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Is London as dangerous you think?

2026-02-07

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In reality it’s one of the safest major cities in the world.

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What would Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like? | The Economist

2026-02-06

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Donald Trump has tapped Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for? So far markets have reacted positively to his nomination, but some fear he is in the pocket of the president and could do some serious damage to the economy. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Edward Carr, deputy editor, and a panel of our economics editors unpack ‘Warshanomics’, and ask how it would work in practice. #US...

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What would Kevin Warsh do as Fed chair? | The Economist

2026-02-06

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Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for? Our top editors unpack “Warshanomics” and its implications for the wider American economy. #usa #economics #trump #federalreserve Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3NY7nd3 Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA...

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Is Cuba’s regime about to collapse?

2026-02-05

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Cuba is heading for disaster. President Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela has triggered a severe oil shortage on the island. If the Cuban regime cannot make a deal with Trump, the country risks devastating blackouts. The Economist

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Why are so many people joining cults? | The Economist

2026-02-05

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Is the internet helping cults thrive? The Economist’s News editor, Carla Subirana Artús, and co-host of The Intelligence podcast, Rosie Blau, explore how social media has helped cults gain large numbers of new followers. 00:00 – How is the internet changing how cults operate? 01:06 – How many cults actually exist today? 02:06 – What actually is a cult? 04:57 – How dangerous are online cults? 05:31 – What can be done to stop cults? Listen to the...

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How effective is the war on drugs in Colombia? | The Economist

2026-02-03

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Almost 70% of the world's cocaine is made in Colombia and its president, Gustavo Petro, is under pressure from Donald Trump to crack down on the war on drugs. Claire McQue, The Economist's Latin America contributor, joined one of the raids to destroy a cocaine-producing laboratory. #trump #colombia #drugs #petro Read more: https://econ.st/4ryeY0s Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app:...

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Welcome to zero-migration America

2026-02-02

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Forget tariff wars; the most radical economic experiment of Donald Trump’s presidency is his attempt to bring net migration to zero. He says it will protect American workers. It’s more likely to cause profound long-term damage—leaving America poorer, smaller and less innovative. #trump #uspolitics #immigration #migration

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Open AI chair explains why every business will need an AI agent

2026-01-31

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In this new season of the Boss Class podcast, host, Andrew Palmer, sits down with Bret Taylor, Chair of OpenAI and co-founder of Sierra, to discuss the future of AI agents and their impact on businesses around the world. Listen to the new series of ‘Boss Class’ here: https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/boss-class 00:00 - What made Bret Taylor pay attention to AI? 01:25 - Why is generative AI different from past computing? 05:30 - Why does AI...

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Is Donald Trump building his own paramilitary militia?

2026-01-31

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Is ICE an aggressive immigration agency or a paramilitary force? On the latest episode of Insider, Robert Guest, our deputy editor, examines how the group compares with paramilitary forces elsewhere—and explains what the warning signs are to watch out for.

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Is ICE a threat to American democracy?

2026-01-30

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Under Donald Trump, ICE and Border Patrol are trampling constitutional freedoms and behaving like paramilitary organisations. The killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has become a test of how the federal government inflicts violence on America’s streets. Mr Trump appears to be retreating—but what does that mean for his immigration goals and the agencies that some fear could one day become the president’s personal militia? And what...

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Is ICE a threat to American democracy?

2026-01-30

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“The most important power a government has is its monopoly on violence”—Edward Carr, our deputy editor, explains why he thinks this is a monumental moment for American democracy. On the latest Insider show, our editors discuss the killings in Minneapolis and why what happens next is a test of Donald Trump’s power.

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Where is the loneliest place in the world?

2026-01-30

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If you think rich, individualistic societies are the loneliest—think again. Surveys repeatedly show the loneliest countries in the world are in Africa, with Madagascar often ranking near the top. Why?

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Why civil war is brewing in Iran

2026-01-29

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Is civil war brewing in Iran? Nicolas Pelham, our Middle East correspondent, and Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss internal tensions in the country and why some protesters seem to be turning their backs on peaceful demonstrations. 00:50 - What are Iran’s two opposing camps? 02:56 - What does this deepening divide mean for politics? 03:57 - Why has Iran shifted from protest to civil conflict? 06:16 - Is there any way to...

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How OSINT has given Ukraine a strategic advantage

2026-01-29

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From satellite imagery to rapid battlefield feedback, open-source intelligence has played a crucial role in offsetting Russia’s conventional advantage in the war in Ukraine. Co-founder and CEO of Planet, Will Marshall, explains to The Economist’s defence editor, Shashank Joshi, how data has helped to shape Ukraine’s battlefield decisions.

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ICE is testing American democracy

2026-01-29

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The killing of two American citizens by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has triggered outrage and a climbdown from Donald Trump. But this is a tactical retreat and Trump will continue to test the limits of presidential power.

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Can Japan stop the yen falling?

2026-01-28

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The Japanese yen has risen in recent days, following speculation that the American and Japanese governments may intervene to prop it up. But with Japan facing heavy debt payments and a new prime minister campaigning for fiscal stimulus, the yen may have yet more obstacles to overcome.

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How OSINT has given Ukraine a strategic advantage

2026-01-28

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How has satellite imagery and open-source intelligence helped Ukraine to fight back against Russia’s invasion? Will Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Planet, tells The Economist’s defence editor, Shashank Joshi, how his company has supported Ukraine with satellite data—and what it reveals about information advantage, ethics, and the growing role of private technology firms in modern warfare. 00:00 How OSINT supports Ukraine’s war effort 01:30 The...

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Why Xi Jinping purged China’s military?

2026-01-27

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President Xi Jinping has purged his top military officials, raising doubts about the China's readiness for war.

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Why are ICE agents targeting Minneapolis?

2026-01-26

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Are ICE agents intentionally targeting sanctuary cities? The Economist’s Deputy editor, Edward Carr, and Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, explore why immigration enforcement has zeroed in on Minneapolis and what that focus might reveal about the Trump administration’s broader political objectives. 00:00 – Why is Minneapolis being targeted 01:46 – Do the videos match the administration’s story? 03:28 – What do you think about the...

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How China controls the elements that power your life

2026-01-26

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Rare earths are integral to modern daily life, yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Could anything break its grip? And are there any alternatives for these critical metals? Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - What are rare earths? 00:37 - Where are they found? 00:50 - China’s control of the market 01:42 - Why this is causing a problem 02:33 - Diversifying rare-earth sources 03:06 - Recycling existing rare earths 03:53 - Alternative...

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