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The Intelligence from The Economist

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Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist's global network of correspondents. Every weekday this award-winning podcast picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to dive deep into a single story, vividly told. ... more

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Noah Sneider
East Asia bureau chief
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Episode: The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions
Alex Domash
Economics correspondent
The Economist
Episode: The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions
Alexandra Suich Bass
Culture Editor
The Economist
Episode: The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions
Callum Williams
Senior economics writer
The Economist
Episode: The Robin Hood state: taxes are getting more progressive
Mark Johnson
Senior editor at The Economist
The Economist
Episode: Dhaka matters: an election for Bangladesh
Tom Sass
South Asia Bureau Chief
Episode: Survival Modi: Indian PM’s fortunes revive
Nick Pelham
Middle East correspondent for The Economist
The Economist
Episode: No middle ground: Iran’s dangerous division
Reza Pahlavi
Exiled son of the last Shah of Iran who envisions himself as a leader for Iran's future.
Episode: Clutching at shahs: Iran’s would-be revolutionary
Audra Blunt
Survivor of the Los Angeles wildfires, whose home was destroyed
Episode: In the line of fires: LA’s ashen suburbs one year on

Hosts

Rosie Blau
Co-host with extensive experience in journalism and coverage of global issues.
Jason Palmer
Co-host known for his analytical approach to news, providing depth and context to current events.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.8k ratings
  • Under Chavez

    Listening to this episode today and the guest can’t help but try and sneak in the lie about the people “suffering” under Hugo Chavez. This about a man who reduced poverty more than anybody in the history of their country and was extremely popular. The economist is and always will be western propaganda. Perhaps the people of Venezuela would have been better off if the Bank of England hadn’t stolen their gold reserves. Interesting how they just gloss over all the US sanctions too, which have cripp... more

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    Dtmmath
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  • Thank you

    Thank you for keeping me informed, entertained,

    and even occasionally delighted

    Today’s piece on the penny by Ann Wroe gave me the delight of hearing one of her incredibly well crafted stories of a life, without the remorse knowing that that particular person’s story has ended. What a lovely way to start a New Year.

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    9898moi
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best

    One of my favourite podcasts. Not really a keen follower of economics but these offer far more than that. Really well produced and presented and almost all of the stuff they cover is really interesting.

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    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • One of the few news sources that I trust.

    Podcast Addict
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    addem
    3 months ago
  • The Intelligence is a smart and engaging podcast that makes global news easy to understand. The hosts are insightful, and each episode offers a perfect mix of analysis and storytelling. A great daily listen for anyone who wants to stay informed.

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The in-depth coverage on Saturdays is especially valued for its detailed storytelling and rich context.
Some listeners express concerns regarding perceived biases in the reporting, particularly regarding political leanings.
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Listeners appreciate the concise and insightful analysis of global events, often finding it helpful for understanding complex topics.

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The splitting image: Yoon verdict will deepen divisions
Q: What will artificial intelligence do to the employment of real, sentient human beings?
AI could reshape jobs rather than erase them altogether, suggesting a collaborative future between humans and machines.
Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide
Q: So what is Takaichi going to do with this big mandate?
She wants to move much faster on her policies related to security and the economy.
Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide
Q: Where does this leave the opposition?
It's the absolute collapse of the mainstream left of center opposition in Japan.
Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide
Q: So how did Takaichi pull this off?
Her popularity has proven to be a potent force; she's had really long coattails in this election.
Snap judgement: Japan PM’s electoral landslide
Q: Just how significant is this victory for Takaichi and her party?
It's a really historic victory, Rosie. It's hard to overstate.

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