The Intelligence from The Economist podcast

The Intelligence from The Economist

Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world. Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at [http://www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence] (www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence) . If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our [FAQs page] (https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts) at [https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts] (https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts)

Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world. Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at [http://www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence] (www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence) . If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our [FAQs page] (https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts) at [https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts] (https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts)

 

#1703

The Weekend Intelligence: The hunt for Austin Tice

On December 8th, 2024, rebels swept into Damascus and ousted Syria's dictator, Bashar al-A... more

3 hrs Ago

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38:42

3 hrs Ago


#1702

At your services: Britain’s economic bright spot

Growth is abysmal; wages are low. But seen from the outside, Britain is a great place to c... more

23 hrs Ago

23 MINS

23:14

23 hrs Ago


#1701

Migration roots: the broken asylum system

Immigration is a political lightning rod in part because the ageing global asylum pact is ... more

10 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:49

10 Jul 2025


#1700

Sprawl of duty: Trump’s tariff drama

Once again President Donald Trump [extended the deadline] (https://www.economist.com/finan... more

09 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:53

09 Jul 2025


#1699

The French reconnection: Macron in Britain

Anglo-French relations have not been [so good] (https://www.economist.com/britain/2025/07/... more

08 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:10

08 Jul 2025


#1698

Trump card: can he broker a Gaza deal?

While Israel and Hamas officials [discuss a ceasefire] (https://www.economist.com/middle-e... more

07 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:07

07 Jul 2025


#1697

Oh Keir! Labour’s torrid first year

After a landslide victory and promises for radical renewal, Britain’s [Labour government] ... more

04 Jul 2025

28 MINS

28:03

04 Jul 2025


#1696

Hard-core business: valuing OnlyFans

OnlyFans transformed the [online porn industry] (https://www.economist.com/business/2025/0... more

03 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:04

03 Jul 2025


#1695

Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation

As Donald Trump’s [landmark legislation] (https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2025/07... more

02 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:37

02 Jul 2025


#1694

Hard cell: Aung San Suu Kyi at 80

She was once the great hope for Myanmar. Though [Aung San Suu Kyi] (https://www.economist.... more

01 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:14

01 Jul 2025


#1693

Truce believers: Rwanda and Congo’s fragile deal

After decades of conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, last week D... more

30 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:14

30 Jun 2025


#1692

Going gang-buster: we meet Ecuador’s president

Yesterday’s arrest of a notorious gang leader is a win for Daniel Noboa. He [assures our j... more

27 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:48

27 Jun 2025


#1691

Not-deciding factor: Iran’s supreme leader

We examine the path of [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei] (https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and... more

26 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:54

26 Jun 2025


#1690

Stayed in China: a domestic-brand boom

Western brands used to define cool and luxurious in China. No longer. Now consumers are tu... more

25 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:54

25 Jun 2025


#1689

Truce and consequences: a fragile ceasefire in Iran

Iran’s strikes both before and apparently after a ceasefire began seem to threaten peace. ... more

24 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:44

24 Jun 2025


#1688

No good options: how Iran will respond

After America’s strikes intended to destroy Iran’s nuclear programme, one question is [whe... more

23 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:29

23 Jun 2025


#1687

Hurry up and wait: Trump’s choice on Iran

The most consequential decision of Donald Trump’s presidency is now on pause for two weeks... more

20 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:13

20 Jun 2025


#1686

I’d like not to thank the academy: graduates’ fortunes slip

The workplace wisdom that a university degree is a sure-fire key to success is very much [... more

19 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:14

19 Jun 2025


#1685

A house divided against itself: America simmers

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

18 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:23

18 Jun 2025


#1684

Confused unity: the mood in Iran

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

17 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:28

17 Jun 2025


#1683

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


#1682

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


#1681

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