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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.

 

#1752

A house divided against itself: America simmers

Political assassinations. Troops on city streets. [National protests] (https://www.economi... more

9 hrs Ago

24 MINS

24:23

9 hrs Ago


#1751

Confused unity: the mood in Iran

A sudden war made Iran’s leaders look unprepared. And many Iranians loathe the regime. But... more

Yesterday

23 MINS

23:28

Yesterday


#1750

Bunkers unbusted: Israel and Iran

So far, Israel’s strikes have not accomplished the stated mission of crippling Iran’s nucl... more

16 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:40

16 Jun 2025


#1749

Lone raider: Israel bombs Iran

After Israel launches an [all-out assault] (https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-afri... more

13 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:11

13 Jun 2025


#1748

Same news story: why Murdoch endures

The all-famous Murdoch clan is engaged in a [fierce battle] (https://www.economist.com/bus... more

12 Jun 2025

18 MINS

18:57

12 Jun 2025


#1747

Golden girls: do parents prefer them?

For centuries, male children were prized as heirs and breadwinners. Now the [desire to hav... more

11 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:59

11 Jun 2025


#1746

Core blimey: what’s up at Apple?

It brought us the iPhone–and changed the world. Now [Apple is struggling] (https://www.eco... more

10 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:15

10 Jun 2025


#1745

California screaming: National Guard in LA

Our correspondent [reports from LA] (https://www.economist.com/united-states/2025/06/08/se... more

09 Jun 2025

20 MINS

20:26

09 Jun 2025


#1744

Billion dollar babies: Trump-Musk spat

What happens when the world’s most powerful man falls out with its richest? Our correspond... more

06 Jun 2025

27 MINS

27:41

06 Jun 2025


#1743

Count their losses: Russia casualties hit 1m

As the number of [Russian dead and injured] (https://www.economist.com/international/2025/... more

05 Jun 2025

19 MINS

19:50

05 Jun 2025


#1742

He’s got Seoul: South Korea’s new leader

The election of [South Korea’s new president] (https://www.economist.com/asia/2025/06/03/c... more

04 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:02

04 Jun 2025


#1741

Apocalypse soon? Britain ups its defence

Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a b... more

03 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:34

03 Jun 2025