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The podcast examines geopolitical and economic shifts, focusing on the implications of America's actions in Venezuela and the potential decline of the dollar's dominance. Regarding Venezuela, it analyzes China's limited support for Maduro and the possible message this sends to other nations relying on Chinese alliances...
The podcast analyzes America's intervention in Venezuela, triggered by the seizure of President Maduro, and its broader implications for the region. It highlights the clinical military operation led by the U.S., drawing parallels to the 1989 Panama invasion but noting key differences in scale and effectiveness. The dis...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the slump in China's art market due to the country's property crisis, COVID lockdowns, and governmental distaste for opulent spending; an analysis of British emigration statistics, revealing that claims of a "brain drain" are likely overs...
The Economist's podcast, "The Intelligence," reflects on its 20-year history and previews "The World Ahead" series. The episode reviews predictions from the previous year, highlighting hits and misses regarding Trump's influence, Chinese technological advancements, and geopolitical events. Looking forward to 2026, the ...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist looks back at the lives of notable and inspiring figures who died this year. The episode remembers Pope Francis, who aimed to change the Catholic Church into a more merciful institution. It also reflects on Dick Cheney's powerful and divisive tenure as Vice President,...
The Intelligence podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. It starts with an analysis of the best and worst performing economies of 2025, highlighting Portugal's success due to tourism, favorable tax regimes, and recovery from the 2008 recession, while also noting the struggles of countries affected by the...
The Intelligence podcast discusses two main topics: first, the political situation in Myanmar, focusing on the recent sham elections, the military junta's actions, and the resistance efforts led by figures like Dr. Teza Ahsan, also examining the impact of external factors such as China's changing support and the closur...
In this episode of The Intelligence from The Economist, Rosie Blore hosts Catherine Nixie and Oliver Morton to discuss books that have changed the world. Joined remotely by other Economist editors, including Josie DeLapp, John Fasman, Shailesh Chitnis, Rachel Lloyd, and Henry Kerr, the panel explores a variety of influ...
The Intelligence from The Economist presents its first annual end-of-year quiz show, hosted by Jason Palmer, featuring two teams: the "Jason Palmer Fan Club" (JPFC) and "The Low Bar." The quiz covers hard news, lighter global happenings, and a surprise third section, with questions posed by Jason and colleagues. The te...
The Intelligence podcast episode covers three distinct topics: the potential benefits and risks of economic recessions, the reliability and utility of online reviews, and the behind-the-scenes look at turkey farming for Christmas. The first segment explores the economic concept of "creative destruction" during recessio...
This podcast episode from The Economist covers two main topics: the rise of AI-generated content, or "slop," and its impact on creative industries, as well as a discussion on cross-gender friendships and their correlation with social liberalism, using Facebook data to analyze societal attitudes. The episode further exp...
The Intelligence podcast presents a year-end review, focusing on The Economist's annual "country of the year" debate. The discussion involves editors and correspondents who analyze global events and consider nations that have shown the most improvement. Contenders like Canada, Brazil, and South Korea are evaluated, wit...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: the competition between Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in the weight loss drug market, detailing Novo Nordisk's missteps and strategic changes, and a look into the British wool industry, exploring its historical significance, recent price increase...
This podcast episode from The Economist covers two main topics: the EU's decision to roll back its ban on petrol car sales by 2035 due to slower than expected adoption of electric vehicles and the potential implications for the European auto industry and carbon emission targets, and the possible nomination of a new cha...
"The Intelligence" podcast presents two distinct segments: The first segment covers the recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah party in Bondi Beach, Australia, with Asia correspondent Su-Lin Wong providing details on the shooters' background, the response from the Australian government and public, and the broader implicati...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: the conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong and its implications for civil liberties and international relations, featuring insights from Alice Su, and the surprising policy decisions of the current Labour government in London and their potential ...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses the rise of populist right parties in Europe, featuring insights from correspondents in Germany, France, and Britain. The discussion covers the similarities in ideology among these parties, such as anti-immigration policies and skepticism towards environment...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: Firstly, it analyzes America's latest national security strategy, questioning its implications for international relations and the extent to which it reflects actual policy. Secondly, it examines the long-term economic effects of remote w...
"The Intelligence" podcast presents three distinct segments: the impact of AI on the porn industry, exploring both potential benefits like reducing exploitation and significant risks such as deepfake abuse and the displacement of sex workers; the phenomenon of "dark tourism," where individuals visit sites of atrocities...
The Intelligence podcast presents three distinct segments: Firstly, it delves into a Supreme Court case concerning presidential power over independent agencies, examining potential shifts in governmental structure and the implications for congressional authority. Secondly, it addresses the growing issue of satellite co...
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