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The Intelligence from The Economist

Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist"s global network of correspondents. Every weekday this award-winning podcast picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to dive deep into a single story, vividly told. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of

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25:18

The human strain: can mpox be contained?

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/21

Mpox is spreading fast across Africa, yet public information campaigns are scant and vaccines in short supply. Is a new pandemic in the offing? Strategists are pondering a new potential threat from Russia: the possibility that it could detonate a nuclear weapon in space (09:42). And an Economist correspondent answers another of your questions about Artificial Intelligence (18:16).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist

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22:26

Byte by byte: Iran and Israel’s escalating cyberwar

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/20

While many people fear the risk of a wider war breaking out in the Middle East, a parallel battle is already ongoing – in the digital sphere. Can China challenge a long-standing duopoly in the airline industry (10:16)? And the latest Carrie Bradshaw index tells us where Americans can afford a solo apartment. Just don’t set your heart on New York… (17:22)Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about

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23:21

Hail Harris: the Democratic convention begins

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/19

As Democrats convene in Chicago, polls suggest Kamala Harris is ahead by a whisker in the US presidential race. Can the party sustain the momentum? In hospital, your recovery may depend not just on diagnostic technology or the drugs you take, but whether your doctor is a woman (10:11). And new research into elephant communication suggests the creatures may have something akin to names (16:34).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to

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26:33

Landing padded: the global-recession risk

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/16

Inflation, interest rates and jobless numbers are on healthy trends; markets are gaining back ground. As the spectre of global recession fades we ask why fear has persisted. In the second instalment of our series on dating we look at what singles are doing beyond the apps (10:23). And a tribute to Joss Naylor, Britain’s legend of fell running (18:51).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page

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23:52

One peace at a time: Gaza, Israel and Iran

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/15

Peace talks in Doha have a chance at progress even in Hamas’s absence. The outcome could determine the scope of Iran’s promised retaliations against Israel. New research suggests Mars may have an ocean’s worth of water deep in its crust (10:30). And Colombia’s bid to sate the global hunger for more sources of vanilla (18:14).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video

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25:06

Expelling mistake: the costs of hardline immigration...

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/09

The rich world is experiencing record migrant flows—and the attendant social upheaval. Finding immigration policies that are not economically ruinous is damnably hard. Our three-part series starts to unpack why people are so fed up with the big dating apps (11:10). And the head-spinning history of how break(danc)ing became an Olympic sport (18:44).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or

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21:28

Arrivals haul: anti-tourism’s folly

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/08

Tourists are getting decidedly less-warm welcomes in popular spots, but blunt anti-tourism policies are self-defeating. We look at how to maintain benefits for both the visitors and the visited. As Russia tries to avoid another military draft, a slick recruitment drive seems to be bringing in new troops (09:22). And fatigue with smartphones is leading to a fashion for dumb ones (15:22).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist

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24:04

Yuan direction: Chinese firms head south

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/08/01

As domestic demand in China slows, and the West puts up trade and political barriers, Chinese firms are shifting their focus to poorer parts of the world. After Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure intensify, our correspondent visits a wrecked power plant (9:10). And how the doner kebab became a cultural touchstone (17:00).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access

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24:11

Field of streams: sports viewing changes

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/26

As the Olympics begin, more people than ever will be watching via streaming services. We examine the changing viewing habits transforming sport’s role in the broadcast business. The sentencing of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist, reveals the empty, performative nature of justice in Russia today (11:10). And the internet has dubbed Kamala Harris “brat”—and that is a kind of compliment (18:34).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to

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23:45

Bibi talk: a speech light on detail

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/25

Anyone hoping to glean hints of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s plans for the Gaza war and its aftermath will have been disappointed: it was a political speech aimed at Israelis. Nigerians spend more than anyone on food, as a fraction of income. We look at the factors making the squeeze even tighter (11:44). And Starbucks franchises as community-level drivers of innovation (18:28).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist

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24:09

Dicky birds: the next pandemic?

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/19

The scars of the covid pandemic are still raw, but now a virus spreading among farm animals could leap to humans. Could bird flu become the next pandemic? White women are sometimes absolved of blame in the crime of slavery in America (9:50). Research suggests they may have been culpable too. And meet the creator of Dateline, the Economist’s history quiz (17:25).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more

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26:43

An officer and a gen AI: the future of war

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/12

Artificial intelligence is already making a difference in the theatre of war, and more involvement will certainly come. That raises a host of thorny ethical issues. In some cases, scientists just clocked, extinct beasts’ DNA can be extraordinarily well preserved—revealing once-inaccessible biological secrets (10:43). And remembering Pål Enger, who never quite knew why he felt compelled to steal “The Scream” (19:25).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information

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23:07

Leader of the package: Amazon turns 30

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/04

It has changed our lives and become one of the world’s most valuable companies. As Amazon turns 30, what comes next? Education is key to social mobility in India, so protests have erupted over widespread cheating in university entrance exams, presenting Modi’s new government with its first scandal (8:52). And why durian, a giant smelly fruit, has become a geopolitical tool (15:53)Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist

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3:32

Trailer: Boom!

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/04

Why are two old, unpopular men the only candidates for the world’s most demanding job? The answer lies in the peculiar politics of the generation born in the era of the bomb. It’s a generation that has enjoyed extraordinary wealth and progress. Yet their last act in politics sees the two main parties accusing each other of wrecking American democracy. As the boomers near the end of their political journey, John Prideaux, The Economist’s US editor, tries to make sense of their inheritance and their

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22:13

Degree programme: stopping heat deaths

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/03

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, they exacerbate existing inequalities. The poor, sick and elderly are particularly vulnerable. How should governments respond? Universities depend on the high fees international students pay. Now Indian scholars are replacing the diminishing flow of Chinese ones (10:00). And full-body deodorant is all the rage: find out if you should be using it (16:15).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to

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24:23

Rule and divide: Donald Trump is judged immune

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/02

The US Supreme Court has granted the former President immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office. We ask what that means for future Presidents and the 2024 American election. Humanity is standing by while sea levels rise. Now scientists want to geo-engineer polar ice to stem the flow (10:45). And why a hot sauce beloved by many suddenly disappeared from our shelves (19:45).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to

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23:44

Bet noir: Macron’s electoral gamble backfires

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/07/01

Marine Le Pen’s far-right party made great gains in the first round of France’s parliamentary election. The left did too. We ask what this means for France and President Emmanuel Macron. Thailand will soon legalise same-sex marriage, but in other areas, democratic freedoms are being threatened (10:20). And penalty shoot-outs are agony for players, coaches and spectators. Can technology help (16:20)?Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to

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50:33

The Weekend Intelligence: The state of Britain

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/06/29

On July 4th Britain will have a general election, one in which is widely expected to result in dramatic losses for the ruling Conservative party. If so, it would bring to an end 14 years of Tory rule. It’s been a turbulent period; the twin catastrophes of Brexit and Covid, set to the grinding and gloomy mood music of the 2008 financial crash. The Economist’s Andy Miller travels up and down the country, to the towns and cities shaped by these events, to get a sense of how Britain is feeling. Listen

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26:07

Debate and switch? Biden’s stumble

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/06/28

America’s president had one primary task at last night’s debate: to close down speculation about his mental faculties. It went so poorly his whole campaign is now in doubt. Tentative results from a newish instrument give tantalising hints that the leading theory on the universe’s makeup might need reworking entirely (10:20). And bullfighting moves from literal arenas to the political arena (18:40).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access

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23:29

Labour-saving: Britain’s probable next leader

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/06/27

After 14 years in opposition, Britain’s Labour Party is on track for a comprehensive win in next week’s general election. We profile Keir Starmer, its leader, asking whether his modus operandi can turn the country around, too. Despite the obvious distractions phones represent, Americans want their children to have them in schools (10:50). And auction houses get into the business of “art-based lending” (16:40).Sign up for and contribute questions to our subscriber-only British-election event on July

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