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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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Air strikes and border raids have turned cross-border tensions into hot conflict. We ask what raised the temperature, and whether the Iran war may act to lower it. Meanwhile that war’s oil shock brings with it fears of rising inflation; we examine ho... more

As the war in Iran progresses, none of the options available to Donald Trump looks good. We examine each of them. Thailand’s Buddhist monks are implicated in lots of lawless and dodgy behaviour—but clearing out the bad apples is more complicated than... more

As attention has focused on war in Iran, Israel sees an opportunity to crush a weakened Hizbullah in Lebanon. Our correspondent says it would be far better for the Lebanese state to do so. As south-east Asia is modernising, Islam is counterintuitivel... more

A rash entry into a war of choice exposes President Donald Trump in a number of ways—and he may prove more dangerous as he becomes weaker. Turkey’s foreign entanglements mask the democratic backsliding at home; that is bad news for an opposition figu... more

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Gareth Browne
Middle East correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Who will deal the final blow? Israel, Lebanon and Hizbullah
Sue-Lin Wong
Asia correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Who will deal the final blow? Israel, Lebanon and Hizbullah
Piotr Zalewski
Turkey correspondent
The Economist
Episode: An act of self-harm: Trump’s latest war might be his undoing
Simon Wright
Industry editor
The Economist
Episode: Flagging carriers: war shuffles the Gulf-airline flight deck
Aliko Dangote
Africa's richest man and owner of Africa's largest refinery
Dangote Group
Episode: Barrel vault: a Nigerian refining giant rises
Anshel Pfeffer
Israel correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Lone goals: will US-Israel war aims diverge?
Rachana Shanbhogue
The Economist's business affairs editor
The Economist
Episode: Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout
Edward Carr
Deputy Editor, The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters
Avantika Chilkoti
Global business writer
The Economist
Episode: Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters

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Rosie Blau
Host of The Intelligence from The Economist (The Economist)
Jason Palmer
Host of The Intelligence from The Economist (The Intelligence team)
Mike Bird
Host of Money Talks

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 16.8k ratings
  • More like The Zionist. It is biased pro-Israel

    The Economist was at some point the best. However, they refused to acknowledge the genocide in Gaza. They very lightly criticize Israel of anything. At some point, the pattern became clear. I canceled my subscription. I will not pay for biased news.

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  • Getting Concerned

    I have subscribed to The Economist for 46 years. The magazine remains pretty balanced but the podcasts are getting increasingly liberal — not the classical type. I am a moderate Republican. The worst is Checks and Balance. I am not a huge fan of the Trump Admin, but the hosts’ loathing is unbridled and biting. Guests not balanced. The Intelligence is going in the same direction. What is happening Zanny? Are you so into The Insider that you are not watching the podcasts. Yes, podcasts are more op... more

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    United States6 days ago
  • Spam

    Spamming listeners feed with boss class trailer doesn’t reflect well on a rag positioning itself as a cut above the rest

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    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Left Wing Trash

    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.

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    TJ 54321
    United States3 months ago
  • Could be improved

    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.

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Obituary segments draw mixed reactions, some find them repetitive.
Ad-supported format can feel heavy with ads and paywalls.
High praise for global, data-driven analysis and reporter depth.
Overall, high regard for rigor and breadth of coverage.
Mixed feedback on bias; some listeners perceive opinion as fact at times.

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Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout
Q: So what other options are there?
The discussion points to releasing strategic stockpiles as a temporary relief, while recognizing that capacity constraints and the duration of hostilities will determine whether such measures meaningfully stabilize prices.
Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters
Q: And will this take some heat off the US-China relationship, do you think?
China has remained relatively cautious and on the sidelines, which may ease short-term tensions with the US but complicates long-term expectations about China's role as a mediator or power broker in the Middle East.
Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters
Q: So is there now clarity on the course of events or confusion?
The guests suggest there is mixed signaling from political leaders, which translates into volatility in markets rather than a clear-cut trajectory, with investors reacting to statements and ongoing actions.
Spars and strikes: Who backs Iran war?
Q: Adam, we're on day six of Operation Epic Fury. What happens next?
I think we'll continue to see a lot of bombing in the coming days and a degradation of Iran's military capabilities, though the bigger challenge is articulating a clear aim and end-state for the conflict.
The third Gulf war: one week on
Q: What are the practical implications for air defense stocks in the region if the fighting continues?
Interceptors are in high demand; while some stocks are being replenished, sustained conflict is likely to force rationing and could leave frontline defenses vulnerable over time.

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

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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