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On Assignment

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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15:43

Inside Iran: A video diary

On Assignment ·

2026/03/28

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,

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41:18

In Search of Banksy

On Assignment ·

2026/03/21

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:

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21:41

Beyond Macron: What local French elections mean for...

On Assignment ·

2026/03/21

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

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26:40

The Oscars industrial complex

On Assignment ·

2026/03/14

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

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40:08

Iran's future: Listen to our journalists in the...

On Assignment ·

2026/03/07

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

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31:26

Mexico vs. the cartels

On Assignment ·

2026/02/28

A pre‑dawn raid that killed cartel leader El Mencho triggered nationwide chaos, but our reporters say daily life in Mexico often looks very different from what goes viral online. Reuters correspondents Laura Gottesdiener and Emily Green join On Assignment to describe what it’s like to cover these criminal organizations. They also break down the cartel’s deep social and economic reach, and what El Mencho’s death means for Mexico now.Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for

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27:48

Four years of war: On the ground in Ukraine

On Assignment ·

2026/02/21

Journalists in Ukraine share their experiences of the war in Ukraine. Hear how daily life has changed for Yulia Dysa and Max Hunder, not just as reporters, as they deal with daily bombardments, freezing temperatures and the shift in global support for the war since Trump took office. Host David Spencer explores how the country has changed after four years of war.Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also

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29:33

What the world can learn from Aussie kids and the...

On Assignment ·

2026/02/14

The Australian social media ban seemed like an outlier when it was first introduced in December. Now, countries around the world are considering tough regulations to manage the online lives of children. On this episode, hear from teenagers no longer scrolling Instagram, and their parents, about how the first months of the ban are going. Are children now riding their bikes and playing footy, as the Prime Minister has claimed? Listen to Kim Vinnell and reporters Byron Kaye and Cordelia Hsu as they try

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31:46

Super Bowl LX: Can the NFL go global?

On Assignment ·

2026/02/07

As the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks get ready for their gladiator moment, we speak to our global sports journalists about the NFL's attempts to reach new audiences. Hear how the rest of the world is reacting to America's game, Bad Bunny's halftime appearance, and the politics surrounding the most valuable league in sports. Plus, a Pats supporter dreams big.Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may

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32:44

Minneapolis from different angles

On Assignment ·

2026/01/31

Listen to the journalists who have been on the ground in Minneapolis documenting actions by ICE agents, the protests and the fallout for this Midwestern city. Get a view from behind the camera and go inside the communities affected by Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.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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29:40

Trump's second year

On Assignment ·

2026/01/24

This week, Donald Trump celebrated his first year back in office with what he called “365 wins in 365 days.” What will the next 365 look like? And how will the US president be influenced by midterm elections in November? Reuters US and Canada editor Sally Buzbee joins On Assignment this week to discuss how she and her team are preparing to cover another year of Trump.Visit the ⁠⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also

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21:52

On the ground in Greenland

On Assignment ·

2026/01/17

Reuters journalist Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen has been traveling to Greenland as a reporter for years. On this assignment, the story dramatically changed. Listen to Jacob’s account of how Greenlanders are dealing with being at the center of an international tug-of-war after President Donald Trump vowed to buy or seize the country “whether they like it or not.”Check out photos from our Greenland gallery. Visit the ⁠⁠Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement⁠⁠ for information on our privacy and data

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32:29

Trump and Venezuela

On Assignment ·

2026/01/10

Hear from our journalists covering the Pentagon and Latin America about reporting on the extraordinary capture of Nicolas Maduro, and what it all means for Venezuela and the world.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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26:49

Retribution and reconciliation in Syria

On Assignment ·

2026/01/03

Syria’s new rulers are trying to win over the Alawites after months of violence. But the reconciliation effort is controversial. On this episode of On Assignment, Reuters' Timour Azhari travels to Syria’s coastal provinces, the heartland of the Alawite religious minority which counts former President Bashar al-Assad among its number. He reports on the sectarian tensions and threat of violence that still stalk Syria more than a year since Assad's fall.Read our text story on this here. Visit the

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27:52

The hidden victims of Congo’s war

On Assignment ·

2025/12/27

Reporter Giulia Paravicini travels to Congo and Burundi to document how sexual violence has become a deliberate weapon of war—destroying not just individual victims, but entire communities. She speaks with dozens of survivors, from girls as young as 10 to women over 70, many eager to share stories the world has ignored. This episode reveals the brutal reality behind one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and why ending it remains so difficult.Listen to Morning Bid

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31:59

Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni on the...

On Assignment ·

2025/12/20

In this special year-end edition of On Assignment, Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni sits down with host Jonah Green to reflect on the tumultuous 2025 news cycle. Galloni discusses the challenges of covering Trump’s second term, keeping journalists safe in war zones and how AI-generated misinformation complicates the pursuit of truth. Plus we look ahead on what to expect and how to prepare for the coming news cycle.Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ

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21:22

A peanut paste was saving Kenyan children - and then...

On Assignment ·

2025/12/13

Disruptions to U.S. humanitarian aid under president Donald Trump have been devastating to developing nations around the globe - even economically and politically stable nations, like Kenya. On this episode of On Assignment, Reuters East Africa Bureau Chief Ammu Kannampilly travels to Kenya's Turkana County, where malnutrition is spreading, and health workers faced empty shelves for months while aid was paused. She explains the challenges of filling the aid gap and the long-term impacts that could

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26:50

Tracking Trump’s retribution targets

On Assignment ·

2025/11/29

On this week's On Assignment, Reuters reporters Ned Parker and Peter Eisler join host Jonah Green to detail how Donald Trump's campaign of retribution has targeted about 470 people and organizations — from civil servants and universities to law firms and media — reshaping U.S. governance through firings, threats, frozen funds and coercive deals.Listen to Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson

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26:46

Europe’s left gets tough on immigration

On Assignment ·

2025/11/22

Britain’s Labour government is tightening the rules for handling asylum seekers. The overhaul comes at it tries to stem the rise of the populist Reform UK party. In this episode of On Assignment, we look at the rapidly changing politics of immigration in Europe on the left and the right - and how Britain's own plans are modelled on those of Denmark's Social Democratic government. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World

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29:35

Trump vs. the BBC

On Assignment ·

2025/11/15

President Trump is threatening the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit over a documentary that allegedly misrepresented his January 6th speech. The controversy has already forced out the broadcaster's top two leaders and sparked its biggest crisis in decades. This week's On Assignment examines Trump's legal strategy against media outlets, the BBC's unique role in British society and what this means for press freedom on both sides of the Atlantic.Sign up for the Reuters Econ World

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