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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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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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25:55

All the president’s money men: the Trumponomics team

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/03

There are three types of economics-minded people in Donald Trump’s incoming administration. We ask whether they are likely to collaborate or to compete. Tourism clearly adds to emissions, but new numbers show just how fast that fraction is rising (9:58). And the next in our The World Ahead series reveals a familiar planetary phenomenon that will disappear in 2025 (17:07).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+,

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21:54

Three presidents and counting: South Korea

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2025/01/02

The country is on its third president in as many weeks—a deep political crisis only made worse by the most deadly air disaster in South Korean history. A change to how Brazil’s football teams are run has lured investment galore, making for a potential rival to England’s top league (9:49). And why movie studios are so keen on plumbing video-game franchises (16:59).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit

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29:09

Mass graves: revealing Syria’s horror

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/12/18

Ten days after the fall of Syria’s dictator Bashar al-Assad, the full brutality of his rule is being uncovered. Our correspondent travels to a site near Damascus, thought to be a giant mass grave. Will France’s new prime minister restore stability (14:37)? And The Economist’s guide to the best films of 2024 (21:28).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+,

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20:06

Bye, cell: inside a notorious Syrian prison

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/12/11

As Syrians awoke to a new era, thousands rushed to fling open the dark, filthy prisons where Bashar al-Assad locked up dissenters. Our correspondent followed along. The first of our two-part series on spirituality reveals a lucrative nexus of DIY enlightenment and tourism (9:13). And the stumbles of Manchester City, a once-invincible side in England’s Premier League (15:27).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+,

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20:11

Dark side of the Yoon: South Korea’s chaos

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/12/04

The country’s increasingly unpopular president, Yoon Suk Yeol, backed down six hours after his shocking move of imposing martial law. South Korea’s democracy has held firm—so far. Brazil’s gangsters have found a neat way to launder assets through the legal economy: by getting involved with politics (7:26). And the hefty computations going into the design of breeze-free badminton arenas (15:17).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access

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23:33

Talk to EU later: Georgia’s fiery protests

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2024/12/03

The country has been turning increasingly away from Europe and towards Russia—but a halt to EU-accession talks has sparked enormous demonstrations. Researchers know unequivocally that ultra-processed foods are bad for you; we look into the persistent question of why (10.26). And fatherhood in East Asia is undergoing a quiet revolution as gender roles shift (18.22).Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit

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