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As Israel continues to pound Iran and expands its offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon, there are rumblings of disunity with America over the path and goal of the conflict. Why now is the time to buy rubbish stocks. And celebrating the life of gran... more
Iran continues to retaliate against attacks with ferocity. Though many of its ballistic missile facilities have been razed, its vast drone armoury is powerful and destructive. Who will benefit from India’s boom in data centres? And why giant board ga... more
Overnight, the Pentagon said it “eliminated” 16 Iranian mine-laying ships, raising further jitters about the global impact of the war in Iran. Fifteen years after a tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan is restarting reactors. And our ... more
After oil prices climbed to nearly $120 a barrel yesterday, Donald Trump signalled a possible abrupt end to the conflict in Iran. Markets calmed, but the course of the war remains unclear. Why China’s government has said little about Iran. And how a ... more
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Nothing redeeming about their reporting. Their primary motivation seems to be to advance their liberal ideologies rather than any real economic information. Don’t waste your time.
The interviews and information provided is interesting but opinion is too often presented as fact. It would be better if the speakers differentiated between their take aways and other point of views.
Luckily we don’t live in a bubble. The earth has an amazing way to cleanse itself or we would all be dead from ww1andww2 and the many hundreds of nuclear tests. And Save the planet nuclear meltdowns etc. oil seems to be a natural re accuring resource. Wind farms kill everything around them. Including the sea floor around them seem to be dead zones. Why don’t you care about that?
Oil and natural gas are plentiful and safe. More lifted out of poverty because of those than anything else. More live... more
Lately it feels like there are three obituaries a week. I listen to the intelligence to get a quick overview of current events while getting ready in the morning. The obituaries don’t fit that goal. Maybe give them their own separate show that can be punished when relevant?
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A weekday global news podcast that blends political analysis, economics, business, and international affairs with occasional culture and science segments. It tends to emphasize geopolitics, energy markets, macro policy, and major global risk drivers, often featuring a mix of editors, correspondents, and subject-matter experts. Notable strengths include data-informed briefings, on-the-ground reporting, and expert context from The Economist's global network; a few listeners find the ad-supported format and obituary-heavy segments less desirable, but many appreciate the rigorous, wide-ranging coverage. This show is likely especially valuable for listeners who want concise, globally focused analysis with actionable takeaways for policymakers, e... more
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