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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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We look at the peace that has settled over Khartoum, the ruined capital. War rages on elsewhere, and a slim chance at a settlement rests largely with the belligerents’ foreign patrons. We ask why President Donald Trump has picked a fight over a new b... more

We examine one of America’s primary races, in which a sharply lefty candidate beat the establishment figure. What does that reveal about changes in the Democratic Party? For decades China’s Yangtze River was a polluted, overfished mess. We look at th... more

Fewer clouds, shrinking ice caps, changing pollutants: all result in less of the sun’s energy being reflected back into space. Which is more bad news for a changing climate. Our correspondent explains why so much more of the world’s cocaine is passin... more

President Donald Trump’s claim that Hamas had agreed to disarm in Gaza was, at best, premature. We examine the sticking points of a lasting deal. New-business applications are on a tear in America. We ask why so many people are working for themselves... more

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John Weinland
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Episode: Omission accomplished: why the Iran-war cycle spins on
Sarah Lawrynuik
Deputy editor of The Intelligence
The Intelligence
Episode: Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Oliver Morton
Planetary Affairs editor
The Economist
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Vinjeru Mkandawire
News editor
The Economist
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Danielle Raz
US correspondent
The Economist
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Graham Reynolds
Boston's director of the nighttime economy
City of Boston
Episode: Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
Sonam Bangchok
Activist referenced during protests
Activist
Episode: Cockroaches 1, Modi 0: India’s remarkable protests
Yash Mishra
28-year-old hunger striker
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Episode: Cockroaches 1, Modi 0: India’s remarkable protests
Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, prominent tech innovator
SpaceX/Tesla
Episode: The Elon game: Musk’s vision of the future

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Jason Palmer
Host with Rosie Blau; senior Economist network host known for concise, data-driven discussions across politics, economics, and global affairs
Rosie Blau
Co-host/Correspondent; on-the-ground reporting and cultural/contextual framing, frequently guesting on diverse topics

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 10k ratings
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl

    Thank you for these book recommendations

    I gifted one (DCC) to my son for his birthday and he was thrilled that I had heard of it!

    Turns out he’s on book seven! Apple were unbelievably helpful in changing it and that involved speaking to a HUMAN.

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    Auldkirk
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Commie media

    Since when has the economist become a sucker to angry blue haired nose-pierced anti-Israel liberal leftist ‘activists’? Small wonder you have lost your standing. Grow a backbone!

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    Robspeeltgeeneensrisk
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Culture Correspondents that don‘t know who Dua Lipa is, shouldn‘t be Culture Correspondents 😂😂

    Also, you should provide an E Mail for Feedback, so that I don‘t have to write this as a review. I gave a low score bc I thought the culture section on celeb book clubs was utterly embarassing and snobbish. Saying that Instead of listening to reviews I should read every book is quite naive, maybe your culture correspondent has too much time on her hands 😂.To clarify: I have never listened to celeb book clubs and prob never will, though I was still cringing at the segment. Thank you

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    ChristophM61
    Germany3 months ago
  • Obituaries

    Besides all the other wonderful content on this podcast, I really look forward to the obituaries segment. Especially, Anne Wroe: always find her voice, her choices of the wide variety of people to highlight, and her writing, a joy to listen to and follow up on. Thank you Economist!

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    zparyani
    Canada3 months ago
  • Used to listen until today

    Today they decided to become a propaganda outlet for the trump regime and I canceled my economist subscriptions in their entirety. He has never been brave, and you have been brainwashed. Shameful reporting.

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    Fkice
    United States3 months ago

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Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Q: How might Pix influence American financial interests?
Pix is unlikely to disadvantage American card networks in a straightforward way; it's more a model of digital inclusion that could pressure card networks if it lowers merchant fees, while posing strategic competition risks for American networks in Latin America.
Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Q: What role do vaccines or drugs play in dementia risk?
Shingles vaccination shows a measurable reduction in dementia risk in long-term observational data; conventional anti-dementia drugs have limited efficacy and safety concerns, while newer approaches focus on early prevention and broader risk-factor management.
Working memory: the surprising decline of dementia
Q: What is behind the decline in dementia rates?
Genetic factors exist but lifestyle changes, education, and broad public health interventions appear to be driving the decline, with data from Finland, Sweden, and the UK supporting benefits from exercise, diet, and control of risk factors like hypertension and hearing loss.
Kyiv brawl: Ukraine’s top general fired
Q: Rosie asks for a broader view of what Zelensky's reshuffle means for Ukraine's strategy and political standing, including international reactions.
Zelensky emerges politically bruised; he faces ongoing pressure from allies who supported Fedorov and criticized Syrsky, and the reshuffle may offer a pathway to reform but also risks further controversy if not handled carefully.
Kyiv brawl: Ukraine’s top general fired
Q: Shashank, does the appointment of the new defense minister mean that the deeper problem is solved?
The appointment begins to address one problem—how the army is run—but it does not fully solve all structural issues, and broader reforms and political implications remain contentious.

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Three daily stories from a global economics and politics network are tied together with sharp analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and cultural context. The show routinely covers geopolitics, macroeconomics, technology, and international affairs, often pairing frontline reporting with big-picture implications for policy and markets. Noteworthy are its frequent high-profile guests from The Economist's network, a mix of diplomats, editors, correspondents, and sector experts, plus thematic weekend deep-dives that thread culture and industry through current events. The format emphasizes concise, fact-driven discourse aimed at professionals who want fast, credible insight across politics, business, and technology, with a steady stream of expert pe... more

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