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Will President Trump’s peace plan work?

2025-09-30

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Following pressure from President Donald Trump, Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has been strong-armed into agreeing a deal for Gaza. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent at The Economist and co-host of The Intelligence podcast Rosie Blau discuss whether Hamas will agree to the deal. 00:00 – What is Trump’s peace plan? 03:09 – How close is this peace plan to previous ones? 05:23 – Will Hamas agree to these terms? 07:00 – What is...

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Why do leeches have so many brains?

2025-09-29

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Attaching yourself onto bigger creatures and sucking their blood doesn't sound like a taxing lifestyle. But leeches need 32 brains to cope. We explain why #biology #science

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Israel is losing support in America

2025-09-27

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Israel is losing support in America. Polling by The Economist reveals a bipartisan shift, as both Democrats and Republicans question the relationship

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Why Trump is bailing out Argentina’s Milei

2025-09-25

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President Trump has taken the unusual step of stabilising Argentina’s peso, showing just how far he’ll go to support ideological allies like Javier Milei. Our Latin America correspondent, Kinley Salmon, explains why this intervention may do little for Argentina’s economy—or Milei’s re-election

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How much protein do you really need?

2025-09-25

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As strength training gains popularity, many are turning their attention to the crucial role of protein in building muscle. In this episode on wellness trends, the host of Babbage Alok Jha and senior science writer Tim Cross examine the science behind protein intake, how much is needed and how it supports muscle growth. 00:00 – What role does protein play in our diet? 00:53 – Where does dietary protein come from? 01:39 – What are the recommended...

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Welcome to The Economist Insider

2025-09-25

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We’re inviting our subscribers inside The Economist. Insider, our new premium video experience, will provide unprecedented access to our journalists, showcasing the expertise, deeply informed analysis and diverse opinions within the editorial team. From next month subscribers will get access to a weekly show from Zanny Minton Beddoes, our editor-in chief, plus shows exploring geopolitics, defence, economics and tech with our experts, streamed...

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What is the future of the UN?

2025-09-24

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Is the United Nations still fit for purpose? Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor at The Economist, discusses the future of the UN as it marks its 80th birthday with co-host of The Intelligence Jason Palmer. 0:00 – What is the state of the United Nations at 80? 0:44 – Macron recognises aPalestinian state: why is this significant? 2:11 – Why does American funding matter so much? 5:00 – What does the UN look like without America? 5:45 – Will the UN...

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Are Japanese people finally quitting their jobs?

2025-09-24

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In Japan the ideal worker was once employed fresh from graduation and expected to stick with one company for life. But the rigid “salaryman” model is crumbling. Our Japan reporter, Moeka Iida, explains why #japan #employment #work

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What happens to the UN without America?

2025-09-23

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What would happen if America left the UN? As the organisation turns 80, our diplomatic editor, Anton La Guardia, analyses whether its future is under threat on The Intelligence podcast.

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Why do the Democrats seem so weak?

2025-09-22

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Donald Trump’s net approval rating is in dire straits. And yet, the Democratic Party is even less popular than the president. Robert Guest, our deputy editor, explains why #usa #democrats #politics

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Can two sperm make a baby?

2025-09-19

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Scientists have created mouse pups with two fathers by combining the sperm of two mice in a lab. The breakthrough technique offers a possible future in which two dads could have children to whom they are both genetically related

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Weekly Market Pulse: An Energetic Market

2025-09-18

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2025-09-18

Quite the turnaround from February–March. Back then, tariff chaos sank the dollar 10% in March, volatility spiked, correlations went quickly toward +1, markets cracked, and only currency havens like the euro, yen, and gold found love.

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How Trumpian is Britain becoming?

2025-09-17

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America’s president is paying a state visit to Britain at a time when there are growing calls to Make England Great Again. Is Britain becoming more Trumpian?

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Welcome to the deficit-populism doom loop

2025-09-16

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Why can’t governments stop the rise of populist parties and satisfy the markets? Gavin Jackson, our finance writer, explains why politicians face an impossible dilemma: fixing weak economies with only deeply unpopular policies to choose from.

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Should cars be manufactured like iPhones?

2025-09-15

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As cars are increasingly designed to be smartphones on wheels, Jan Piotrowski, our business columnist, argues that they should be manufactured like smartphones, too #cars #iphone #manufacturing

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Britain’s stolen cars fuel a global criminal market

2025-09-13

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Every four minutes a car is stolen in Britain—but where do they end up? We tracked the new global black market in stolen vehicles.

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Are Britain’s spies ready for future global threats?

2025-09-12

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When MI6’s new chief takes over on October 1st, she’ll face a world where technology has irrevocably changed the nature of modern espionage. Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, and Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, discuss what the future holds for Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. 00:00 - How would you characterise the challenges MI6 faces? 01:43 - Who is the incoming chief? 03:18 - How will she address the challenges that...

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The reverse-credit card craze in China

2025-09-11

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China is obsessed with pre-paid cards. Western credit culture often encourages consumers to buy now and pay later. But in China, it’s usually the reverse #china #bnpl #shopping

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What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

2025-09-10

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What do Americans really think of Donald Trump? John Prideaux, our US editor, breaks down the latest data to find out how popular the president is.

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Is France ungovernable?

2025-09-09

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For the fourth time in under two years, President Macron is looking for a new prime minister. Our Paris bureau chief, Sophie Pedder, explains the paralysis at the heart of France’s government.

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