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Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist's global network of correspondents. Every weekday the winner of "Best Daily Show" at the 2026 British Podcast Awards, picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to dive deep into a single story, vividly told.
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Episodes 1,183
Songs of disenchantment: the sorrow of Nigeria
Nigeria is suffering a worsening security crisis, compounded by a lean harvest, global aid cuts and rising energy prices. So why is President Bola Tinubu likely to win January’s election? Europe is struggling …
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Nigeria is suffering a worsening security crisis, compounded by a lean harvest, global aid cuts and rising energy prices. So why is President Bola Tinubu likely to win January’s election? Europe is struggling to develop a rival to Starlink and reduce reliance on American satellites. And our obituaries editor recalls the improbable career of author and conman Jeffrey Archer.
Watch extended clips from Insider here.
Guests and host:
- Ore Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent
- Jonathan Rosenthal, international correspondent
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Nigeria, Bola Tinubu
- Starlink, Ukraine, Musk, OneWeb, Eutelsat
- Jeffrey Archer, Kane and Abel, perjury
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Dunes and gloom: MBS’s annus horribilis
This week, Muhammad bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, was forced to postpone his annual investment summit. His other big bets on the kingdom’s future are also floundering. Sam Bankman-Fried, a …
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This week, Muhammad bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, was forced to postpone his annual investment summit. His other big bets on the kingdom’s future are also floundering. Sam Bankman-Fried, a crypto-billionaire supporter of effective altruism, calls our correspondent from prison. And things look hazy in Singapore and other Asian countries.
Guests and host:
- Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
- Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent
- Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- MBS, Saudi, Davos in the desert, Future Investment Initiative
- Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, effective altruism
- Indonesia, Singapore, wildfires, El Niño
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Cash test: can Europe support Ukraine alone?
Donald Trump’s administration is turning against Ukraine. But as European powers confront trouble at home, they are struggling to replace American support. Are US private science institutions entering a golden …
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Donald Trump’s administration is turning against Ukraine. But as European powers confront trouble at home, they are struggling to replace American support. Are US private science institutions entering a golden age? And the climb in art crime.
Guests and host:
- Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor
- Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent
- Vendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Ukraine, Witkoff, Zelenksy
- Scientific research, National Science Foundation
- Art theft, Louvre, Museum for Applied Art
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Disorder of magnitude: France’s riots
What started as student protests ballooned into national lawlessness. The disorder plays into the hands of France’s political extremes; expect more of it. In Zimbabwe white farmers are returning to work land …
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What started as student protests ballooned into national lawlessness. The disorder plays into the hands of France’s political extremes; expect more of it. In Zimbabwe white farmers are returning to work land taken by Robert Mugabe a quarter-century ago. And our columnist considers the delicate wording that might indemnify AI firms if the bots happen to wipe out humanity.
Guests and host:
- Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
- John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
- Andrew Palmer, “Bartleby” columnist
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- France riots, French politics
- Zimbabwe, agriculture, white farmers
- AI, extinction-level events, legalese, parody
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Independence eh? Canada’s referendum
The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts …
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The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts toward brain-computer interfaces, finding the country is closing the gap with America. And Britain’s “bug superhighways” link up the shrinking number of lush insect habitats.
Guests and host:
- Robert Russo, Canada writer
- Don Weinland, China business and finance editor
- Bella King, news editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Canada, Alberta, separatists, referendum
- China, brain-computer interfaces
- Britain, insects, conservation
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Schrödinger’s chat: can AI and scientists co-exist?
In recent weeks, AI has solved hundreds of previously unanswered maths problems. Our correspondents ask if machines can do the same in other areas of science and what role human researchers may play. Why crisps …
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In recent weeks, AI has solved hundreds of previously unanswered maths problems. Our correspondents ask if machines can do the same in other areas of science and what role human researchers may play. Why crisps are getting chunkier and chocolate chewier. And celebrating the life and work of author Annie Dillard.
Watch extended clips from Insider here.
Guests and host:
- Alex Hern, AI writer
- Alok Jha, science editor
- Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Scientific research, mathpocalypse, AI
- Crisps, snacks, texture, crunchtok
- Annie Dillard, nature, obituary
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An interview with Alice Weidel
Under Alice Weidel’s leadership the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a right-wing populist party, has been riding high. A series of successes in state elections have brought it closer than ever to power at …
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Under Alice Weidel’s leadership the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a right-wing populist party, has been riding high. A series of successes in state elections have brought it closer than ever to power at national level. Ms Weidel is perhaps best known for her calls for “remigration” and criticism of Germany’s support for Ukraine. She spoke to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, for The Insider, our video show for premium subscribers. Hear their conversation in full.
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Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback
Their struggles to get jobs or buy homes once propelled political movements. Now many millennials are out-earning their parents and in positions of power. Our correspondent explains the transformation …
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Their struggles to get jobs or buy homes once propelled political movements. Now many millennials are out-earning their parents and in positions of power. Our correspondent explains the transformation. Sophisticated tech tools are being used to sway voters in Israel. And why you should hold your tongue to high standards.
Guests and host:
- Callum Williams, senior economics writer
- Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
- Bella King, digital news editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Millennials, home ownership, unemployment
- Israel, election, Netanyahu
- Tongue-scrapers, dental hygiene
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Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals
Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for …
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Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for a mid-term bounce. India’s government is failing to quell Gen Z protests. And how song binds us together and brings joy.
Guests and host:
- Edward Carr, deputy editor of The Economist
- Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
- Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Ukraine, diesel, energy ceasefire, Starlink
- Cockroach party, Modi, Abhijeet Dipke
- Singing, Sacha Langton-Gilks, choir
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Unrest in peace: misery in Gaza
A year ago Donald Trump created the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza. Yet for many Palestinians, life is even harder, as the ceasefire is repeatedly violated, crime is rising and poverty rife. Why record labels …
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A year ago Donald Trump created the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza. Yet for many Palestinians, life is even harder, as the ceasefire is repeatedly violated, crime is rising and poverty rife. Why record labels are in a spin over AI music. And Japan is struggling to benefit from the global matcha boom.
Guests and host:
- Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondent
- Henry Tricks, US technology and media editor
- Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Gaza, Board of Peace, Hamas
- AI music, slop, Warner Music Group
- Matcha, Japan, Kagoshima
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Saudi under siege: Houthis attack airport
This weekend, Yemeni rebels struck Saudi Arabia’s international airport in the deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab country since the Iran war began in February. Our correspondent reports from Riyadh. How European …
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This weekend, Yemeni rebels struck Saudi Arabia’s international airport in the deadliest attack on a Gulf Arab country since the Iran war began in February. Our correspondent reports from Riyadh. How European manufacturers are adjusting to high energy prices and war. And the revival of writing by hand.
Guests and host:
- Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
- Guy Scriven, global business writer
- Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Saudi Arabia, Houthis, Yemen, Riyadh airport
- European carmakers, energy prices, tariffs
- Cursive, handwriting
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Saving your bacon: healthy-eating policy evolves
Decades of messaging have not worked, so governments are trying new ways to get citizens to eat well, from scary labelling to taxing the junkiest foods. Will it work? The death of a plague researcher in Russia …
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Decades of messaging have not worked, so governments are trying new ways to get citizens to eat well, from scary labelling to taxing the junkiest foods. Will it work? The death of a plague researcher in Russia is made more mysterious by the government’s resolute lack of transparency. And a tribute to Cyril Hilsum, the inventor behind ubiquitous flat-screen displays.
Watch extended clips from Insider here.
Guests and host:
- Slavea Chankova, health-care correspondent
- Alex Turner, defence editor
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- diet, public health, health policy
- Russia, plague, bioweapons
- Cyril Hilsum, liquid crystals, flat-screen displays
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Valley of the shadow of debt: bond-market jitters
Bond yields across the rich world keep ticking up. We take a global look at where the risks are mounting most, and just how much worry is warranted. What might have once seemed fanciful is becoming real …
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Bond yields across the rich world keep ticking up. We take a global look at where the risks are mounting most, and just how much worry is warranted. What might have once seemed fanciful is becoming real: delivering daylight to dark parts of the world using mirrors in space. And the fatal earnestness of “The Social Reckoning”.
Guests and host:
- Alex Domash, economics correspondent
- Tim Cross, senior science writer
- Tom Wainwright, culture correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- bond yields, monetary policy, animal spirits
- satellite technology, darkness and light
- “The Social Reckoning”, Aaron Sorkin
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Gilets jeunes? France’s school protests
What started as a small protest about conditions of a school and of schooling has mushroomed, and tapped into national anxieties that may prove hard to tame. In the context of the “Cornell 7” case we examine …
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What started as a small protest about conditions of a school and of schooling has mushroomed, and tapped into national anxieties that may prove hard to tame. In the context of the “Cornell 7” case we examine Title IX, the statute that should protect students—but that is failing. And how peddling superstitions to financiers is big business in India.
Guests and host:
- Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
- Stevie Hertz, US policy correspondent
- Abhishek Kumar, India writer
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- France protests, French politics
- Cornell 7, Title IX, sexual assault
- India, finance, astrology, superstition
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House call: Spain’s snap election
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is gambling that anger about housing might solidify his mandate in a snap poll. Most probably it will instead add to the rightward shift in European politics. America’s beef prices …
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is gambling that anger about housing might solidify his mandate in a snap poll. Most probably it will instead add to the rightward shift in European politics. America’s beef prices have never been higher, so why is it that the meatpackers have it so tough? And the battery technology to improve medical diagnostics you can swallow.
Listen to our episode of “Babbage” on edible electronics here.
Guests and host:
- Michael Reid, Spain correspondent and writer at large
- Bella King, news editor
- David Adam, science writer
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Spanish politics, housing crisis, Pedro Sánchez
- America’s meat industry, meatpackers
- medical diagnostics, edible electronics, battery technology
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Here comes the son? Brazil’s election tips rightward
Flávio Bolsonaro, populist-right son of the imprisoned coup architect Jair, received the most votes in the presidential first round. We ask why Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the incumbent, fell behind—and what is …
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Flávio Bolsonaro, populist-right son of the imprisoned coup architect Jair, received the most votes in the presidential first round. We ask why Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the incumbent, fell behind—and what is at stake when they go head-to-head. We examine Americans’ growing anger at automatic number-plate-reading cameras. And the demanding but lucrative business of nannying the children of the super-rich.
Guests and host:
- Ana Lankes, Brazil bureau chief
- Hollie Berman, news editor
- Alice Fulwood, US business editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Brazilian election, Lula, Bolsonaro, populist-right politics
- Flock cameras, American law enforcement, privacy, surveillance
- childcare, plutocrats
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Coffer stop: AI may shrink tax base
If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool …
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If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin, who revealed France’s barbarity in Algeria.
Watch extended clips from Insider here
Guests and host:
- Callum Williams, senior economics writer
- Nikita Ostrovsky, science writer
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption tax
- Climate change, paint, adaptation
- Stanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimes
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Trial and terror: Russia escalates Kyiv campaign
Russia has embarked on a new campaign to quell Ukraine, focused on supermarkets, playgrounds and other civilian targets. Our correspondent reports on the toll on daily life in Kyiv. Despite the backlash against …
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Russia has embarked on a new campaign to quell Ukraine, focused on supermarkets, playgrounds and other civilian targets. Our correspondent reports on the toll on daily life in Kyiv. Despite the backlash against “pervert glasses”, companies continue to develop AI-enabled smart specs. And how the pen changed history.
Guests and host:
- Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent
- Henry Tricks, US technology editor
- Catherine Nixey, Britain correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Ukraine, Kyiv, civilian targets
- Smart glasses, Meta, pervert glasses
- Fountain pen, Simon Garfield
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Cheques and the City: Premier League disgrace
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 rules. What penalty will the Premier League exact? Russia’s increasingly brazen attempts to provoke and undermine Europe. And why …
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An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 rules. What penalty will the Premier League exact? Russia’s increasingly brazen attempts to provoke and undermine Europe. And why cute Chiikawa, star of a Japanese blockbuster, gives comfort in anxious times.
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Guests and host:
- Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent
- Jonathan Rosenthal, international correspondent
- Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Man City, Abu Dhabi, Premier League
- Russia, Europe, grey-zone, drone
- Chiikawa, kawaii, manga
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Brazil rut: Lula v Bolsonaro, again
On October 4th, Brazil faces a polarising general election: re-elect the octogenarian incumbent or pick the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup. In some countries honour culture holds women …
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On October 4th, Brazil faces a polarising general election: re-elect the octogenarian incumbent or pick the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup. In some countries honour culture holds women back from even entering the workplace. And why artists are banning phones from concerts.
Guests and host:
- Ana Lankes, Brazil correspondent
- Robert Guest, deputy editor
- Vicky Jessop, culture writer
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Brazil, Lula, Bolsonaro
- Women, honour culture, equality
- Phone-free, concerts, gigs
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Foiled plot: did Iran plan British base attack?
Five men are in custody under suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after being arrested near a British military base used by American aircraft. This could mark a significant escalation in Iranian …
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Five men are in custody under suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after being arrested near a British military base used by American aircraft. This could mark a significant escalation in Iranian hybrid warfare. What oil firms are doing with their profits from the Gulf conflict. And why women’s wages rise after their male managers have daughters.
Guests and host:
- Matthew Symonds, contributing editor
- Matthieu Favas, commodities editor
- Michelle Hennessy, graphic detail editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Fairford, Iran, hybrid warfare, terrorist attack
- Oil, oil prices, Iran
- Gender-pay gap, fatherhood, daughters
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Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit
Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right …
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Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right influencer, is increasingly well known to MAGA types in America; we examine his rise to prominence. And remembering Bob Mackie, daring dressmaker to the stars.
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Guests and host:
- Simon Rabinovich, Beijing bureau chief
- Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, trade war, diplomacy
- Tommy Robinson, American politics, Texas
- Bob Mackie, fashion
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Home disadvantage: risks in housing markets
Rich-world house prices survived the last fit of interest-rate rises; our correspondent lays out why they may not this time. Nine months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, we ask if anything has …
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Rich-world house prices survived the last fit of interest-rate rises; our correspondent lays out why they may not this time. Nine months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, we ask if anything has changed. And a critical look at Israel’s hit show “Fauda” as it tackles the atrocities of October 7th.
Guests and host:
- Callum Williams, senior economics writer
- Josh Spencer, Asia news editor
- Andrew Miller, special correspondent
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- housing markets, bond yields, interest rates
- Australia, social media bans
- “Fauda”, October 7th
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National front-runner: who can beat Le Pen?
Marine Le Pen, party leader of France’s populist-right National Rally, starts her fourth presidential bid with a commanding lead. The country’s political centre is broad, fragmented—and flagging. A buffer zone …
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Marine Le Pen, party leader of France’s populist-right National Rally, starts her fourth presidential bid with a commanding lead. The country’s political centre is broad, fragmented—and flagging. A buffer zone against so-called infiltrators in India’s West Bengal state is making life miserable also for Indian citizens. And how Argentina’s supply of horses and cowboys led to world dominance in polo.
Guests and host:
- Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
- Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
- Hamish Clayton, culture writer
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- French politics, Marine Le Pen
- India, West Bengal, Bangladesh, Hindu nationalism
- Argentina, polo
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The mob rule: criminality consumes South Africa
An illicit shadow economy, rampant extortion and the capture of the criminal justice system: mafia members and tactics are eating away at the state. Oura seems to have captured the market for smart rings; we …
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An illicit shadow economy, rampant extortion and the capture of the criminal justice system: mafia members and tactics are eating away at the state. Oura seems to have captured the market for smart rings; we ask whether it can keep its lead finger-tight. And our correspondent finds convention upended, for good and bad, at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Guests and host:
- John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
- Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent
- Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- South Africa, organised crime, criminal justice
- wearable tech, Oura rings
- Lucas Museum
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Centre punch: Germany’s state-election shocker
Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it …
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Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it mean for him? Our correspondent looks into why there is so much enthusiasm for African stocks. And what the science says about blue-light exposure and sleep.
Guests and host:
- Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chief
- Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent
- Sam Wikeley, science correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- German politics, Friedrich Merz, AfD, Die Linke
- African stockmarkets, Aliko Dangote
- sleep science, blue light
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Drone truth: Russia has the upper hand
After a visit to Ukraine last week, our defence editor reports on a new phase of the war as Kyiv and other civilian targets are bombarded by Russian missiles. He also visits an elite Ukrainian drone unit. Why …
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After a visit to Ukraine last week, our defence editor reports on a new phase of the war as Kyiv and other civilian targets are bombarded by Russian missiles. He also visits an elite Ukrainian drone unit. Why alcohol companies are scrambling to innovate. And remembering the life of feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem. Watch extended clips from Insider
Guests and host:
- Alex Turner, defence editor
- Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer
- Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Ukraine, drones, Shahed, Kyiv
- Alcohol, beer, aperol
- Gloria Steinem, feminism
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Rise and shine: Warsh’s Fed rate test
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023. For the central bank’s new chair Kevin Warsh, that decision was a test both of monetary policy and politics. A governor’s …
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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023. For the central bank’s new chair Kevin Warsh, that decision was a test both of monetary policy and politics. A governor’s election in Okinawa is a boon to Japan’s military ambitions. And why summer is a casualty of climate change.
Guests and host:
- Archie Hall, acting economics editor
- Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter
- Andrew Miller, special correspondent
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, interest rates, inflation
- Okinawa, Japan
- Summer, climate change, heatwave
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The end of the world is AI? An existential threat
Is artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollably powerful? Our correspondent analyses whether a pause to breakneck development is possible or feasible. We have entered the new age of the orator. And why …
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Is artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollably powerful? Our correspondent analyses whether a pause to breakneck development is possible or feasible. We have entered the new age of the orator. And why cheese is getting more popular in India.
Guests and host:
- Alex Hern, AI writer
- Tom Wainwright, culture correspondent
- Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Human extinction, AI, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei
- Oral culture, literacy, James Marriott, Walter Ong
- Cheese, India, kalimpong
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Islamism in Britain: what is the threat?
Though a growing share of the British population is anxious about Islam, they have no reason to be. Islamism, a fringe ideology that believes government and society should be guided by Islamic principles, is …
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Though a growing share of the British population is anxious about Islam, they have no reason to be. Islamism, a fringe ideology that believes government and society should be guided by Islamic principles, is the real concern. America cracks down on multinationals’ efforts to shift profits overseas. And why corporate training videos are virtually useless.
Guests and host:
- Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent
- Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent
- Andrew Palmer, “Boss Class” host and Bartleby columnist
- Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
- Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
- Islamism, Britain, Islamophobia
- IRS, corporate tax, Coca-Cola
- Corporate training videos
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