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Daniella Raz
US correspondent
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Episode: Silver-year strongman: 25 years of Narendra Modi
Ann Wroe
Obituaries editor
The Economist
Episode: Silver-year strongman: 25 years of Narendra Modi
Tom Sasse
South Asia bureau chief
The Economist
Episode: Silver-year strongman: 25 years of Narendra Modi
Sam Wikeley
Science correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
Avantika Chilkoti
Global business writer
The Economist
Episode: Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
Daniel Knowles
Midwest correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
Rebecca Jackson
Southern correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Bye bye Bibi? Israel’s election results
Anshel Pfeffer
Israel correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Bye bye Bibi? Israel’s election results
Doug Dowson
Data journalist
The Economist
Episode: Bye bye Bibi? Israel’s election results

Hosts

Jason Palmer
Host of The Intelligence from The Economist; The Economist
Rosie Blau
Co-host; The Economist
Rosy Blore
Co-host/Host; The Economist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.9k ratings
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  • Extreme Right Wing Capitalist Bias

    Not all economic theory is built around Western domination & conservative capitalism. The lies casually spread here are dAngerous. And in a world already made dangerously unstable by inequality, their tone deafness is reckless.😑

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  • It is biased

    I canceled my subscription. I will not pay for biased news.

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    Edxs
    Canada23 days ago
  • Ads.

    Subscriber editions should be ad-free.

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  • Patronizing

    This episode about the difference between Islam and ‘Islamism’ is basically The Economist saying they think we’re stupid. This alleged distinction not only appears ignorant of the Quran and Islamic theology, but of the history of Islam to begin with. Tell me, O learned Economists, how did Islam spread across North Africa, Eastern Europe, and all the way to Spain? Was that ‘Islamism’? Read a book!

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Silver-year strongman: 25 years of Narendra Modi
Q: How healthy is India's democracy under Modi?
Sasse says opaque and centralized voter-roll revisions have damaged trust and reflect Modi's authoritarian streak, while noting that a decline in his popularity could allow institutions to push back.
Silver-year strongman: 25 years of Narendra Modi
Q: Now, Modi isn't the first strong dominant leader that India's seen. What makes his style of leadership different?
Sasse compares Modi with Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, describing his tight grip on his party and institutions and his move toward Hindu majoritarianism.
From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win
Q: Why are all these companies, bookshops, supermarkets, you name it, producing these kinds of products?
Merchandise helps companies build brand personality and community, and gives them a relatively inexpensive way to reach potential customers. Some local businesses also began selling it during the pandemic to support their finances.
From this day, fourth: Lula’s surprise win
Q: How did he do it?
Lula improved his campaign between rounds with more social-media activity, grassroots WhatsApp organizing and energetic rallies, while making costly promises to voters. Renewed scrutiny of Flávio Bolsonaro's alleged ties and past controversies also hurt his opponent.
Effective non-altruism: Elon Musk’s foundation
Q: OK, so what does the science say? I mean, surely it's a good idea to walk. How much should we be walking?
Wikeley says walking any amount is beneficial. Research cited in the conversation found substantial health benefits at around 7,000 steps daily compared with 2,000, with benefits tapering beyond that level.

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

A globally focused, issue-driven program that combines on-the-ground reporting with data-driven analysis across politics, economics, technology, and culture. Episodes frequently pair geopolitical developments (sanctions, conflicts, policy shifts) with macro trends (labor markets, AI disruption, oil and commodity cycles) and then contextualize them with expert commentary from correspondents and analysts. Distinctive strengths include multi-country perspectives, a willingness to cross topics in a single episode, and a habit of weaving data, policy, and human stories into a coherent narrative. Noteworthy is the show's habit of long, guest-heavy discussions and in-depth examinations of how policy, markets, and technology intersect in real-world... more

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