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"The Intelligence" podcast from The Economist presents three distinct segments: Firstly, it examines the state of Syria one year after Assad's fall, revealing a complex picture of diplomatic progress marred by domestic issues such as economic hardship, lack of transitional justice, and sectarian tensions. Secondly, the...
The Weekend Intelligence podcast delves into "Operation Midas," a massive corruption scandal in Ukraine, potentially involving over $100 million stolen from a country at war. The investigation, led by NABU and SAPO, uncovers a scheme within the state nuclear energy company, Energoatom, where officials skimmed millions ...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three main topics: the collapsing poll numbers of Britain's Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's strategy to combat the rise of the Reform party, the surge in executions in America despite declining support for the death penalty, and a tribute to...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: First, it analyzes Vladimir Putin's visit to India, exploring the delicate balance of Russia-India relations amidst growing American influence and the impact of Trump's tariffs. The discussion includes the deepening of defense and trade ties, ...
"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. It delves into the controversy surrounding America's boat bombing campaign in the Caribbean, particularly a strike off the coast of Venezuela, examining potential war crimes and the Trump administration's approach to the anti-drugs war. The podca...
"The Intelligence" podcast from The Economist offers a fresh perspective on global events. It explores China's growing innovation in autonomous taxis and pharmaceuticals, highlighting its advantages in manufacturing, talent, and agile regulation, while also considering the implications for global competition and securi...
"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers three distinct news stories. First, it examines the changing dynamics within Iran, based on a rare interview with the foreign minister, highlighting the country's internal pressures, shifts in social norms, and potential openness to a nuclear deal with the West. Second, it anal...
The Weekend Intelligence podcast explores the complex logistics and labor practices behind the massive food service operation on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas cruise ship. Host Barclay Bram investigates how the ship prepares 100,000 meals daily, tracing the influence of Auguste Escoffier's kitchen brigade system a...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three main stories: a deadly fire in Hong Kong and the public's reaction, including questions about housing for the poor and the role of the mainland government; ongoing protests in Georgia against the ruling party's shift towards Russia, highlighting the prote...
The Intelligence podcast episode covers three distinct topics: the UK's Chancellor's budget and its implications for economic growth, an interview with Robert Guest about Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India, and his potential as a future leader, and a discussion on effective interview questions ...
"The Intelligence" from The Economist delivers a fresh perspective on global events. The episode covers Cuba's economic struggles and lack of political reform, the potential of Britain to lead in quantum technology, and the conflict between conservationists and musicians over the endangered Pernambuco wood used for vio...
"The Intelligence" from The Economist offers a fresh perspective on global events. The podcast explores the rising minimum wage and its hidden costs, questioning whether it's the best approach to combat income inequality, and also examines how AI is changing the job application process, particularly cover letters, and ...
"The Intelligence" from The Economist delivers a fresh perspective on global events, covering the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, and the state of Bitcoin. The discussion on COP30 reveals a sense of disappointment as governments' appetite for climate action wanes, with the US notably absent and disagreements...
"The Intelligence" from The Economist delivers a fresh perspective on global events. This episode covers Britain's dramatic shift in asylum and immigration policies, inspired by Denmark's tough approach, and examines whether these reforms will achieve their goals amid public weariness and the rise of the Reform UK part...
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: a controversial peace proposal for Ukraine, and the state of Spain 50 years after the death of Franco. The discussion on Ukraine features an interview with a Ukraine correspondent, detailing a peace plan drafted by the US and Russia, the ongoi...
The Intelligence podcast from The Economist presents three distinct segments: First, it analyzes the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, highlighting Donald Trump's warm reception of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the implications of potential arms deals and investments. Second, the podcast d...
"The Intelligence" podcast episode presents two distinct news segments. The first segment discusses the conviction of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's former prime minister, for crimes against humanity, exploring the political ramifications, reactions within Bangladesh, and the potential impact on India-Bangladesh relations...
"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers three main topics: the protests in Mexico City following the assassination of a mayor known for cracking down on drug gangs, an analysis of the trial of the assassin of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, and the obituary of Peter Gurney, a bomb disposal expert. The disc...
"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers three distinct topics: the reconstruction efforts in Gaza following recent conflicts, the impact of AI on white-collar jobs in America, and a remembrance of James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA. The discussion on Gaza explores the challenges and obstacles fac...
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