Bringing clarity to complexity
On The Brief podcast, renowned international journalist and former CNN Anchor Jim Clancy brings pivotal voices that provide insight and perspective on global affairs. The discussions are comprehensive, in-depth analyses of the important issues the world faces in these turbulent times.
Hear the voices missing from today’s headline news
The Brief with Jim Clancy brings a seasoned journalist’s perspective, context, and analysis to critical stories developing around the globe.
From the front lines of the conflict in Gaza and the Ukraine to climate change, threats to democracy, international law, and advancements in
science and technology. We’re making sense of international news and why it matters.
CURRENT EPISODE: FMR. ISRAELI PM EHUD OLMERT
Genocide, Resistance, and Holding Hope
Muhammad Shehada joins Jim Clancy as they dive deep into the desolate landscape of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.
Palestinian Icon Hanan Ashrawi
Lies and impunity paved the way for the worst time in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hanan Ashrawi says Gaza is “worse than even the Nakba, because it is a willful, deliberate, total genocide”.
Asking the tough questions - and paying a price
Independent journalist Sam Husseini joins Jim Clancy on The Brief to discuss the complex dynamics of questioning U.S. foreign policy in relation to Gaza.
Meet Your Host: Jim Clancy
Jim Clancy brings decades of reporting on some of the most significant stories of our times from Europe to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Jim has interviewed a “Who’s Who” of newsmakers from around the world. As host, he invites listeners and viewers to sit in on a conversation about some of the most interesting and important issues today.
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Join the conversation in realtime. The Brief with Jim Clancy provides clarity on complex global issues using conversation to bring understanding. Every episode is packed with compelling context, observations, and the analysis you need to gain a deeper understanding of our world and where it’s moving.