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“I really enjoy the podcast. Thanks Ian you are our guiding light. Your hard work and effort is always appreciated. I also love your theme song”
ffttttttttt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“The best news podcast out there.”
LA_GOONER14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/24
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“For more than 20 yrs Ian Masters has been my go-to source for intelligent & informed analysis of the news. Many scholarly & genuinely knowledgeable guests & very few pundits. Most amazing is when a guest expert contradicts Ian’s take on an issue; talk it out, & often Ian changes...”Read full review »
Pyorailija via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/24
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“Prolific”
It's all infotainment via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“If you want deeper analyses and insights in politics and current events both domestic and international, this is the show for you. Interesting and relevant guests and intelligent, incisive conversations and commentary. Fabulous!”
vassaman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“Background Briefing with Ian Masters is one of my fav pods. Never miss. Longtime listener of show on KPFK in LA too. Glad Ian can do his own thing now. Show has gotten even better. We need background briefing and other media/ journalists like Ian Masters. Thanks.”
lgavs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“If you make it to high school, this is the information you need.”
howbaddoyouwantthis? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“I can’t even remember how I found this podcast, but it’s turned into my favorite news pod. Grade A excellent, intelligent, informative discourse on all happenings in the world today.”
Gotham212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“Ian Masters does a phenomenal job of presenting the very complicated issues that we face as both a national and global community, and, as he rightly claims, finds extremely accomplished and authoritative commentators from around the world. In comparison, every other news source feels timid and...”Read full review »
Grannysmack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Background Briefing is the best podcast of commentary and analysis I have come across throughout the web. The choice of interviewees is always great and questions and remarks by Ian Masters are insightful and informed. It is not mindless and trendy and political orientation is unbiased and fair....”Read full review »
Amanat A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
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“Thankyou Ian for what you continue to do best- present thoughtful analysis with well chosen guests to discuss the most critical issues of our day for the 8 bil+ of us now in the planet. You’re a jewel Ian!”
Bird lady22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/23
“Having listened to Ian Masters for over 20 years, Ian has continually pushed into the information and disinformation space to seek out both the difference while providing a neutral cadence. One can accept or reject his pointed questions, but ignoring them is done at your own peril.”
strezztechnoid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/23
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“To his credit, Masters seems to dig for sources, frequently presenting interviews with knowledgeable people who raise salient arguments.
He’s not consistent, though, in how he questions his guests. If the guest is saying something that Masters seems to agree with, he can be a patsy.
This was...”Read full review »
Lavadus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
“Yes, the host is biased - TOWARD REALITY.
If “the pursuit of facts” is considered too liberal by some then they can go to mainstream media which has surrendered to radical talking points instead of facts, details and careful analysis.”
M. Shasha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“Great coverage - but please get new music!! Get a young person to choose music that is compelling, and that we can stand to listen to, please. Thank you”
Delia55534 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
“I discovered Background Briefing during the run up to the 2016 presidential election. I have listened to almost every time since then. Ian Masters is one of those old school investigative journalists who finds the experts in the field or on the subject under discussion. The guests clearly come...”Read full review »
bigredinla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/22
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“I’ve learned a great deal from Ian and his guests over the years, cable news should take a page from his book!”
Lisa LAX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/22
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“I found this program while finishing up college in Los Ángeles in the 206 election cycle. The way he presented the news was so articulate and precise. He didn’t sugar coat anything and I appreciate gai efforts to bring professionals to the conversation without sensationalism. I am happy to...”Read full review »
Realtalkgio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/22
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“I listen on my way to work on an almost daily basis. It’s hilarious and frightening that Ian has a platform to spew the half truths and whole lies. Ian has no integrity and if you are looking for the facts surrounding the news I would highly recommend looking elsewhere. If you are looking for...”Read full review »
hunterscrackpipe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/22
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“Incredibly insulting to hear that it’s the left’s fault that Joe Biden is a doddering, ineffectual sell-out to the plutocracy, who won’t even defend or fight for several dozen policies that are supported by a large majority of the country - not just “the left.” We are ALREADY a (soft) fascist...”Read full review »
Claymaker12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/22
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“This? Is essential listening.”
Peter the Poet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/22
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“I was looking for a “Background Briefing “. Instead I found more left wing diatribes.”
jbrown1968 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/22
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“Probing of today’s events and totally independent. Listen fir truth.”
accidentalguru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/22
“As a regular listener and supporter for several years, I’m still amazed at the information density and high quality interviews every single day. Agree or not with views offered.”
Jman/bird/rock100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/22
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“Informative, intelligent, and intriguing. Ian is a great host and journalist. I have learned so much over the years. Thank you for your dedication to bringing your audience the truth.”
Permaculture1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/22
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“Of Kpfk silver. 3 years of Trump the Russian washed away by Durham
Apology? Correction? Ian can’t face the truth and can’t tell his believers that his bias and bile clouded his judgment
I listen anyway like listening to a schizophrenic who refuses medication”
LastConservativePsych via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/21
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“Vote no on the California recall. Second question: select Green party candidate, civil rights lawyer, Dan Kapelovitz as the person to replace Newsom if the unthinkable happens.
It’s great that Ian is telling everyone to vote no on the Newsom recall, but I was disappointed that he said to leave...”Read full review »
hmmmm789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/21
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“Ff the first 4 mins of each show. Excessive time spent on introducing and reintroducing each guest citing every qualification and publication. How about updating his photo this century?
Good coverage today on global warming.”
nfykbv123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/21
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“Ian Masters program is great. In-depth interviews on extremely important and timely issues.”
Hitchster52 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/21
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“Host lays out the info with excellent delivery. Very educational program- would highly recommend it”
Fluffster Normalpaws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
“All the most knowledgeable academics and journalists— and even some movie stars in LA— appear to make a rational case for equity and reform on Ian Masters’ Background Briefing; He is the Aussie Immigrant Jew of the Left on the other side of the Ideological SeeSaw from the Jew Fascist Pervert,...”Read full review »
MaxKnowZone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/21
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“I started listening to Ian Masters at least 20 years ago on KPFK in LA. Now I listen to his podcast almost every day. He gets some of the best, most well-informed guests on his program who don't always agree with his POV. However Masters is always respectful of his guests and never talks over...”Read full review »
Owlbarn66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/21
“Ever since I started listening to Ian Masters and his podcast about ten years ago, I haven’t missed a single day, even when I’m in the Thai countryside or in Kyoto or anywhere.
He thinks on his feet, is as eloquent and hard hitting as any journalist, sets up great questions and allows his...”Read full review »
highmoonoon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Ian Masters hosts this show comprised of interviews with experts- typically 3 interviews per broadcast. His guests range from current and former governmental officials to university professors to journalists to experts on the topics at hand. He presents views that are often not covered on...”Read full review »
M William 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/21
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“Background Briefing serves as one of the few remaining ties my media habits have to the center-left. Ian is an Obama/Democratic Party type and suffers a bit from “wishing what was that really wasn’t-itis.”
The show format is great and I’m always happier to hear journalists over “advocates...”Read full review »
CGWAG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“Ian is a gem”
sydney lolly via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/13/21
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“This pod is a no nonsense, no joking around, no ads intellectual feast. The guests are highly regarded and Ian Masters is a superior questioner. Production values excellent. I never miss this one.”
Allessio77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/21
“Thank You. The battle against this political corruption is the fight of our lives and the necessary condition for everything else. This era is a race against the Kleptocracy. And they know and their political lackeys know it.”
19181873 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/20
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“One of my favorite pod shows”
Felix5001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“‘What I don’t understand is, how these evangelicals can support this man’
Jesus how many times have I heard that for five years. Got it yet ian! Those moe-rons like that one. Ok move on.”
hang zuckerberg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/20
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“I know, I know - he talks to people who have served in the government. It seems that for some reviewers, this is disqualifying. But think about it: should he talk to mediocrities? People who have never actually worked in the global world of security, and diplomacy, and energy, and technology? Do...”Read full review »
eric bergkvist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/20
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