The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks

A calm news podcast for busy listeners who want to stay up-to-date on global affairs and politics. In less than 15 minutes, we share the day’s top stories and offer ways to get involved.

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In 2020, Phoenix Ricks founded Girl Friday in Washington, DC. The goal was to highlight critical international news stories that were not at the top of the news cycle. Since then, Girl Friday has grown into a global affairs firm. Dear Girl Friday is our media platform, which houses newsletters, Girl Friday Guides, and podcasts.

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U.S. federal authorities are conducting aggressive military-style immigration raids in U.S. cities. ➡️ Do you remember when this administration said it would focus on the worst offenders? We certainly do, and yet... ➡️ There are serious reports of
A new episode of #TheFridayBrief by @deargirlfriday is live on your favorite streamers. 💰 Why did Tom Homan allegedly accept $50K in cash during an FBI sting operation? In the latest episode, Phoenix Ricks, the host of The Friday Brief, analyzes t
We're thrilled to have new listeners from around the world! Thank you for tuning into The Friday Brief, a news podcast by @DearGirlFriday. 🌎 Phoenix Ricks, the host of The Friday Brief, analyzes the most pressing political and global issues in und
@deargirlfriday started The Friday Brief news podcast to provide an overview of stories from around the world. We cover - 👩🏼‍💼politics and law, 🕊️ civil and human rights, 🌳 environmental protection, 🪖 wars, civil conflicts, coups, ✨ and s