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Do the rich pay enough tax? | The Economist

2026-02-13

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Across the world, calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But, as our economics editor Henry Curr explains, the stats on inequality may actually surprise you. #finance #usa #economics #tax Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow us...

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How much tax should the rich pay? | The Economist

2026-02-12

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Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But do those policies actually deliver? And are they fair? Our top economics editors dig into the evidence and confront the ethical questions about inequality. #economics #tax #finance #usa #inequality 00:00 - How taxes on the rich have changed over time 04:10 - What counts as “rich”? 04:44 - Is the tax system too progressive or not progressive enough? Watch the full...

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Why luxury firms fear frankenwatches | The Economist

2026-02-11

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Why are luxury firms so afraid of frankenwatches? Vintage timepieces have exploded in popularity in recent years but authenticating them can be tricky. The Economist examines why altered “frankenwatches” are causing major headaches for the world’s top watch experts. #theeconomist #watches #luxurywatches

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How China plans to get a military base in the Pacific | The Economist

2026-02-10

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China wants a military base in the Pacific Islands. But countries in the region are traditionally allied with Western powers. Aaron Connelly, The Economist’s Asia diplomatic editor, explains how China is using pushy diplomacy to try and break the status quo. #china #pacific #australia Read more: https://econ.st/46rRems Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X:...

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Politicians should stop raising the minimum wage

2026-02-09

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Are minimum wages too high? Henry Curr, The Economist's economics editor, argues that high pay floors can have damaging economic consequences and that governments should pursue more effective policies to reduce poverty. #theeconomist #politics #economy

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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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