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 visi...
Jan 24, 2026•30 min
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 protec...
Jan 17, 2026•22 min
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....
Jan 10, 2026•32 min
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...
Jan 03, 2026•27 min
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 podcast here . List...
Dec 27, 2025•28 min
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 Wor...
Dec 20, 2025•32 min
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 cou...
Dec 13, 2025•21 min
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 Thom...
Nov 29, 2025•27 min
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 podcast ...
Nov 22, 2025•27 min
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 newsletter ...
Nov 15, 2025•30 min
Reuters journalists witness daily life under drone fire in Kramatorsk, a key Ukrainian city just 20 kilometers from the front line. As Russia pushes deeper into the Donbas region, we explore how drone warfare has transformed the conflict and what Ukraine's grip on this strategic territory means for any future peace talks. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reuters World News ...
Nov 08, 2025•25 min
Donald Trump's pressure on Venezuela is giving hope to the country's opposition party, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado. While some hope Trump's policies will pressure Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro to step down, others worry about the human cost of Trump's pressure campaign. Our investigative reporter Sarah Kinosian and Pentagon correspondent Phil Stewart explore what Trump's policies mean for Venezuela and the wider Caribbean. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World new...
Nov 01, 2025•32 min
A Syrian mechanic's curiosity led to the discovery of a massive cover-up operation. In this episode, our journalists investigate how the Assad regime moved tens of thousands of bodies from an exposed mass grave to a secret desert location, and what this means for families still searching for their missing loved ones. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reuters World News here...
Oct 25, 2025•25 min
As Budapest gets ready to host Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is preparing for his re-election. Hungarians vote this spring, and the man known as Europe's strongman is losing in the polls. Reporter Krisztina Than returns to the countryside where Orban cemented his power base by building a migrant wall. Now, he faces growing dissatisfaction over the country's economy and a rising opponent who is connecting with rural voters. Sign up for the Reuters Econ Wor...
Oct 19, 2025•29 min
Denmark's seaside town of Kalundborg is also known as "Novo Town." It's the core of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk's production empire. Wegovy, launched in 2021, made Novo Nordisk Europe's most valuable company. Since then, fierce competition has slowed Wegovy sales and Novo Nordisk's share price has plunged by more than $400 billion. Denmark's senior correspondent Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen explores the impact of the company on a single town. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ...
Oct 11, 2025•20 min
President Donald Trump is threatening mass firings of federal workers during the shutdown. This week's On Assignment takes us inside the work done by our investigative reporters this summer to document the intimidation and harassment of federal workers by a group linked to Trump. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reuters World News here . Visit the Thomson Reuter...
Oct 04, 2025•33 min
Join our journalists at the UN General Assembly for a rare look behind the scenes. Listen in as they tackle high-stakes diplomacy, broken escalators and the challenges of global politics in the second Trump era. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reuters World News here . Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection prac...
Sep 27, 2025•26 min
Ten years ago, Europe faced an unprecedented wave of migration as millions fled war and poverty. Germany’s open-door policy reshaped communities like Altena, sparking hope and tension alike. In this episode, reporter Riham Alkousaa visits Altena and explores the lasting impact for Germany, Europe, and herself. From integration success stories to rising anti-immigration sentiment, we explore how migration continues to redefine politics and lives. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ...
Sep 20, 2025•25 min
Join our health and politics reporters as they examine recent moves by RFK Jr. at the CDC and on autism research. Listen to correspondents Robin Respaut, Jeff Mason and Julie Steenhuysen discuss how health policy, science and research are being changed by politics, and the potential ramifications for the public. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reuters World News here . Visit the...
Sep 13, 2025•31 min
From Italian beef in Chicago to vast cattle ranches, host Christopher Walljasper takes you on a journey to understand the factors pushing up beef prices in America. Join reporters Cassandra Garrison, Heather Schlitz and Leah Douglas as they visit and speak with ranchers and agricultural experts in Texas, Mexico and beyond, exploring how drought, international trade and the threat of screwworm are affecting the cattle industry. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . List...
Sep 06, 2025•33 min
Once a bustling hub of atomic energy, the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar is now a ghost town under Russian control. Investigative reporter Mari Saito and host Jonah Green reveal what daily life is like for those living near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. In schools, supermarkets - and even inside residents’ homes - occupation by Russian forces is taking its toll. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here . Listen to Reute...
Aug 30, 2025•36 min
Reporter Giulia Paravicini travels deep into the remote heart of rebel-held territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to a mineral-rich mine that’s at the center of hostilities - but also a potential key to peace. The mine supplies 15 percent of the world’s coltan ore, a precious mineral that powers the modern world. On this episode of On Assignment, Giulia and host Kim Vinnell explore the challenges to peace in Congo. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen t...
Aug 23, 2025•36 min
Investigative reporter Jeff Horwitz traces the story of a cognitively impaired man who was invited by a flirty AI chatbot to meet up in New York City. He left over the objections of his alarmed family - and he never made it home. Listen as Jeff and host Jonah Green explore the ethical implications of AI companionship and the potential risks this technology poses, particularly to vulnerable people. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast...
Aug 16, 2025•26 min
Race and justice reporter Disha Raychaudhuri and host Christopher Walljasper examine the challenge of extreme temperatures inside crammed U.S. prisons. Hear one man's experience of 28 years incarcerated in the California prison system and follow our reporter's journey to uncover the extent of the problem for state and federal prisons across the US. Scorching cells: How heat threatens lives in America’s prisons How Reuters collected and analyzed prison temperature data Sign up for the Reuters Eco...
Aug 09, 2025•21 min
Immigration enforcement agents have stepped up raids, detaining farmworkers , restaurant staff, meat packers , day laborers and construction workers. The Trump administration says the raids protect public safety and national security. Critics say they create fear among workers the country badly needs and impact asylum seekers trying to do the right thing. The first episode of On Assignment examines the impact of these raids across the country, from California to a New York courthouse. Sign up fo...
Aug 02, 2025•32 min
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.
Aug 01, 2025•2 min
