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This news podcast investigates a massive global financial scam. The podcast begins with the story of a small-town Kansas bank that loses $47 million due to a cryptocurrency investment scam orchestrated by its CEO. The investigation expands globally, revealing a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar criminal network inv...
This news podcast discusses the confirmation process of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. The podcast first highlights the relatively smooth confirmations of several nominees, then focuses on three particularly controversial picks: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of Natio...
This news podcast discusses two main topics. First, it reports on the M23 rebel group's takeover of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, highlighting the group's surprising discipline and suspected backing by Rwanda. The discussion then shifts to the broader implications of this event, drawing parallels to Russia'...
This news podcast investigates a global criminal industry centered around sophisticated financial scams. The podcast begins with the case of a Kansas bank that lost $47 million due to its CEO's involvement in a cryptocurrency scam, then expands to reveal a vast, multi-billion dollar criminal network operating internat...
This news podcast discusses two main topics. First, it reports on the market reaction to the release of a new, cost-effective AI model from a Chinese company, DeepSeek, causing significant drops in the share prices of major American tech companies like Nvidia. The second segment focuses on the challenges of implement...
This news podcast investigates a massive global financial scam. The episode begins with the case of a Kansas bank that lost $47 million due to its CEO's cryptocurrency investment in a sophisticated scam. The investigation expands globally, revealing a vast, multi-billion dollar criminal network involving forced labor...
This news podcast discusses the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a week after its implementation. The podcast details initial violations by Hamas, including the delayed release of an Israeli civilian, leading to temporary setbacks in the agreement. Thousands of Palestinians have since returned to northern ...
This news podcast investigates a massive global financial scam. The episode begins with the collapse of a small-town Kansas bank due to its CEO's ill-fated cryptocurrency investment, which lost $47 million. The investigation then expands globally, revealing a sophisticated, multi-billion dollar criminal network invol...
This news/current affairs podcast features an interview with Rachel Reeves, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer. The interview focuses on her economic strategy for the UK, particularly her "active supply side approach" aimed at boosting growth. Reeves defends her recent budget, emphasizing the need for fiscal stabi...
This news podcast discusses the rising popularity of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a hard-right party, in the lead-up to the upcoming federal election. The podcast features an interview with Tom Nuttall, The Economist's Berlin bureau chief, who analyzes the AfD's increased confidence, attributing it to internal ...
This news podcast discusses three main topics. First, it reports on the increasing threat to global trade posed by Houthi attacks in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, highlighting the unusual practice of obtaining safe passage via email and the significant economic impact, including a 70% collapse in shipping volumes through t...
This podcast episode is a news/current affairs discussion that incorporates elements of an interview podcast. The episode primarily analyzes Donald Trump's second inauguration, covering his speech, executive orders, and their potential impact. The discussion features interviews with two experts: a United States edito...
This news podcast discusses two main topics: the ceasefire in Gaza and the impact of Britain's rising minimum wage. The Gaza segment features an interview with Anshul Pfeffer, the Economist's Israel correspondent, detailing the fragile truce, the mood on the ground in both Gaza and Israel, and the uncertain long-term ...
This news podcast discusses recent developments in the space industry and the political implications of mass deportation in the United States. The first segment covers the successful orbital launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and contrasts it with SpaceX's Starship test flight, highlighting the competitive lands...
This news podcast from The Economist covers three main topics. First, it reports on a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, outlining the three-phase plan involving hostage releases and troop withdrawals. The agreement, similar to previous proposals, is contingent on parliamentary approval and faces potential ...
This news podcast discusses two significant current events. First, it covers the unprecedented arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his attempted imposition of martial law and subsequent impeachment. The discussion details the legal proceedings, including the potential for a criminal trial and new...
This news podcast from The Economist discusses rising government bond yields globally and their impact. The podcast begins by explaining the phenomenon of rising yields despite central banks cutting interest rates, attributing it to investor expectations of future rate hikes and persistent inflation. It then explores...
This news podcast discusses two major events: the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the upcoming confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense. The first segment details the extensive damage and economic impact of the wildfires, highlighting the flawed California insura...
In this episode of The Economist podcast, the focus shifts to Elon Musk's role in British politics and the looming challenges Europe faces if Trump is re-elected. The discussion begins by examining how Musk leverages X (formerly Twitter) to publicly criticize the UK government and its leader, Keir Starmer, emphasizing ...
In this episode of the Economist Intelligence podcast, the focus is on India's struggle to cope with climate change and the different strategies being employed. The discussion opens with a stark look at the dire effects of climate-related incidents, like mudslides, before diving into various adaptation methods. These i...
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