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The Economist

The Economist

This podcast offers authoritative insight and opinion on global news, politics, business, finance, science, and technology. Through in-depth analysis and a global perspective, it explains current events and discerns future trends for an audience interested in rigorous reporting and independent thinking.

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Europe is not ready for the dystopian future of war | The Economist
Sep 20, 2026 · 0:02:48
✨ Editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes visited Ukraine's elite drone brigade.
0:02:48
Eric Schmidt: we aren’t going to pause AI progress | The Economist
Sep 19, 2026 · 0:02:47
✨ Eric Schmidt argues AI progress won't pause due to strong incentives.
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Another global choke point is under threat
Sep 18, 2026 · 0:02:38
✨ Iran-backed Houthis seized territory near Bab al-Mandab strait.
0:02:38
Why Russia is building its own version of Starlink | The Economist
Sep 18, 2026 · 0:06:47
✨ Russia is developing its own Starlink-like satellite system.
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Inside Ukraine's elite drone command bunker | The Economist
Sep 18, 2026 · 0:02:59
✨ Ukraine's war effort heavily relies on drones and data.
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How to replace one of the world's most dangerous jobs | The Economist
Sep 16, 2026 · 0:02:04
✨ Autonomous technology is making coal mines safer in China.
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What happens when the West's interceptors run out?
Sep 14, 2026 · 0:02:51
✨ Russia's ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine are increasing.
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The dangers of accidentally creating a conscious AI | The Economist
Sep 13, 2026 · 0:08:31
✨ AI consciousness is a growing concern for researchers.
0:08:31
Is Europe facing a "Muslim takeover"? The data says otherwise | The Economist
Sep 12, 2026 · 0:11:05
✨ European panic about Islam is widespread but not data-supported.
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How the anti-Muslim right and Islamists feed off each other | The Economist
Sep 12, 2026 · 0:02:03
✨ Germany's AfD party gains support on an anti-Muslim platform.
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Should Germany’s chancellor step down? | The Economist
Sep 10, 2026 · 0:02:11
✨ Friedrich Merz faces pressure after AfD's historic state election win.
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The staggering cost of insuring the Bayeux tapestry | The Economist
Sep 9, 2026 · 0:02:49
✨ The Bayeux Tapestry is now insured for a remarkable $1.1 billion.
0:02:49
Can the Chinese government end AI romances? | The Economist
Sep 7, 2026 · 0:02:57
✨ China's government is removing human-like personas from AI chatbots.
0:02:57
Nvidia’s boss is popular but vulnerable | The Economist
Sep 7, 2026 · 0:02:44
✨ Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is a popular figure, compared to Taylor Swift.
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Nvidia is funding an AI boom. Will it trigger a financial crash? | The Economist
Sep 7, 2026 · 0:07:19
✨ Nvidia's chip demand fuels the AI boom, making it the world's most valuable company.
0:07:19
Nepal’s disaster is a sign of warming times | The Economist
Sep 5, 2026 · 0:02:05
✨ Nepal's floods, caused by glacial avalanches, killed over 1,000 and left 4,000 missing.
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Sweden’s PM on working with the hard right | The Economist
Sep 4, 2026 · 0:02:33
✨ Sweden's PM Ulf Kristersson discusses election challenges and embracing the hard right.
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Why are kids becoming fussier eaters? | The Economist
Sep 3, 2026 · 0:02:44
✨ American children are increasingly picky eaters, a trend explored by Alexandra Suich Bass.
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Sweden’s PM on whether Europe can deter Russia for ever | The Economist
Sep 3, 2026 · 0:02:46
✨ Sweden's PM Ulf Kristersson questions Europe's long-term ability to deter Russia.
0:02:46
Sweden’s PM on whether NATO can depend on Trump | The Economist
Sep 2, 2026 · 0:06:09
✨ Sweden's NATO bid followed Russia's Ukraine invasion, ending neutrality.
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