Daniel // HM Intelligence

The Intel Brief

News EN ↓ 494 episodes

Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Each episode, our expert analysts distil the day’s most significant events across Europe and the world into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead — with "The Intel Briefing."

Author

Daniel // HM Intelligence

Category

News

Podcast website

hmintelligence.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

20 January 2025 | Biden's preemptive pardons, Croatian Deputy Prime Minister quits, and what Trump has planned 20.01.2025

Today, we will cover Biden's preemptive pardons for Trump targets, the Croatian Deputy Prime Minister quitting over a video of him shooting from a car, and what Trump has planned for his first day. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in eac...

17 January 2025 | Macron visits Lebanon, Iran and Russia boost ties, and Buda frees opposition leader 17.01.2025

Today, we will be covering France's Macron visits Lebanon amid reconstruction hopes Iran and Russia look to bolster strategic partnership and Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer after deal with Biden. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in...

16 January 2025 | UK and Ukraine sign treaty, China probes US chip exports, and Israel-Hamas ceasefire challenges 16.01.2025

Today, we will cover the UK's Starmer signing a 100-year treaty with Ukraine, China starting to probe US exports of mature chips, and tensions rising as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal faces approval hurdles. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the w...

15 January 2025 | UK has limited gas storage, LA braces for strong winds, and the SEC sues Elon Musk 15.01.2025

Today, we will discuss concerns about the UK's low gas storage levels, Los Angeles bracing for strong winds amid fire risk, and the SEC suing Elon Musk for securities violations related to X. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each epis...

14 January 2025 | TikTok ban, NATO leaders hold meeting and Drones over German airbase 14.01.2025

Today, we will cover the TikTok ban set to take effect, NATO leaders discussing undersea pipeline and cable security, and Germany investigating suspected Russian drones over an airbase. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode in...

13 January 2025 | Zelenskyy offers POW exchange, Austrian women kidnapped, and civilians killed in Nigeria 13.01.2025

Today, we will cover Zelenskyy's offer for a North Korean POW exchange for Ukrainians, an Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger, and civilians mistakenly killed in a military airstrike in Nigeria. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each epi...

Three arrested for spying in Germany, Musk hosts German far-right, and Yoon's security chief has resigned 10.01.2025

Today, we will cover three individuals indicted on charges of spying for China in Germany, Elon Musk hosts an X talk with the German far-right AfD's Weidel, and Yoon's security chief has resigned, urging for a peaceful arrest. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events acros...

9 January 2025 | Lebanon appoints president, Turkey threatens Kurds, and Ukraine's allies meet about aid 09.01.2025

Today, we will cover the election of Lebanon's army chief as president, Turkey's threat of an offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters, and the push for aid by Ukraine's allies ahead of Trump's second term. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the wo...

8 January 2025 | Ukraine strikes oil depot, EU criticize Donald Trump, and Venezuela detains foreign nationals 08.01.2025

Today, we will be covering Ukraine strikes Russian Air Force oil depot Germany, and France criticise Donald Trump's Greenland threats and Venezuela detains two Americans among a group of 'mercenaries.' Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in...

7 January 2025 | Indonesia joins BRICS, Kazakhstan get flight black box, and Meta ends fact checking program 07.01.2025

Today, we will cover Indonesia's official admission as a full member of the BRICS bloc, Kazakhstan's receipt of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash data black box, and Meta's decision to discontinue its fact-checking program, following X's example. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most signific...

6 January 2025 | Ukraine opens new offensive, Austria far right party to form government, and Sarkozy on trial 06.01.2025

In today's update, we will cover Russia's confirmation of a new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk, Austria's far-right Freedom Party has been asked to form a government, and former French President Sarkozy is currently on trial over the 'Libyan case.' Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most sign...

3 January 2025 | South Korea stops arrest of Yoon, Russian oil spill reachs Crimea, and Russia Ukraine gas deal ends 03.01.2025

In today's update, we will cover South Korea's investigators halting the attempt to arrest Yoon, an oil spill from Russia's 'shadow fleet' reaching the Crimean shore, and growing worries in Eastern Europe as the Russia-Ukraine gas deal ends. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significa...

2 January 2025 | Tesla explodes outside Trump hotel, deadly truck attack in New Orleans and EU denies Hungary 1 billion euros 02.01.2025

In today's update, we will cover a large explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, a terrorism investigation following a deadly truck attack in New Orleans, and the EU's denial of one billion euros to Hungary due to reform failures. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant...

23 December 2024 | German arrested over TikTok threat, North Korea has reportedly had 1000 casualties, and thousands protest in Serbia 23.12.2024

Today's update covers a man arrested over a TikTok threat at a Christmas market in Germany, over 1,000 North Korean casualties reported in the Ukraine war according to South Korea, and tens of thousands of people joining student-led protests in Serbia. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's mos...

20 December 2024 | Musk supports Afd, Girl killed in Zagreb school attack, and US & UK sanction Georgian officals 20.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover German politicians criticizing Musk's support for the far-right AfD, the Zagreb school attack where a girl was killed and multiple injuries occurred, and the US and UK sanctioning Georgian officials over their crackdown on protests. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils...

19 December 2024 | Israel accused of genocide, Belgrade makes transport free, and Swedish police board Chinese ship 19.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover Israel's accusation of 'acts of genocide' regarding Gaza's water access, Belgrade's plan to make public transport free starting January 1, and the Swedish police boarding a Chinese ship to observe a cable investigation. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's mos...

18 December 2024 | Tate convicted, Coal use hits record high, and Russia detains suspect for bombing 18.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover the UK court's ruling against Andrew Tate in a tax case, the expected record high of world coal use in 2024, and Russia's detention of a suspect in the killing of General Igor Kirillov. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe...

17 December 2024 | TikTok fights ban, Bolivia may arrest former President, and Bomb kills general in Moscow 17.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover TikTok's request to the US Supreme Court to block a nationwide ban, Bolivian prosecutors' pursuit of an arrest warrant for Evo Morales, and a bomb that killed senior general Igor Kirillov in Moscow. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events...

16 December 2024 | Possible Bangladesh elections in 2025, EU sends diplomat to Syria and talks between Congo and Rwanda fail 16.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover the potential Bangladesh elections in 2025, the EU's decision to send a diplomat for talks with Syrian rebel leaders, and the cancellation of peace talks between Congo and Rwanda in Angola. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Eu...

Shooting the shit with Kervin from Aucoin 15.12.2024

In this weekend special,I chatted with Kervin from Aucoin (for his podcast, this is just a reupload), we talked about the current state of OSINT accounts on social media and the situation in Syria.  Check out his links here . Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across...

13 December 2024 | Dutch court allows weapon sales, Macron appoints new PM, and US bans some Georgian Politicians 13.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover the Dutch court's ruling against the ban on weapon sales to Israel, Macron's appointment of a new prime minister, and the US visa ban for Georgians accused of undermining democracy. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and...

12 December 2024 | SK President defends martial law, Australia and PNG sign deal, and Russia still in Syria 12.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover President South Korea's defense of martial law, Australia's sealing of a rugby deal with PNG to counter Chinese influence, and the uncertain fate of Russian military bases in Syria. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and...

11 December 2024 | German accused of sabotage, China holds drills near Taiwan, and Sudan faces crisis 11.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover a German national accused of planning rail sabotage in Russia. Additionally, China is expanding major military drills around Taiwan, and Sudan is facing its biggest humanitarian crisis on record. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by  HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events ac...

10 December 2024 | Healthcare CEO killer arrested, Netherlands starts border checks, and UK tries to stop smuggling 10.12.2024

In today's update, we will cover a man charged with the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, as well as the Netherlands beginning border controls to curb migration. Additionally, Germany and the UK have agreed on joint steps to combat people smuggling. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most...

9 December 2024 | Australia blocks China, countries halt Syrian asylum, and mercenary in Romania 09.12.2024

In today's update, we will be covering Australia seeks to block China with Nauru security deal Germany to halt Syrian asylum decisions and Romanian police foil armed mercenary plot Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distils the day's most significant events across Europe and the world in each episode into cl...

Listen to the The Intel Brief podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.