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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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Tocqueville saw America’s faith in its own democracy as a vital force. But these days the majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Can a group of maximum security prisoners in Sing Sing offer a vision of how to get ba... more

John Prideaux, The Economist’s US Editor, embarks on a roadtrip to see how America’s democracy is faring in the era of Trump. 

His companion is a long-dead French aristocrat called Alexis De Tocqueville, author of arguably the best book ever written... more

An interview with Lee Jae Myung, South Korea’s president, a year into his role. Though he has stabilised a turbulent polity and overseen a stock market rally, the path ahead may be bumpy. Can India’s cockroach party become a powerful political moveme... more

Tocqueville saw America’s faith in its own democracy as a vital force. But these days the majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Can a group of maximum security prisoners in Sing Sing offer a vision of how to get ba... more

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Tom Sasse
South Asia Bureau Chief
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Episode: Pregnant pause: India’s slumping fertility
Hugo Gye
British political correspondent for The Economist
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Episode: A murder exploited: Britain’s George Floyd moment that wasn’t
Christian Odendahl
European Economics Editor, The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Mistrusting the process: containing Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Ann Wroe
Obituaries editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: New world of warcraft: how conflict has forever changed
Kinley Salmon
Latin America correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba
Abelardo de Lesprayas
Hard right presidential candidate ( El Tigre )
Colombia political opposition
Episode: Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba
Iván Cepeda
Hard left presidential candidate
Colombia political landscape
Episode: Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba
Paloma Valencia
Establishment/center-right candidate
Colombia political landscape
Episode: Deal or ordeal: Trump’s bad options in Cuba
Vinjeru Mkandawire
News editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: What price victory? Ukraine on the front foot

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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
  • 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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  • Cannot get past the AI voices. It's impossible to take serious.

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  • Great topics

    I love these topics but I find this hard to listen to because the male interviewer sounds like a computer. His voice has no inflection. It’s so weird; so monotone.

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    Canada2 months ago
  • A Common Partisan Tabloid

    Unreliable propagandist slop, as sensationalised and biased as every other publication these days. Despite the low opinion many had always held toward the paper (unfairly, I once thought), The Economist is a pale shadow even of its former self. Already in decline, ZMB has been its death knell. Under her editorship it has gone full tabloid.

    I had subscribed loyally for 28 years – and defended it robustly against its critics – but finally gave up hope last month. So long, old friend.

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Mistrusting the process: containing Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Q: What is the current state of the outbreak in eastern DRC?
The outbreak is growing with many suspected cases and deaths, but the numbers may be undercounted due to testing limits and spread to nearby regions, while authorities push for more field testing and international support.
Pregnant pause: India’s slumping fertility
Q: Why is this fertility trend happening so quickly in poorer countries?
Experts point to three main drivers: girls' education giving women more life autonomy, a rise in parental aspirations as schooling expands, and cultural shifts that make smaller families increasingly aspirational, aided by access to information through smartphones.
On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in
Q: Why are AI ads becoming more common in chatbots, and what does that mean for users?
Ads are being used to monetize the expensive operation costs of models like OpenAI's, with early results suggesting users tolerate ads and that the ad ecosystem could grow to substantial scale if targeting improves.
On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in
Q: What does the Trump-Merz spat reveal about Germany's standing as an ally?
It highlights vulnerabilities in coalition trust and signals to allies that German leadership may be unpredictable, complicating coordination on security matters.
On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in
Q: How much of Merz's trouble is attributable to domestic coalition dynamics versus international pressures?
The consensus is that domestic infighting and reform bottlenecks are the dominant drag, with international issues like US-German defense ties exacerbating an already fragile mood.

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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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