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Abortion and the Supreme Court: what’s at stake? | The Economist

2022-05-06

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A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the right to abortion in America. If this ruling goes ahead, women's rights are in danger. 00:00 - Abortion rights are under threat 00:45 - Why the leak was unprecedented 01:35 - Women’s rights and lives are in danger 02:22 - Will this be the first constitutional right to be erased? 02:50 - Could other constitutional rights be struck down? 04:16 - Are Americans losing trust...

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Press freedom: why you should be worried | The Economist

2022-05-03

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Global press freedom is facing its greatest challenge in decades—not just in authoritarian countries, but in democracies too. Governments are using more subtle tactics to muzzle the media. What’s going on and why is it so worrying? 00:00 – Introduction: global press freedom is in decline 01:08 – How journalists are being harassed and silenced in India 04:00 – The decline of press freedom in democracies 06:53 – Press freedom in Malta: the murder...

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Rape in the British military: women speak out | The Economist

2022-04-28

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Almost two-thirds of women in the British armed forces have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or discrimination, yet few report their experience because of a culture of fear and impunity. What creates this culture, and how can it be addressed? 00:00 - Sexual harrassment in the British armed forces 01:17 - A culture of sexual harrassment 05:03 - Harassment can lead to serious assault 06:59 - Why women are often silenced by the military 10:30...

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Dr Fauci: follow the science | The Economist

2022-04-26

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Death threats, misinformation and dedication to public service: Dr Anthony Fauci discusses his personal experiences of the covid–19 pandemic with The Economist’s deputy editor, Edward Carr. 00:00 - Who is Dr Anthony Fauci? 00:38 - Should scientists be apolitical? 01:30 - The importance of political neutrality 03:55 - Being a scientist in public service 05:30 - Has science become politicised? Watch the full discussion here:...

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Climate change technology: is shading the earth too risky? | The Economist

2022-04-21

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If the world is getting too hot, why not give it some shade? Solar geoengineering could halt global warming, but there are risks to this controversial technology. 00:00 - Is solar geoengineering worth the risks? 00:41 - On the frontline of climate change 01:40 - What is solar geoengineering? 02:05 - Why the Saami Council stopped a research project 03:33 - Why we need more research 05:05 - The risk of global political tension 06:12 - The risk of...

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Crypto: a beginner’s guide | The Economist

2022-04-19

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Cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and blockchain technology—what do these terms really mean? The Economist’s finance correspondents guide us through the key concepts of crypto. 00:00 - Crypto can be confusing 00:19 - What is crypto? 01:08 - What is a blockchain? 02:05 - What is mining? 03:15 - What is Bitcoin? 04:00 - What is Ethereum? 04:44 - What is an NFT? 05:41 - How to understand crypto Watch the full discussion here:...

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Brexit: What will happen to Ireland? | The Economist

2022-04-14

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The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic is one of the most contentious in the world. But what really divides Ireland? And after Brexit, is Irish unification a real possibility? 00:00 Ireland’s irregular border 00:45 Ireland’s history divided 02:31 Caught on the wrong side 04:36 The Troubles 06:30 Working towards peace 07:44 New divisions, old tensions Sign up to The Economist’s daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest...

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War in Ukraine: The Economist interviews Tony Blair | The Economist

2022-04-12

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Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister, talks to Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, about the war in Ukraine. He gives his opinions on how to deal with Vladimir Putin, the retreat of Western foreign policy and the future of geopolitics. 00:00 - The evolution of Vladimir Putin 01:52 - The wake up call for the West 02:20 - Consequences of Western retreat 05:09 - Is peace with Putin possible? 06:17 - What should the West’s...

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War in Ukraine: the journey to interview President Zelensky | The Economist

2022-04-09

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On March 25th, Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, was granted rare access to President Volodymyr Zelensky's war room in Kyiv. In this exclusive interview he reveals the inside story of his transformation into a wartime leader - and what he thinks of Ukraine's chances. 00:00 - The realities of a war zone 01:05 - Our visit with President Zelensky 01:36 - Can Ukraine win? 02:59 - What is the current military situation? Watch...

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Why the French are fed up (and what it means for Macron) | The Economist

2022-04-08

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The French are miserable. Normally this means defeat for sitting presidents, but Macron is still just about leading in the polls. So what's going on? 00:00 - The French are fed up 01:03 - Has Macron boosted France’s economy? 02:02 - Why are the French so discontent? 02:57 - Why do voters lack confidence in Macron? 03:52 - A deeply divided France 05:32 - Why voters are flocking to political extremes 07:34 - France’s fragmented politics View...

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France 2022: How to predict an election | The Economist

2022-03-31

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For as long as elections have taken place someone has tried to predict what might happen. From polls to prediction models, uncertainty is always inevitable. What’s the best way to do it? 00:00 - What’s the best way to predict elections? 00:48 - How were elections predicted in the past? 02:36 - How do modern day polls work? 04:32 - Why polls miss the mark 07:14 - How does statistical modelling work? 08:30 - Our French election model See the data...

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Cash from trash: could it clean up the world? | The Economist

2022-03-29

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The world is facing a growing waste problem, with 2bn tonnes produced last year alone. Is it possible to clean up this mess by turning trash into cash?

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War in Ukraine: The Economist interviews President Zelensky | The Economist

2022-03-28

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Volodymyr Zelensky talks to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, in his Kyiv complex dubbed “the fortress”. In a wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian president discusses the state of the war, the international support he needs and what a Ukrainian victory would look like. 00:00 President Zelensky meets The Economist 00:44 Actor-turned-president: how did it happen? 03:53 Where was President Zelensky when the war started? 04:34...

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War in Ukraine: is a peace deal possible? | The Economist

2022-03-24

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As negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue, our experts discuss what conditions might encourage both sides to lay down their weapons—and how likely a peace deal really is. 00:00 - War in Ukraine: when will there be peace? 00:37 - What would a peace deal involve? 02:30 - What will happen to Ukrainian territory? 04:29 - What is the perspective from the Russian side? 08:04 - Is Putin’s legitimacy weakening? Find all our coverage on the...

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Sustainable materials: is there a concrete solution? | The Economist

2022-03-22

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The construction industry is responsible for over a tenth of the world’s man-made carbon emissions, with concrete being the biggest culprit. How can we continue to build, without it costing the earth? Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - The trouble with rubble 00:55 - Construction is driving climate change 02:54 - The second most consumed resource on the planet: concrete 03:44 - Why concrete is so bad for the environment 04:40 - Cement...

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Gene editing: should you be worried? | The Economist

2022-03-17

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From combating climate change, to curing disease, to creating designer babies, gene-editing technologies have the potential to transform lives. What risks do they pose? 00:00 - Gene editing: risk v reward 01:06 - Cavendish bananas are under threat 03:47 - GM crops have a bad reputation 05:18 - GM mosquitoes could reduce transmissible viruses 07:50 - Ethical concerns around genetic interventions 09:30 - Editing genes with CRISPR 10:57 - CRISPR...

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War in Ukraine: how could this end? | The Economist

2022-03-16

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As Russia continues the bombardment of Ukraine, peace talks falter and threats of escalation increase, our Economist experts discuss how the war could end. 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - A Russian quagmire? 02:06 - Could Putin lose power? 03:38 - The biggest escalation risks 05:39 - A negotiated end to the war? Find all our coverage on the war in Ukraine: https://econ.st/3hHrkS5 The war in Ukraine, explained in maps: https://econ.st/3sOaCGN...

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War in Ukraine: whose side is China on? | The Economist

2022-03-10

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China won’t endorse Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it also won’t condemn it. Whose side is China really on? Our expert discusses China’s stance on the conflict 00:00 - China’s response to the war 00:58 - Did Putin warn Xi about the invasion? 01:47 - Whose side is China on? 02:56 - Why might China want war? 03:50 - What does Russia’s invasion mean for Taiwan? 05:20 - Could China help Russia win? 06:28 - What will China do if the invasion escalates?...

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Malala: what Ukraine’s invasion means for girls’ education | The Economist

2022-03-08

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This year’s International Women’s Day is marked by thousands fleeing war in Ukraine. The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, meets Malala Yousafzai to discuss what world leaders can do to protect girls’ education in times of conflict. 00:00 - Who is Malala? 00:30 - Becoming a refugee 01:11 - The impact of conflict on civilians 02:51 - The gender gap in digital education 03:41 - Promoting girls’ education in Afghanistan 05:21 - How...

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War in Ukraine: how far will Putin go? | The Economist

2022-03-08

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Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is devastating the country and its people. How far will he go? Our experts discuss the threat of escalation, from the use of nuclear weapons to attacks beyond Ukraine. 00:00 - How far will Putin go? 00:32 - A war of escalation 01:34 - Nuclear weapons are on the table 02:44 - NATO vs Russia 04:10 - NATO is bound together by article 5 05:32 - What is going on in Putin’s head? 06:42 - What could the West offer...

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