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- Today22 min
Let’s get this party restarted: Republicans reel from the midterms
As Donald Trump’s party absorbs a sobering defeat at the ballot box, politicians are in reflective mood. Is Trumpism over? Parents across income groups are spending more to get their children ahead, but it might be for naught. And the dramas trying to turn viewers against the underdog.Guests and host:Shashank Joshi, Washington bureau chiefVinjeru Mkandawire, news editorAndrew Miller, special correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered:American midterms, Republicans, DemocratsParenting, education, tutoringTelevision, “War”, villainsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Yesterday22 min
When chips are down: Nvidia CEO’s risky relationship
The liaison has become more than just family business as Jensen Huang’s lover is allegedly a Chinese spy. The FBI and Nvidia’s board are investigating, but what will become of the man at the centre of the AI boom? The deadly Ebola epidemic is spreading unchecked beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo. And a rural American cooking contest reveals much about food culture.Guests and host:Henry Tricks, US technology editorGisa Tunbridge, Africa writerJon Fasman, senior culture correspondent Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Nvidia, Jensen Huang, AIEbola, Kenya, epidemicRoadkill, Appalachian mountains, nose-to-tailListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago23 min
All eyes on Eisenkot: Israel’s could-be prime minister
The president has tasked the former general – and Binyamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival – with building a new government. With just six weeks and barely a third of the Knesset seats on his side, will he succeed? Russia has a stalled front line with Ukraine but is bombarding harder from the air. And why the sale of the world’s oldest biographical reference annual matters.Guests and host:Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondentSondre Solstad, data journalistCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israel, Gadi Eisenkot, Binyamin NetanyahuUkraine, Russia, Vladimir PutinWho’s Who, Britain, publishingListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago26 min
“Britain is back”: an interview with Andy Burnham
Ahead of the G20 summit in Manchester, Britain’s prime minister sets out his foreign-policy plans. From reviewing EU links, to brokering the relationship between America and China, he is making big promises. To Russia’s delight, war is eroding Ukraine's population. And a tribute to a renowned American labour leader. Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Hugo Gye, Britain political correspondentPiotr Zalewski, Turkey correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Britain, Andy Burham, BrexitUkraine, Russia, demographicsDolores Huerta, César Chávez, labour rightsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago23 min
Forever young: the business of longevity drugs
The success of GLP-1s has prompted biotechs to approach the challenge differently. After years of false starts and disappointing results, longevity drugs could be on the horizon. Do immigrants from some countries commit more sex crimes? And the big business of miniatures. Guests and host:Shailesh Chitnis, global business writerJames Fransham, data correspondentSascha Lowdermilk, culture internỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Longevity drugs, biotechnology, ageingImmigration, sex crime, BritainMiniatures, 3D printing, hobbiesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Not in Kansas any more: Republicans get a thrashing
In the end, the result was clear and uncontested: Democrats had an astonishingly good night. Our editors and correspondents across America report on the proceedings, and we ask what comes next—for Democrats, for Republicans and for Trumpism more widely.Guests and host:Edward Carr, deputy editorCharlotte Howard, United States editorRebecca Jackson, Southern correspondentDaniel Knowles, Midwest correspondentJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: midterm elections, Congressional controlDonald Trump, MAGAthe future of the free worldListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
Fertile ambitions: scientists’ plans to slow the biological clock
Two European startups are tackling the chromosomal abnormalities that make it difficult for older women to get pregnant. Their innovations might also prevent younger women from miscarrying. Belarusian culture looks increasingly Russian. And the world is taking a liking to biltong.Guests and host:Catherine Brahic, environment editorKatie Bryant, senior video producerJohn McDermott, chief Africa correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Infertility, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), Belarus, Russia, Alexander LukashenkoBiltong, South Africa, meatListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Off to the races: our American-midterms preview
Ahead of tomorrow’s legislative elections we consider the chances of a “blue wave”, the most influential demographics this time around and whether to expect election-administration trouble. Young people are deciding that bricks-and-mortar investment is not as dependable as the stocks-and-shares kind. And 100 years on from his death Harry Houdini still has lessons to teach about getting and staying famous.Guests and host:Charlotte Howard, United States editorKennett Werner, Washington correspondentVinjeru Mkandawire, news editorCaitlin Talbot, digital culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered:America’s midterm electionsproperty, securities, investingHarry Houdini, fameListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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