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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.

 

#1736

All talk, no sanctions: Trump lifts Syria embargo

As Donald Trump removes bans on [trade with Syria] (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025... more

12 hrs Ago

24 MINS

24:25

12 hrs Ago


#1735

Hunger strikes: Agony in Gaza as Israel blocks aid

A ceasefire becomes ever more [urgent in Gaza] (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/05/... more

Yesterday

24 MINS

24:50

Yesterday


#1734

Meet the boss: Liz Reid of Google

For Season 2, we’re releasing an extended interview alongside each episode. This week: Who... more

12 May 2025

36 MINS

36:34

12 May 2025


#1733

Innovation: Coming up with new ideas

Forget the hammocks and ping-pong tables. Creativity takes work. Managers at Google, Lego ... more

12 May 2025

35 MINS

35:36

12 May 2025


#1732

Duty falls: US and China reach a deal

Tariffs against China were the centrepiece of Donald Trump’s [“Liberation Day”] (https://w... more

12 May 2025

21 MINS

21:41

12 May 2025


#1731

Holy smoke! An American pope

The choice of Robert Prevost reflects a desire for [unity and compromise] (https://www.eco... more

09 May 2025

27 MINS

27:05

09 May 2025


#1730

Identity parades: our VE-Day special

Eighty years since the surrender of Nazi forces, we consider the differing ways that natio... more

08 May 2025

25 MINS

25:33

08 May 2025


#1729

Neighbour-rattling: India strikes Pakistan

Two weeks after a terrorist attack in Kashmir, Indian missiles [streaked into Pakistan] (h... more

07 May 2025

24 MINS

24:34

07 May 2025


#1728

Trailer: Boss Class Season 2

Good bosses are rare. They don’t have to be. The skills of management can be learned. The ... more

06 May 2025

02 MINS

02:03

06 May 2025


#1727

First not past the post: Germany’s chancellor shocker

In a post-war first, Germany’s round of parliamentary voting for a chancellor did not prod... more

06 May 2025

22 MINS

22:22

06 May 2025


#1726

Trailer: Boss Class Season 2

Good bosses are rare. They don’t have to be. The skills of management can be learned. The ... more

05 May 2025

02 MINS

02:03

05 May 2025


#1725

People vilify plastic. they should use it better instead

Many people view [plastic] (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/04/16/dont-overlook-the... more

05 May 2025

22 MINS

22:14

05 May 2025


#1724

Trailer: Boss Class Season 2

Good bosses are rare. They don’t have to be. The skills of management can be learned. The ... more

02 May 2025

02 MINS

02:03

02 May 2025


#1723

Aussie rules: give Trumpism the boot

Australia’s Conservative party was on the ascent until Donald Trump took office in January... more

02 May 2025

24 MINS

24:15

02 May 2025


#1722

Trailer: Boss Class Season 2

Good bosses are rare. They don’t have to be. The skills of management can be learned. The ... more

01 May 2025

02 MINS

02:03

01 May 2025


#1721

Mine craft: US-Ukraine resource deal

America and [Ukraine] (https://www.economist.com/topics/ukraine-at-war?utm_campaign=a.io&u... more

01 May 2025

23 MINS

23:10

01 May 2025