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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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24:39

Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/04/03

Even in the run-up to Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff hikes, few had expected such colossal levies. Our correspondent explains how they will shake America’s economy and global trade. After Sudanese government forces retake Khartoum, will this alter the course of the civil war (10:32)? And Shonda Rhimes is shaping watching habits (18:12).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to

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23:07

Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/04/02

Months ago, holding an election in wartorn Ukraine seemed impossible. Now plans are being made. Our correspondent explains the prospects for the campaign – and the chance of a ceasefire, which must precede it. How did “The Economist” cover American tariff hikes in the 1930s (8:29)? And why daylight savings time may not be so brilliant for your health (16:14).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information

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21:30

You spin me right round: Europe’s populists reckon...

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/27

For Europe’s hard-right politicians, Donald Trump’s second White House bid looked like validation and opportunity. Now that he is in it, the tensions and trade-offs are becoming clear. The Houthis’ grip over Yemen and the Red Sea is only strengthening, even as other Iranian proxies are waning (10:03). And a look at the boom in Christian entertainment (15:51).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our

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22:37

Spy-fall: Trump imperils intelligence pact

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/21

America’s international intelligence-sharing relationships have been decades in the making and rely not on a treaty but trust. Could Donald Trump damage the powerful spy alliance? Why we may soon be buying cutting-edge medicines developed in China (11:00). And introducing a new regular feature, “What to watch this weekend” (17:39).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 Economist

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21:37

Cold call: Putin thwarts Trump

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/19

Donald Trump hoped Vladimir Putin would agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Instead he made marginal concessions, then launched a missile attack. Our correspondent assesses the implications. Tesla’s falling sales are not just down to Elon Musk’s politics (9:42). And a flowering of literary erotica (15:40).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 Economist Podcasts+, please visit our

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28:18

Pompcast: Trump rallies Congress

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/05

American presidents often use their first meeting with Congress as a chance to lay out their agenda for the next four years. Donald Trump, by contrast, treated last night’s address like a campaign rally. Meet Ecuador’s tenacious anti-corruption champion (12:18). And co-host Jason Palmer plays an AI bot of Magnus Carlsen at chess (21:39).Jason Palmer v AI Magnus Carlsen: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3 Qe7 5. Nxd4 d5 6. Bb5 Qxe4+ 7. Ne2 Qxg2 8. Rg1 Qe4 9. Nd2 Qe7 10. b3 Nf6 11. Ba3 Qxa3 12. Nb1

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22:36

Buck off: US pauses Ukraine aid

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/04

In an effort to bring Ukraine to the negotiating table, America has paused military help to the war-torn country. What will this mean on the ground? Our correspondent explores a new cryptocurrency craze, visiting Turkey’s bazaars to meet people trading goods using stablecoins (9:43). And why the Louvre is staging its first fashion gala (16:00).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to

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24:45

Conversation peace: can Europe bargain with Russia?

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/03/03

European leaders met in London this weekend after Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s public row shattered hopes for a US-led truce in Ukraine. What did the summit achieve? Our correspondent visits Mexico’s border to find out if strengthened force will stem the flow of fentanyl to America (9:46). And remembering Muhsin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam (17:37).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For

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24:30

Love match: Modi-Trump’s tariffs tussle

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/02/14

The American president and Indian prime minister have long been friends. But when the two met at the White House yesterday, they had many thorny issues to discuss, including trade and immigration. Why the skies are getting smaller–and more crowded (10:40). And “Saturday Night Live” at 50 (17:57).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 Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs

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29:32

Eye to the chancellor: interviewing Friedrich Merz

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/02/11

The winner of Germany’s upcoming election will also play a crucial role in Europe. The Economist’s editor-in-chief speaks to Friedrich Merz, the front-runner for chancellor, on the scale of the problems–and his rather cautious solutions. Taiwan faces Chinese infiltration of its armed forces (14:00). And are backpacks really becoming cool (23:10)?Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to

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21:46

I’ll be jammed: electronic warfare in Ukraine

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/02/10

Some of the most frenetic innovation of Ukraine’s war happens in the electromagnetic spectrum: detecting and denying signals to and from materiel. This invisible battle will play out elsewhere. Cycling is notorious for doping scandals, but the latest way to gain an edge will be hard to spot (7:40). And why speeches in Britain’s Parliament are getting shorter and less important (15:00).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist

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42:37

Below Delhi, the search for India's mythical past

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/02/01

The Mahabharata is one of India’s two great Hindu epics. It is thousands of years old and thousands of pages long. Over the past 75 years archaeologists in India have been searching for evidence that this mythological story might be based on true events. The Economist’s Leo Mirani travels to Delhi to unearth the story behind the story, and asks who gets to control the past?Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For

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25:05

Turkish delight: influencing the new Syria

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/31

The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria will reshape the wider region. Our correspondent says few countries have as much to gain from a stable Syria as Turkey. How will it use its leverage (09:25)? Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies will change America’s economy. And remembering Italian hermit Mauro Morandi (17:30).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 Economist

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25:32

Peace by piece: a ceasefire in Gaza is close

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/16

After 15 months of fighting, a ceasefire in Gaza may soon be agreed. What does the deal entail –and could it last? Our correspondent has uncovered new information about Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and her relationship with Syria’s former dictator, Bashar al-Assad. And why Gen-Z has gone mad for matcha.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how

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22:44

Arrest development: South Korea’s Yoon held

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/15

After dramatic scenes in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained on insurrection charges, stemming from his attempt to impose martial law in December. But, says our correspondent, the political and economic fallout is not over. The craze for plastic surgery reaches some surprising body parts (7:46). And a visit to the world’s most disciplined primary schools –in Japan (16:40).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to

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23:25

View to a killing: bond yields rise and rise

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/14

Though central banks have cut interest rates, uncertainty about the future has sent yields sky-high. Our correspondent explains why expectations diverge from the economic data, and the impact on borrowers. Donald Trump’s desire to control Greenland using economic or military force provoked outrage. But could America buy the country (9:01)? And why Singapore’s iconic hawker centres are under threat (17:41).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and

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26:03

A run for cover: LA’s fires and insurance

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/13

Among the lessons emerging from California’s devastating fires is the idea that insurers cannot price risk on past data: the climate-change future is already here. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, has some misguided notions about women on the battlefield (10:10). And examining children’s literature: should it be all sugar and spice—or more real-world, where not everything’s nice (19:28)?Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about

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22:13

Towards Russia with love: Austria’s political tilt

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/08

A once-fringe far-right party looks close to power—and serves as another sign of a broad and worrying pro-Russia trend in central European politics. Meanwhile Jean-Marie Le Pen, who established the far-right party now close to power in France, has died; our correspondent reflects on his legacy (10:05). And our series The World Ahead examines financial inclusion in Latin America (16:07).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist

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25:01

It’s no longer Trudeau: Canada’s PM resigns

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/07

In the end Justin Trudeau could not resist the internal pressure. We ask why the liberal standard-bearer got pushed out, and what comes next. Ten years after terrorists raided the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical French newspaper, our correspondent speaks with its unbowed editor (10:10). And our series The World Ahead examines the nexus of AI and the pharmaceutical industry (19:08).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist

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25:16

Against the clock: Gaza peace talks

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/06

Israel continued to pound Gaza, even as ceasefire negotiations began in Qatar. The familiar dynamic will soon be interrupted by a new American administration. Our analysis shows that Nordic firms have markedly better fundamentals than the European average; we examine what’s behind all that success (10:18). And our series The World Ahead considers how democracy will fare in Asia in 2025 (18:37).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access

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