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On Assignment

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Dive into the stories behind the news with a new podcast from Reuters. We take you past the headlines right to the heart of the action. From the frontlines of war to corporate boardrooms and the centers of political power, listen to our award-winning investigative journalists around the world make sense of the most important stories today.

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  • April 18 · 33 min

    Inside Lebanon: A journalist's perspective

    In this episode, Reuters Beirut Bureau Chief Maya Gebeily helps make sense of a country in crisis. Lebanon has endured civil war, foreign occupation, economic collapse and political paralysis. Then came war with Israel. Hear how Maya and her team cover the complexities of this nation in conflict settings and daily life. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • April 4 · 19 min

    Flying to the moon

    Space reporter Joey Roulette takes us inside his day job to give a unique viewpoint of the Artemis II launch. Watch Joey unpack what's at stake for the astronauts trying to get further from earth than anyone before them and the geopolitical rivalries at stake. And get a glimpse of his unusual office in the sky this week. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • March 28 · 15 min

    Inside Iran: A video diary

    The whole world can see the missiles flying over the Middle East. But what does life actually look like inside Iran right now? Reuters correspondent Ahmed Jadallah and his team became one of the first Reuters crews to report from Tehran in over a decade — navigating internet blackouts, restricted access, and nightly airstrikes to bring back something rare: the human story. In this episode of On Assignment, Jadallah takes us through the streets of Tehran — into bazaars and bombed-out buildings, through funerals and government rallies — to hear from ordinary Iranians trying to hold their lives together in wartime. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • March 21 · 41 min

    In Search of Banksy

    Follow two Reuters journalists Simon Gardner and Blake Morrison, on their international journey to unravel the true identity of Banksy, the enigmatic British street artist that's kept his identity just out of reach for decades. Hear how this mystery took them from a bombed-out Ukrainian village, through Bristol’s music scene, Manhattan’s high-rise art world and hundreds of documents to uncover a name. And so much more. Read the full story here: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/global-art-banksy/ Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • March 21 · 21 min

    Beyond Macron: What local French elections mean for the future of the republic

    This weekend France is holding the second round of municipal elections which are seen as a key test ahead of next year's presidential race. The elections provide a glimpse into the rise of the far right as many contemplate an era beyond Macron. Our reporters fan out across France from Paris to Marseilles to cover the country’s “chaotic” political scene. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • March 14 · 26 min

    The Oscars industrial complex

    It’s the glitziest night of the year but behind the sparkle and the acceptance speeches lie big money and PR maneuvers. Entertainment reporters Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine pull back the curtain on the political-style machinery of awards season. And as Hollywood grapples with AI threats, studio mergers, and declining viewership, this year's Oscars remain refreshingly unpredictable. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • March 7 · 40 min

    Iran's future: Listen to our journalists in the Middle East

    John Davison and Edmund Blair have covered the Middle East for decades, reporting from Iran, Iraq and across the region. Hear them discuss how the U.S. and Israel’s most ambitious operation yet against their arch-enemy compares to previous invasions, and what that means for global stability in the short and long term. Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to opt out of targeted advertising.

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