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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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What could break China’s grip on rare earths?

2026-01-26

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What could break China's grip on rare earths? The Economist's business affairs editor, Rachana Shanbhogue, explores the alternatives.

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Is this how the Western alliance dies?

2026-01-23

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Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland—and his willingness to use intimidation and economic coercion to get it—could deal a deathblow to the post-war order. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Edward Carr, deputy editor, and a panel of our expert journalists discuss whether the diplomatic spat could be the end of the West as we know it.

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Could this be the end of the West as we know it?

2026-01-23

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NATO allies have quarrelled before, but never quite like this. Donald Trump’s pursuit of Greenland—and his willingness to use intimidation and economic coercion to get it—could deal a deathblow to the post-war order. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Edward Carr, deputy editor, and a panel of our expert journalists discuss whether the diplomatic spat could be the end of the West as we know it. 00:00 What is the future of the...

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Jamie Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap a “disaster”

2026-01-23

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The boss of one of the world's biggest banks says Donald Trump’s plan to cap credit-card costs would be an “economic disaster”. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, tells The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, that it would significantly harm many Americans and explains how to prove it.

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Islamic State prisoners have escaped in Syria

2026-01-23

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Over 100 suspected Islamic State prisoners have escaped in north-east Syria. The breakout follows a government offensive that has driven Kurdish forces from swathes of territory the Kurds once controlled. Gareth Browne, our Middle East correspondent, reports from the ground.

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Jamie Dimon on whether CEOs are afraid of Trump

2026-01-22

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Is corporate America too scared to criticise Donald Trump? The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, puts that question to the boss of one of the world's biggest banks. When asked whether there is a climate of fear in America, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says “I think that’s clear".

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Ken Griffin on Trump’s economic policy

2026-01-22

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Ken Griffin, CEO and co-founder of Citadel, says tariff uncertainty has pushed up inflation and discouraged investment, while curbing immigration risks high prices and a loss of talent.

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