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2026-04-03

What does the war in Iran mean for China and Taiwan? The Economist’s geopolitics editor discusses fears that China might see a window for an attack while America is distracted in the Middle East.

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2026-04-02

There’s been a rush of headlines about a meltdown in private credit, sparking fears of a 2008-esque crisis. But what’s actually happening? Our top economics editors explain what private credit is, what’s causing the concern and whether it can be compared to the Lehman Brothers collapse.

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2026-03-28

Is time running out for Big Oil? Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist’s global energy & climate innovation editor and co-hosts of the Money Talks podcast, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu, discuss tensions around Iran, windfall profits for oil and LNG firms, and how supply disruptions could trigger food shortages, industrial shocks, and accelerate shift towards clean energy.

00:04 – What is the mood at CERAWeek among global energy leaders?
01:47 – How is conflict disrupting oil production and supply chains?
03:43 – Are markets underestimating the duration and damage of the crisis?
05:05 – Does U.S. policy show a lack of clear strategy?
06:14 – Are energy markets too complacent about long-term risks?
06:31 – How vulnerable is the Strait of Hormuz to modern warfare?
07:25 – Will this crisis

2026-03-24

Alex Younger says Iran has the “upper hand” in the war. In an interview with Shashank Joshi, the Economist’s defence editor, the former head of MI6 says that America underestimated the regime, which has employed all manner of tactics to fight for its survival.

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2026-02-13

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.

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2025-12-31

Why are hangovers so hard to cure? Alex Hern, our AI writer and Rosie Blau, co-host of the The Intelligence podcast, discuss what actually causes a hangover and if there’s way to stop them.

00:00 – What actually causes a hangover?
01:03 – Can you stop a hangover?
02:06 – What might help prevent a hangover?
03:22 – Can folk remedies help?

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2025-12-25

Are seniors more addicted to screens than teenagers? Tom Wainwright, our media editor and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, discuss the rise of screen use among the elderly and the potential risks and benefits.

01:05 – The risks of excessive screen use
02:22 – Can seniors benefit from using digital devices?
03:21- How are companies responding to older tech users

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2025-12-24

Reporting on China is challenging. The country’s leaders seldom give interviews to Western media and when they do they tend to stick to prepared official lines. To understand China, journalists rely on well-connected academics who know the workings and worldview of the Communist Party.

The Economist’s Geopolitics editor, David Rennie, speaks to one of China’s shrewdest experts on America, Da Wei. He is a professor and director of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. They discuss China’s view of Taiwan and how Beijing could take the small island nation.

00:00 – Could Trump sell out Taiwan for a trade deal?
02:24 – How China can win over the Taiwanese
03:35 – How Taiwan would be governed under China
06:01 – The opportunity from a Donald Trump