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Economist Podcasts

The Economist
Iran
United States
Donald Trump
China
Artificial Intelligence
Israel
Ukraine
Syria
Russia
NATO
Protests
Oil
India
Venezuela
Lebanon
United Kingdom
Generative AI
Spacex
Japan
Keir Starmer

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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Latest Episodes

The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. ... more

The Muslim Brotherhood won power and influence in the Arab Spring of 2011. Now autocrats are resurgent and its leaders are in jail or exile. Elon Musk says Europe is more dangerous than America. Is he right? And the puzzling popularity of padel.

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Britons are turning to artificial intelligence to file objections to state institutions, and claim their dues. The resulting deluge of complaints and demands may overwhelm bureaucracies. Should Catholic priests have to report child abuse disclosed in... more

We look at the peace that has settled over Khartoum, the ruined capital. War rages on elsewhere, and a slim chance at a settlement rests largely with the belligerents’ foreign patrons. We ask why President Donald Trump has picked a fight over a new b... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Jackson
Southern correspondent
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Episode: Under strAIn: breaking the British state
Peter Isley
Survivor of abuse and interviewee on religious freedom and child protection
Independent
Episode: Under strAIn: breaking the British state
Michael Reid
Spain correspondent and writer at large for The Economist, based in Madrid
The Economist
Episode: Taken littorally: Spain’s sudden crisis in Ceuta
Don Weinland
China Business and Finance Editor for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Omission accomplished: why the Iran-war cycle spins on
Anne Wroe
Obituaries editor for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Omission accomplished: why the Iran-war cycle spins on
Jonathan Rosenthal
International correspondent at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Oliver Morton
Planetary Affairs editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Corrine Reynolds
Boston's director of the nighttime economy
City of Boston
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, visionary in AI and technology
SpaceX, Tesla
Episode: The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

Hosts

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
  • Leaving

    Not interested in commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
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    iamnNirvana2
    United States2 months ago
  • 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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    Bravo Daily team!
    Australia2 months ago
  • 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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    United States2 months ago
  • 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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    Evolution is a fraud
    United States3 months ago
  • Cannot get past the AI voices. It's impossible to take serious.

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    MrBananaPants
    4 months ago

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Audiences value the mix of geopolitics, economics, and culture segments.
Listeners appreciate nuanced global context and diverse expert guests.
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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Outsider chance: ending Sudan’s proxy war
Q: Now, Tom, you went to Sudan to report this story. Tell us what it's like on the ground there today.
Tom Gardner describes Khartoum as a ruined, ghostly city with quiet streets and widespread destruction, noting that while some areas claimed to have returned to normal, most of the city remains heavily damaged and unwelcoming for residents.
Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Q: Can you put some bounds on how much fire danger is increasing and where we should watch next?
Morton explains that fire seasons are lengthening globally, with more days of high fire risk and a rise in extraordinary fires, suggesting surveillance of emerging hotspots like Indonesia and certain regions in the Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere.
An interview with Elon Musk
Q: Should governments be involved in regulating AI to mitigate risks?
Suggests a framework where leading companies coordinate testing; governments could intervene if a dangerous model is released without addressing risks, highlighting a preference for proactive, collaborative governance.
An interview with Elon Musk
Q: How do you think about the balance between rapid AI advancement and safety or regulatory action?
Advocates private-sector coordination to test new models before release, with government involvement if safety risks are not addressed; argues for transparent testing and potential international cooperation between the US and China.
An interview with Elon Musk
Q: How are your companies going to be making money in 10 years?
Money may be less central as automation and AI reshape production and services; the conversation discusses new business models, such as AI-enabled services, and the idea that wealth could accumulate through ownership and long-term investments rather than traditional quarterly profits.

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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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