
The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks
The Friday Brief is a calm news podcast by Girl Friday, a boutique global affairs firm in Washington, D.C. We believe awareness impels action for a world of good.
Podcasting since 2025 • 42 episodes
The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks
Latest Episodes
"Bad things are going to happen"
A new geopolitical story is unfolding in Afghanistan. The Taliban has a fragile ceasefire in place with Pakistan (which accused the Taliban of harboring anti-Pakistan militants), and they are trying to restore diplomatic relations with India. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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7:33

France's Iron Throne & Japan's Iron Lady
If you blinked or were listening to The Life of A Showgirl, you may have missed that France's new prime minister resigned within 14 hours of announcing his government. How does France's system work? Why do they have a president and a prime mini...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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8:41

The Taliban's Internet Blackout
Internet and mobile services are being restored today across Afghanistan. Did the Taliban shut off access as part of an "immorality" ban? Or is something else happening? We delve into China's oil feud with the Taliban and examine potential reas...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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12:31

Why did DOJ drop the case against Tom Homan?
Three news stories in the U.S. aren't being discussed nearly enough. One of those stories is about Tom Homan, the border czar (or more properly, the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement), being the subject of a 2024 FBI sting operation. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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8:47

What is the Cártel de los Soles?
Earlier this year, the Trump administration designated several cartels and gangs as foreign terrorist organizations, upping the stakes on how to handle transnational crime. Yesterday, the U.S. military fatally struck a boat carrying alleged "na...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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9:48

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