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Economist Podcasts

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India
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Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology.

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Many people, including politicians, love to hate the super-rich, and assume they have gamed the system. Yet our correspondent reports that a growing share of today’s wealthiest earned their money providing goods and services we all want. A new crackd... more

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky. That follows days of protests at his sacking of the defence minister. Our correspondent analyses the fallout. America’s murder rate is fall... more

Today, Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun visits the White House to ask for Donald Trump’s help rebuilding the country. Our correspondent reports from his recent trip to Lebanon on the challenges it faces. Threats to Red Bull’s magnificent marketing mac... more

Andy Burnham faces tough challenges as Britain’s new prime minister, both within his party and the country at large. Our correspondent analyses his prospects. After years of strife, how can Syria be rebuilt? And food markets have changed New York.

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Ahmad al-Sharah
President of Syria (described in episode)
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Josie Delap
Middle East editor
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Count Binface
A fictional/performer political candidate
Independent candidate in UK elections
Episode: In it to bin it: Nigel Farage v Count Binface
Liv Schreiber
Camp Social's founder
Camp Social
Episode: Strait and narrowing: the Iran deal crumbles
Aaron Connelly
Asia diplomatic editor
The Economist
Episode: The case of the missing totem: Aung San Suu Kyi
Sondre Solstad
Senior data journalist at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: A hawk who flew on political winds: Lindsey Graham
Edward Threate
Owner of Threate Film Station, Route 66 enthusiast
Private individual
Episode: Peace fire: further US-Iran strikes
Farah Cheah
Writer covering Southeast Asia for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Peace fire: further US-Iran strikes
Ravind Reddy
Chief Minister of Telangana, India
Telangana Government
Episode: Peace fire: further US-Iran strikes

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Jason Palmer
Host of The Intelligence, The Economist
Rosie Blau
Host of The Intelligence from The Economist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.9k ratings
  • So much pun!

    Whoever writes the pun-tastic titles to your podcasts deserves a raise. The protocol may be stretched at times but never broken. Bravo!

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  • But not Israel

    It’s hard to fathom how you can talk about Russian atrocities like bombing a hospital and completely omit Israel from doing that and far worse. It’s inexplicable unless it isn’t.

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  • Interesting Perspectives and Analysis

    Although the Economist has a decidedly liberal bias, it is helpful to hear their perspective and analysis. They cover many news topics that you never hear about the US and the rest of the world. Many topics and countries that the US media ignore. Interesting perspectives on US and other nations issues and news.

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Audiences value the mix of geopolitics, economics, and culture segments.
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Fans highlight practical insights for business and policy decision-making.
Some critics note perceived bias and sound quality issues in a few episodes.

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A hawk who flew on political winds: Lindsey Graham
Q: Before we get into all that, give me a little sketch. Who was Lindsey Graham?
Lindsey Graham was a long-serving politician who started in the House of Representatives and then served many years as a senator, with a military background and a legal career that influenced his foreign policy views.
A firm Andy: what are new British PM’s plans?
Q: What is Burnham's stance on devolution and the North?
He advocates devolving power to the regions, including a No. 10 North office in Manchester, while insisting it's about the UK as a whole, not just the North.
A firm Andy: what are new British PM’s plans?
Q: What will Burnham do first after becoming prime minister?
He will appoint his cabinet, with the chancellor as the key economic post, and then navigate the tensions within the party while pursuing a devolution agenda.
Roaring trades: oil majors’ secret success story
Q: Why have European majors been more successful at this game than American majors?
Historically, European majors gained access to global markets and built lean, tightly run trading teams with strong information networks; American majors suffered earlier structural constraints and have had to invest more to scale up trading, whereas today the Europeans have refined the model and profited from volatility.
Roaring trades: oil majors’ secret success story
Q: Let's start with what you mean when you say trading.
Trading is buying someone else's product and selling it to the highest bidder, focusing on the spread between buy and sell prices rather than the absolute price of your own output, which can yield high profits in volatile conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Economist Podcasts

What is Economist Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekday show with a global network of correspondents delivering context on current affairs, business, science, and technology. Episodes commonly thread geopolitics, macroeconomics, and culture through field reporting, expert analysis, and on-the-ground updates from major regions. Noteworthy is the willingness to cross traditional boundaries—combining high-stakes policy discussions with industry trends, travel and culture segments, and technology insights—creating a globally informed, civically engaged, and business-savvy listening experience. Listeners are likely professionals seeking nuanced perspectives, with interest in markets, policy, and global developments, presented through a polished newsroom lens rather than purely opinionated t... more

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