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Economist Podcasts

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#1650

Love match: Modi-Trump’s tariffs tussle

The American president and Indian prime minister have long been friends. But when the two ... more

14 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:30

14 Feb 2025


#1649

With this ring: Trump and Putin omit Ukraine

During a 90-minute telephone conversation, the American and Russian presidents [started ne... more

13 Feb 2025

22 MINS

22:53

13 Feb 2025


#1648

War hoarse: is Zelensky being heard?

In an interview with The Economist ahead of the Munich Security Conference, [Ukraine’s pre... more

12 Feb 2025

23 MINS

23:21

12 Feb 2025


#1647

Eye to the chancellor: interviewing Friedrich Merz

The winner of Germany’s upcoming election will also play a crucial role in Europe. The Eco... more

11 Feb 2025

29 MINS

29:32

11 Feb 2025


#1646

I’ll be jammed: electronic warfare in Ukraine

Some of the most frenetic innovation of Ukraine’s war happens in the electromagnetic spect... more

10 Feb 2025

21 MINS

21:46

10 Feb 2025


#1645

Scam Inc 3: The bottom line

How do you run a scam operation? Perks, recruitment, outsourcing and a monthly landscaping... more

08 Feb 2025

38 MINS

38:05

08 Feb 2025


#1644

Scam Inc 2: Opportunity of a lifetime

Who are the scammers? They aren't who you think. To listen to the full series, subscribe... more

08 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:00

08 Feb 2025


#1643

Scam Inc 1: Pigs in a barrel

You wouldn’t fall for a scam—would you? A small town in Kansas is left reeling after one ... more

08 Feb 2025

41 MINS

41:31

08 Feb 2025


#1642

It could happen to you: introducing “Scam Inc”

Our new [podcast series] (https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/scam-inc?utm_campaign=a... more

07 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:25

07 Feb 2025


#1641

Leeward: we meet South Korea’s probable president

We meet the [opposition leader] (https://www.economist.com/asia/2025/01/30/who-is-lee-jae-... more

06 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:04

06 Feb 2025


#1640

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

05 Feb 2025

03 MINS

03:47

05 Feb 2025


#1639

As a next resort: Trump’s vision for Gaza

The details President Donald Trump laid out for [American ownership and redevelopment] (ht... more

05 Feb 2025

25 MINS

25:29

05 Feb 2025


#1638

Rebel with a new cause: meeting Syria’s president

From media-studies dropout to international jihadist to Syria’s ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa has... more

04 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:44

04 Feb 2025


#1637

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

03 Feb 2025

03 MINS

03:47

03 Feb 2025


#1636

Thy neighbours, beggared: Trump’s opening tariffs

President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats, starting with Canada, Mexic... more

03 Feb 2025

21 MINS

21:55

03 Feb 2025


#1635

Below Delhi, the search for India's mythical past

The Mahabharata is one of India’s two great Hindu epics. It is thousands of years old and ... more

01 Feb 2025

42 MINS

42:37

01 Feb 2025


#1634

Turkish delight: influencing the new Syria

The fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria will reshape the wider region. Our correspondent says... more

31 Jan 2025

25 MINS

25:05

31 Jan 2025


#1633

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

30 Jan 2025

03 MINS

03:47

30 Jan 2025


#1632

Putty people: can Trump get his picks?

As some of Donald Trump’s most [controversial choices] (https://www.economist.com/united-s... more

30 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:20

30 Jan 2025


#1631

Remote control: Rwandan proxies occupy Congo

Rebels linked to Rwanda have occupied the [city of Goma] (https://www.economist.com/middle... more

29 Jan 2025

22 MINS

22:17

29 Jan 2025


#1630

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

28 Jan 2025

03 MINS

03:47

28 Jan 2025


#1629

Bot against America: a Chinese AI jolts markets

Silicon Valley firms have poured billions of dollars into artificial intelligence. But a n... more

28 Jan 2025

24 MINS

24:41

28 Jan 2025


#1628

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

27 Jan 2025

03 MINS

03:47

27 Jan 2025


#1627

Gaza, stripped: Palestinians return to ruins

Though thousands of Palestinians are going back to northern Gaza, rebuilding their lives a... more

27 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:35

27 Jan 2025


#1626

Trailer: Scam Inc

A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It... more

24 Jan 2025

03 MINS

03:47

24 Jan 2025


#1625

In with a chancellor: dissecting Britain’s growth plan

Rachel Reeves has had a rocky start as chancellor of the exchequer. Our editor-in-chief me... more

24 Jan 2025

21 MINS

21:25

24 Jan 2025


#1624

Right turn at a broken traffic light: Germany’s AfD

After the collapse of the governing “traffic light” coalition in December, the hard-right ... more

23 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:52

23 Jan 2025


#1623

A tax or attacks: how the Houthis fund themselves

The procedure is simple—genial, even. Contact Houthi rebels in Yemen and pay up, and your ... more

22 Jan 2025

22 MINS

22:50

22 Jan 2025


#1622

Executive orders of magnitude: Trump’s day one

Donald Trump is back in office, this time with [less pearl-clutching] (https://www.economi... more

21 Jan 2025

25 MINS

25:00

21 Jan 2025


#1621

Reunions and rubble: Gaza’s first moments of peace

Quiet skies, returned Israeli hostages, Gazans going back home: there is [much to celebrat... more

20 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:49

20 Jan 2025