Even better than before!
I wrote this in 2014: I’ve been a KPFK listener and member for over 50 years. I value Ian’s insightful interviews with experts in the field more than any other single source of political, economic, and cultural news. Ian is a master and his guests always top-rate. When I can’t listen live (over the Internet, I’m out of town), I listen via podcast. Excellent. Now it's even better. From organization to production values to audience reach, Ian has taken Background Briefing and made it a national political media force. I listen faithfully each day for the three best analyses of the day's (or week's or year's) key policy issues and political events, given by experts we all know and new ones whose discovery is always an opening to new worlds of wonder (or despair). Just the very best daily political commentary there is. Thanks, Ian and crew.Read full review »
Robert Jacobson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/30/19
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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
Both the host, Ian Masters, and his guests generally offer insight into the day’s breaking stories. While Ian can a be long winded, at times, with his questions/commentaries, he’s bright, honest, and humorous - I love some of the expressions he uses to describe Trump and his cronies. And,...Read full review »
Richard from NOTL, Ontario via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/15/20
Ian Masters is a thoughtful, intelligent and highly capable host. His selection of guests is also excellent. This show is very highly recommended for anyone who wants an in-depth look at major world events.
RA1815 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/22/14
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