Learning so much
    I always learn something from this Podcast; something that I wouldn't even know how to go about researching or coming acoss on my own. Keep up the good work!
  • JHLDavis
    Dissent
    A great look into the Supreme Court, state legislature, and how scary rights and legitimacy are being undermined.
  • ATXchic
    Dissent
    Jordan Smith’s episodes covering the Supreme Court have been fantastic! Great interviews and a fun listen on topics that are so incredibly important to get out to all American citizens. Look forward to more episodes.
  • elfchic
    Strange
    Because I’m a white person who went to a PWI, it doesn’t make sense to me that you would choose to not cover affirmative action cases but I guess I’m not the expert :)
  • mdinsy
    Just unlistenable these days
    This show was excellent in its inception. I’m not sure where Scahill’s been for the past couple of years but he is sorely missed. Scahill has his obvious biases but he’s charismatic and most importantly, he’s generally correct. The folks who’ve recently come on board in his stead are just intolerably overzealous SJW types and the material no longer inspires me to listen. If I ever get word that Scahill has returned I’ll do so myself, but until then I’m an unsubscriber.
  • I ❤️ listening
    Perfect Name
    “The Intercept” perfect name for an organization whose initial goal was to “intercept” the Snowden Files from making it to the public. You succeeded. 👏
  • loupgrru
    Great
    Great
  • magic mikey
    Where is Jeremy?
    This podcast turned to mud when they let Glenn Grenwald anywhere near this pod. Bring back Jeremy and jettison Glenn.
  • Suman Vellanki
    Recent podcasts
    Recent guests are obviously knowledgeable about whatever subject they are talking about but the editing, hosting and flow have been terrible lately. The 6/25 episode on Roe/Wade/Dobbs was unlistenable. What happened to this pod?
  • Anonymou_s
    Another sad casualty of Trump Brain
    The drift of the politics and journalism presented on this show, I guess mirroring that of its host publication’s top-level editors and the podcast’s own staff, has been quite extreme over the last four or five years and I can only surmise that it’s yet another casualty of Trump Derangement Syndrome. What began as critical independent journalism, by reporters who if not always the smartest always at least had a grounding in shoe-leather reporting and a real perspective on the imperial history of the US, has ended up with a bunch of obvious climbers and careerists regurgitating the Democratic Party’s political messaging about “the January 6th coup attempt” and other such hysterical, ahistoric nonsense. The people who did real reporting and had real politics seem to have departed en masse and what we’re left with is just another liberal hack organ like many others. Unsubscribe!
  • solarhome2
    Inciteful
    Always interesting analysis that goes way beyond the superficial.
  • I don't need anything
    This is activism not journalism
    Shame on you sycophantic cocktail party beltway spook weirdos. Glenn Greenwald was all you ever had
  • *dk**
    Excellent
    Loved episode with Dr. Murray on the Ali to leaked decision!!
  • ClaireInDavis
    A Standout
    There are only so many topics to discuss and whether I am reading print or listening to podcasts, the goal is to find another layer, a deeper insight or a perspective I can’t find elsewhere. The Intercept is my go-to. This is a no nonsense deep dive into whichever topic they are looking at today. The whole team is superb.
  • Mandoimposter
    Honest, unbiased and knowledgeable
    I find this podcast covers national and international issues without the self-censorship that corporate media practices. Amazingly when my local US house campaign descended into unfounded homophobic allegations, it was the Intercept, not local media, that exposed the Massachusetts ol boy Democrats who orchestrated it.
  • nfljoe
    Hard hitting journalism
    Unfortunately the intercept is a rarity nowadays. A media outlet that is willing to look at the hypocrisy of its own government. They aren’t cheerleaders or apologists for the military industrial complex. And they have no problem exposing the horrors committed by them.
  • mgunslinger17
    Where is Jeremy?
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for years. I’ve also been waiting for Jeremy Scahill’s return for (what feels like) years. How long has he been gone again? Last update I remember was them saying they were deciding the future of the show and would be back with an update. Yet, no update ever arrived. The new pieces are interesting, but lack the depth and context the older iteration of the show had. If this is what the show will be from now on, I wish they would say so explicitly. For now, I’ll tune in occasionally but I’ll be listening to Deconstructed regularly instead.
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