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The Intelligence: Rishi Sunak’s report card

30 May 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by the Conservative Party during their time in office, including their own failings, inconsistent policies, and deteriorating public services. It also discusses the ongoing campaign between the Conservatives and Labour Party, highlighting the difficulties faced by the ...

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Trailer: The Modi Raj

29 May 2024
4m
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This podcast episode delves into the enigma surrounding Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India, exploring his complex persona and his impact on India's democracy. It discusses his highly visible presence but elusive nature, his economic achievements, and the concerns about his authoritarianism and promotion...

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The Intelligence: Strikes on Rafah

29 May 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the Israeli campaign in Gaza, the impact of bad weather on Palestinian lives, the influence of the Mexican diaspora on elections, the targeting of the diaspora vote by Mexican presidential candidates, the potential impact of Mexican expats on Mexican elections, th...

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The Modi Raj: Trailer

28 May 2024
4m
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This podcast episode explores the controversial figure of Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, and his impact on the country. It raises questions about Modi's true nature, his strongman approach, and the potential authoritarian streak he possesses. The episode analyzes Modi's vision for India, which includes a c...

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The Intelligence: An interview with the director of the IAEA

28 May 2024
22m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including concerns about Iran's nuclear program and Russia's occupation of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. It also discusses the challenges facing De Beers, a diamond mining and jewelry company, in the changing dynamics of the industry. Additionally, the episo...

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Stores of value: regulators lean on app vendors

27 May 2024
20m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the profitability and regulation of app stores, the increasing costs and impact of elections in India, and the challenges and potential solutions for tackling desert locust invasions. The app store duopoly held by Google and Apple is being scrutinized by regulator...

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The Weekend Intelligence: Georgia... the day after tomorrow

25 May 2024
44m
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This podcast episode explores the political complexities and suspicions surrounding Georgia's current situation. It highlights the concerns of Georgians regarding personal freedom and the fight for democracy, as well as the escalating tensions in the country. The episode also discusses the attacks on opponents of the f...

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Trailer: The Modi Raj

24 May 2024
4m
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This podcast episode delves into the enigmatic persona of Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. It explores his leadership style, his vision for the country, and the concerns surrounding his chauvinistic Hindu nationalist ideology. Despite India's economic growth under his leadership, there are legitimate fears a...

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Bibi blues: Israel’s fraying consensus

24 May 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores the political dysfunction within Israel's war cabinet and the challenges faced in achieving a ceasefire with Hamas. It emphasizes the reluctance of Prime Minister Netanyahu to develop a sensible plan due to his focus on political survival. Alternative plans, including a Palestinian adminis...

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Chip shots: breaking Nvidia’s AI grip

23 May 2024
23m
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This podcast episode explores the dominance of NVIDIA in the AI chip market, the challenges in efficiently connecting cores in AI chips, the efforts of various companies to challenge NVIDIA's dominance, the controversy surrounding the death count in Gaza during the war, and the concept of rematches in both literature a...

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AI and health part one: DrGPT will see you now

22 May 2024
45m
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This podcast episode explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, specifically focusing on its application in breast cancer screening with mammograms. It discusses the effectiveness of AI in detecting abnormalities that may be missed by human readers and highlights the broader applications of AI in m...

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See how the Lai lands: Taiwan’s new president

22 May 2024
22m
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This podcast episode discusses various topics including the inauguration speech of Lai Ching-te in Taiwan, the shrinking supply of stocks in global stock markets, the trend of companies remaining private for longer, the implications of the decreasing number of listed companies in public markets, and the history of lone...

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Crimes seen: The ICC chases Israel and Hamas

21 May 2024
23m
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This podcast episode discusses the International Criminal Court's decision to investigate the conduct of both Israeli and Hamas leadership in Israel and Gaza. The announcement has significant political consequences for Israel and its allies, emphasizing the importance of adherence to international law. The episode also...

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Succession unplanned: Iran’s president killed

20 May 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the rise of Mr. Raisi in Iran and the sustainability of the regime, concerns over Chinese espionage in the UK, the challenges and complexities of the UK-China relationship, and how young job seekers are using TikTok for career advice. These sections highlight the p...

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The Weekend Intelligence: Bombay, open city?

18 May 2024
46m
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This podcast episode explores the ongoing urbanization and redevelopment of Mumbai, highlighting the challenges of balancing development with preserving the city's identity and inclusive character. It discusses the impact of rapid construction on the city's diverse population and the erosion of affordability and access...

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Swat off the press: Meta v Canada’s news ploy

17 May 2024
23m
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This podcast episode explores two distinct topics: the ongoing dispute between the Canadian government and Meta (owner of Facebook) regarding news content payments, and the differences in working hours between Europe and America. In the first section, the podcast discusses the impact of Meta's refusal to pay news outle...

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Boiling over: an attempt on the Slovakian PM’s life

16 May 2024
24m
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This podcast episode explores the attempted assassination of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and the political polarization in Slovakia. It also discusses the unionization efforts in the South, specifically at the Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz plants, and the challenges faced by unions. Furthermore, the episode delves...

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Expenses claims: Trump’s hush-money trial

15 May 2024
25m
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This podcast episode covers multiple topics, including the testimonies in Donald Trump's trial, the rise of militias in the Middle East, and the changing portrayal of sexual content in films. The testimonies in the trial, particularly Michael Cohen's, could determine whether Trump is guilty of a campaign finance violat...

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Why are Chinese people running to Japan?

14 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores the trend of Chinese emigration to Japan and the reasons behind it. It discusses the significant rise in middle-class Chinese people moving to Japan, the changing perception of security in China, and the disillusionment felt by individuals in the tech industry. The episode also highlights ...

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The morale of the story: Ukraine’s front lines

14 May 2024
25m
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This podcast episode explores the experiences and insights of Ukrainian soldiers fighting against Russian aggression, the perception gap between economists and the general public regarding inflation, and the historical significance of Casa Arana and the impact of eco-literature in Colombia's Amazon region.

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