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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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31:37

An explosion still echoing: Chernobyl at 40

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/04/24

We go deep inside the Chernobyl nuclear-power plant and the surrounding exclusion zone, recounting the history of the accident on April 26 1986, and speaking with plant workers who were on shift that day. A pre-eminent Chernobyl historian discusses the lessons learned and yet to be learned from the disaster. And we consider the science still being done at Chernobyl.In 2024 “The Weekend Intelligence” went to Ukraine to consider the aftermath of the Russian invasion and occupation of Chernobyl, and

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26:03

Bringing the House down: our American midterms model

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/04/23

We examine what our forecast model predicts so far—and consider what might change its confident prediction for one house of Congress and toss-up call for the other. Our correspondent sits down with Steve Reich, a pioneering classical composer who is nearing his 90th birthday. And the surprising reason why firstborns tend to have more-successful lives.Additional music courtesy of Steve Reich (Nonesuch Records), Erik Hall (Western Vinyl)Guests and host:Dan Rosenheck, data editorJon Fasman, senior

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18:28

Mac daddy: Apple’s new boss

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/04/21

Tim Cook is stepping down after overseeing 15 years of spectacular growth. We take a look at his successor. Japan’s rural women are disproportionately heading to cities, and their home towns are working hard to lure them back. And a historical examination of boredom, and why Britons have perhaps less of it than they should.Guests and host:Tom Lee-Devlin, business editorMoeka Iida, Japan reporterCatherine Nixey, culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of

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25:58

Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/04/20

This week’s peace talks are endangered after American forces fired on and boarded a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. We visit Chernobyl’s ruined reactor to assess the damage done by a Russian drone to its enormous safety structure. The likes of McDonald’s and KFC have long been in China’s cities; now they are expanding at pace in the countryside.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentSarah Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence”Don Weinland, China business and finance

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25:51

Inside Caracas: Venezuela after Maduro

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/04/17

When America seized Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro in January, it left the rest of his regime intact. Three months on, our correspondent finds optimism and some loosening of repression. Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado fled to America, now she explains her ambitions for the country. And celebrating the life of Nick Pope, who spent decades investigating UFOs.Guests and host:Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, host of “The

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25:47

Hungary for change? A challenger to Orban

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2026/04/06

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s prime minister, is an idol to the global nationalist conservative right. Losing the next election would have far-reaching consequences. Could tourists help boost jaguar populations in South and Central America? And the number of Catholic saints is soaring.Guests and host:Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”Matt Steinglass, Europe editorAna Lankes, Brazil correspondentCatherine Nixey, culture correspondentTopics covered:Hungary,

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22:03

Drone wolf: Ukraine’s missile mastermind

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2026/04/01

Ukraine’s resistance to Russia relies on the clever use of drones. Much of that strategy is down to a single person, a former grain trader with a great idea. Our correspondent meets him. Since the Brexit vote a decade ago, Britain has become more like Europe. And why American universities are abandoning the notorious swimming test.Guests and host:Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentMatthew Holehouse, Britain public policy editorDoug Dowson, data journalistRosie Blau, co-host of “The

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24:41

The bog of war: week five begins

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/03/30

The Iran conflict is escalating with little prospect of an end in sight. Our correspondent explains why a US ground invasion is likely. In an ongoing history series, we look at how America’s attitude to migrants changed as it got richer. And “Project Hail Mary” is a sci-fi film drawing wide audiences.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentAnnie Crabill, a news editor in New YorkAlexandra Suich Bass, Culture editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of

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22:04

Algorithm and blues: a watershed social-media verdict

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/03/26

A jury in California agreed with a plaintiff who argued that Meta and Google, two social-media giants, designed their platforms to be addictive. That opens the floodgates to more litigation and perhaps to regulatory change. We examine the world’s maritime chokepoints and how they shape geopolitics—littorally, not figuratively. And how digitally animated films came to dominate the box office.Guests and host:Tom Wainwright, media editorAnton La Guardia, diplomatic editorAlex Selby-Boothroyd, head of

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20:05

(Another) all-out war: Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/03/24

Air strikes and border raids have turned cross-border tensions into hot conflict. We ask what raised the temperature, and whether the Iran war may act to lower it. Meanwhile that war’s oil shock brings with it fears of rising inflation; we examine how recent disruptions might inform policy decisions. And “listening parties”, once for music-industry insiders, are becoming the norm.Guests and host:Tom Sasse, south Asia bureau chiefJoshua Roberts, capital markets correspondentCaitlin Talbot, digital

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22:59

From bad to awful: Trump’s four options in Iran

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2026/03/23

As the war in Iran progresses, none of the options available to Donald Trump looks good. We examine each of them. Thailand’s Buddhist monks are implicated in lots of lawless and dodgy behaviour—but clearing out the bad apples is more complicated than it seems. And gene-editing comes to the fruit bowl: we look at what science is serving up next.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentAlizée Jean-Baptiste, Asia senior podcasts producerMaria Lisik, news editorRosie Blau, co-host of

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29:42

The third Gulf war: one week on

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/03/06

After a momentous week, our editors reflect on how uncertainty about the goals of the war in Iran will affect its course. Iran’s retaliation has been fierce and wide ranging. How long can Gulf stocks of missile interceptors last? And our obituaries editor looks back at the life of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei.Guests and host:Edward Carr, Economist deputy editorJosie Delap, Middle East editorShashank Joshi, defence editorAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics

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24:55

Poised and confused: the will-he-won’t-he of Iran...

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/26

As a military build-up continues in the Middle East, President Donald Trump’s messaging remains ambiguous. What could, at this stage, head off conflict? Our series on America’s 250th birthday continues with a dive into our archive on the era leading up to civil war. And a couple of recommendations for the silver and the small screen.Guests and host:Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentAnnie Crabill, senior digital editorAlexandra Suich Bass, Culture editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The

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24:27

Chapo, Mayo, Mencho: another Mexican kingpin falls

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/25

The targeting of “El Mencho”, the leader of one of the country’s two biggest gangs, has resulted in a predictable spate of violence—more of which is virtually assured. We take a rare look inside Russia to see how four years of war has changed the country. And some surprising advice on how to get your best marathon time.Guests and host:Sarah Birke, Mexico City bureau chiefArkady Ostrovsky, Russia editorTim Cross, senior science writerAinslie Johnstone, data journalistJason Palmer, co-host of “The

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21:04

A world-changing war: four years in Ukraine

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/24

On the fourth anniversary of a war that many predicted would last mere days, much has changed—even beyond the unthinkable misery in Ukraine itself. Alliances have weakened, Europe is rearming like never before and the very nature of modern war has been redefined. Our correspondents take stock and consider what kind of peace is even possible.Guests and host:Edward Carr, deputy editorOliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentShashank Joshi, defence editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics

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21:14

When the levy brakes: Trump’s tariffs struck down

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/23

The smackdown by America’s Supreme Court was resounding: the bulk of Donald Trump’s tariffs were instituted illegally. He will try to rebuild his tariff wall, brick by brick—creating a new crop of winners and losers. Australia’s surging One Nation party threatens a conservative coalition that was already looking slightly shaky. And why Agatha Christie’s prolific output is so enduringly popular.Guests and host:Rachana Shanbhogue, business-affairs editorAaron Connelly, Asia diplomatic editorJon

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25:47

The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/19

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s ex-president, has been handed a life sentence for insurrection. That is by no means the end of the story of division in the country. Nervous AI-watchers fret about which workers might be replaced; our analysis suggests white-collar workers can breathe easy. And the memoir of Gisèle Pelicot, a rape survivor turned global symbol of strength.Guests and hosts:Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chiefAlex Domash, economics correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, Culture editorRosie

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20:53

A Keir-death experience: Britain's PM clings on

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/10

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls for his resignation from a senior party member. He has survived – but Britain’s prime minister is now fighting for his political survival. Assisted dying legislation is catching up with public opinion in America. And what happens when skiing meets rodeo?Guests and host:Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Sacha Nauta, Britain editorStevie Hertz, US policy correspondentAryn Braun, West Coast corrrespondentTopics covered:Keir Starmer’s political futureAssisted dying

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23:09

Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/09

Takaichi Sanae’s gamble to call a general election has paid off. How will the prime minister’s thumping victory change Japan? New legislation in Republican states could imperil academic freedom. And why “Taxi Driver” resonates 50 years after the film’s release.Guests and host:Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chiefRebecca Jackson, Southern correspondentAndrew Miller, author of The Economist’s Back Story column on cultureTopics covered:Japan’s electionUniversity

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20:21

Peter and the wolves: Mandelson falls but Epstein...

The Intelligence from The Economist ·

2026/02/04

Peter Mandelson was a totem of Britain’s Labour party for decades. The newest Epstein files mark the end of his political career. What are the consequences for the country’s prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer? Ryanair is controversial and widely hated—yet strangely successful. And why so many animals engage in same-sex relationships.To get 15% off Economist Education’s new business writing and storytelling course, register with the code ECONWRITING-15.Listen to what matters most, from global politics

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