Economist Podcasts

Ukraine correspondent Oliver Carroll details Russia's escalating strategy to destabilize Kyiv through kinetic attacks, sabotage, and disinformation…

An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 Premier League financial rules, potentially facing severe sanctions and lawsuits from rival clubs.

Brazil’s October election pits incumbent Lula against Flavio Bolsonaro, with both candidates facing severe economic and corruption challenges that threaten the nation’s fiscal stability.

This episode examines the suspected Iranian hybrid warfare attack on RAF Fairford, a US-used British base, and its implications for UK security.

This episode analyzes the recent US-China summit, noting that while the trade truce was extended, substantive progress on AI and Taiwan remains…

Jason Palmer and Callum Williams analyze why rising bond yields pose a greater threat to the global housing market now than in 2021, citing increased…

This episode examines the French presidential race, where Marine Le Pen leads polls amid a fragmented center struggling to unify against her.

The episode examines the rise of organized crime in South Africa, where illicit economies, extortion mafias, and state capture now cost 10% of GDP,…

This episode examines the political crisis facing German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after his CDU suffered historic losses in state elections, alongside the surge of populist parties.

The episode examines Ukraine’s defense challenges as Russia gains an upper hand with jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles, threatening the…

The episode opens with a discussion on the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, analyzing the political and economic implications for…

The episode examines the existential risks of AI, featuring a discussion with Alex Hern on the "Hugging Face" hacking incident and the geopolitical race between the US and China.

This episode examines the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain, featuring correspondent Sonny Lokran who distinguishes between the religion of Islam and the political ideology of Islamism.

The episode examines the Houthis’ recent military advances in Yemen, which have disrupted Red Sea shipping and pressured oil markets, alongside a…

This first episode of "Shire Folk" traces the rise of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, exploring how his narrative of Britain as a "lost" nation has gained traction among American elites.

This episode examines OpenAI’s claim to have solved the Navier-Stokes millennium prize problem, sparking debate over whether AI solutions lack the…

This episode of The Intelligence examines three distinct stories: the US labor market, Chinese food safety, and a bizarre wildlife trade.

Economist reporter Georgia Banjo previews her investigation into Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist who has gained significant influence among powerful American figures.

The episode covers three main stories: an interview with Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who defends his radical economic reforms despite falling…

This episode examines the long-term decline in global student performance revealed by new OECD PISA data, attributing the drop to pandemic effects, lax discipline, and the haphazard use of technology.

The episode opens with a report on the Alternative for Germany’s shock 44% victory in Saxony-Anhalt, which threatens to install the country’s first…

This episode examines Nvidia’s aggressive financial engineering to sustain AI chip demand, raising concerns about circular financing risks akin to the dot-com boom.

This episode examines the political fallout of Trump’s mass deportation strategy, noting its shift from visible raids to quieter, tech-driven interior arrests and growing public disapproval.

This episode examines the AfD’s potential victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Palantir’s controversial UK contracts, and China’s emerging chocolate industry.

This episode covers Nepal’s devastating floods, analyzing the disaster's causes and the nation's unpreparedness amid political instability and climate change.

This episode explores AI’s disruptive rise in Hollywood, featuring a demonstration of AI-generated actors and discussions on cost-cutting versus job fears.

This episode covers China’s humanoid robot industry, highlighting the challenges of training data and the rapid expansion of training centers despite current limitations.

This episode covers a breakthrough Moderna mRNA cancer vaccine, featuring a patient’s experience and expert analysis on its potential and costs.

This episode examines US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s controversial attempt to lower bond yields, Iranian cyberattacks on vulnerable American…

The episode analyzes the US Treasury’s new economic sanctions against Iran, questioning their efficacy given Iran’s resilience and China’s role.

This episode examines the collapse of US-Canada trade talks, where last-minute US demands on trucks and French language protections led to new tariffs and Canadian retaliation.

This episode explores whether AI can achieve consciousness, debating biological versus computational theories with science editor Alok Jha.

Historian Yuval Noah Harari discusses AI’s potential to surpass human intelligence and control finance, arguing that trust is shifting from humans to algorithms.

This episode examines Ukraine’s political instability amid Russian attacks, China’s new mental health initiatives, and the cultural impact of Paw Patrol.

This episode explores the pharmaceutical potential of orexin agonists, which may rival GLP-1 drugs in treating narcolepsy and other conditions.

The episode examines escalating settler violence in the West Bank, where Israeli government complicity risks sparking a new front amid Gaza ceasefire talks.

This episode explores Zach Polanski’s transformation of the UK Green Party into a populist force, his unconventional background, and his rivalry with Labour.

This episode examines Afghanistan five years after the Taliban takeover, highlighting consolidated hardliner power, widespread poverty, and restricted freedoms for women.

This episode covers US-backed political talks in Venezuela aimed at restoring democracy, noting the controversial exclusion of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

The episode examines how China’s strategic oil stockpiles and import cuts mitigated global price shocks from the Iran war, preventing a supply crisis.

This episode examines the decline of the Muslim Brotherhood amid autocratic crackdowns and US pressure, debunks Elon Musk’s claims of rising European…

This episode explores an AI arms race where citizens use artificial intelligence to navigate complex government bureaucracies, potentially overwhelming state systems.

This episode examines Sudan’s ongoing civil war, detailing the devastation in Khartoum, the humanitarian crisis, and foreign interference by regional powers.

This episode examines Abdul El-Said’s progressive primary victory in Michigan, analyzing its implications for the Democratic Party and the upcoming Senate race.

This episode examines record ocean heat driven by reduced atmospheric reflectivity and sulfur emissions, noting the unintended warming consequences of air pollution controls.

This episode examines the stalled Gaza ceasefire, noting that despite Trump’s claims of a breakthrough, Israel and Hamas remain skeptical and entrenched.

This episode examines the migrant surge into Ceuta, attributing it to geopolitical tensions between Morocco and Algeria and Spain’s immigration policies.