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Economist Podcasts The Economist
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Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology.
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The Intelligence: AI rest my case
The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language models (LLMs). But will the courts consider it fair use? Why ex-inmates are so likely to die just after they leave prison (10:15). And, the case for booing in sports (16:13).
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Drum Tower: Ramadan in Xinjiang
New religious regulations in Xinjiang stipulate that mosques should look Chinese and religious figures should behave patriotically. What do those rules look like on the ground, and did they affect Ramadan celebrations for Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities this year?
David Rennie, The Economist’s Beijing bureau chief visited the far-western region to find out if people are still allowed to fast, and whether—contrary to what officials say—mosques really are being destroyed.
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The Intelligence: Ready, Aid, Fire
At a time when Russia has been making significant gains, an allocated $61bn of aid for Ukraine will be felt on the battlefield almost instantly. Will it help turn the course of the war? In a world of endless supply chain disruptions, how can businesses shore up against the costs (11:26)? And the appeal of two-month-old stew (18:37).
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The Weekend Intelligence: Kennedy for president?
Robert F. Kennedy junior is channelling his most famous uncle in his bid to become America’s next president. Mr Kennedy is an outsider, a political dynast, a government and vaccine sceptic, a lifelong falconer and more. But is he a potential president? The Economist's Andrew Miller sat down with the man with the famous name to find out.
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The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?
A missile has reportedly struck a site in the Islamic Republic. If this is retaliation for Iran’s most recent attacks, then it is a muted response. But is there still a risk of escalation? As India’s election kicks off, a look into why the opposition is likely to have a poor showing (09:07). And, a tribute to the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo (19:15).
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Checks and Balance: Stormy weather
A jury has been selected in Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan. The case has been criticised as flawed and partisan, but of the four indictments against Mr Trump, it may be the only one to produce a verdict before the election. Now the trial is underway, what should one make of it? And what difference could a guilty verdict make?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. Jed Shugerman of Boston University and The Economist’s James Bennet and Kennett Werner also contribute.
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast
Love Tom Roley’s pronunciation. Just listened to his contribution dated December 2,2019
The (Left Wing) Economist?
These podcasts have excellent hosts who are articulate and clearly well informed. Their guest list and journalists are outstanding.
‘...who is our correspondent in the Congo.’ Et cetera is fantastic.
Unfortunately, to my disgust, I slowly realised that this highly informative and well produced series of podcasts has a dark side:
After a few weeks I started noticing a some blood under their fingernails: uncharitableness towards conservatives (e.g. slandering Ben Shapiro before having to change their headline) and even centrists when presently right of centre opinions (e.g. the Steven Pinker interview).
Then I began to hear an absence of the ‘S’ word when episodes discussed Venezuela. In turn I have so far not see an episode on the greatest story of our time: the post war global wirtschaftswunder which has lifted billions of people from poverty.
The best encapsulation of the my unease with The Economist generally is their ‘Open Future’ page. To paraphrase: ‘We love liberalism, in its canonical sense; social and economic freedom insofar as you do not impose costs on others... how should we tear down capitalism?’
I still listen to the Economist due to its intelligent and well read hosts like Anne McElvoy, the great guests and the cornucopia of information.
However I am now of the impression that they are a de facto left wing think tank(which is fine) masquerading as common sense centrists; innocently look for the objective facts to make the world as great a place for as many people as possible.
2 accents & lots of curious facts
Great show - really interesting & indightful stories. Also great that its not all in an American accent. Fabulous stories maybe a little less ‘chitter chatter ‘ & more ‘get to the story’- you’re audience are intelligent so no need for such a long precursor. Thanks guys keep up the good work.