It could happen to you: introducing “Scam Inc”
2025-02-07
Our new podcast series (https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/scam-inc?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) is a shocking look at transnational organised crime (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2025/02/06/the-vast-sophisticated-and-fast-growing-global-enterprise-that-is-scam-inc?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners): nearly as big as the illegal-drug trade and far more sophisticated than you might think. Beware. After a week that started with bold tariff moves by the Trump administration, what can be gleaned
Rebel with a new cause: meeting Syria’s president
2025-02-04
From media-studies dropout to international jihadist to Syria’s ruler, Ahmed al-Sharaa has an unlikely résumé. He speaks with our editor-in-chief, sharing hopeful-sounding hints (https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/02/03/syrias-new-president-ahmed-al-sharaa-gives-his-first-interview?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) of his vision—but precious little detail. Japan’s economy has been hobbled by low inflation for years; is that now in the past
The worry rise of Europe’s hard right
2025-01-31
Europe’s far right is on the rise, and with Elon Musk voicing his support, concerns are growing. How worried should we be? Berlin bureau chief, Tom Nuttall, explains
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Austria could soon have a first far-right leader since 1945: https://econ.trib.al/4D9wE9T
How the AfD got its swagger back: https://econ.trib.al/ygoar59
The hard-right Vox party is winning over Spain’s youth: https://econ.trib.al/KmhqNJ2
Assisted dying: why Britain should back a change
2024-11-22
Should people have the right to choose (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/11/21/why-british-mps-should-vote-for-assisted-dying?
Why Trump’s defence secretary pick is controversial
2024-11-20
Donald Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, as America’s next secretary of defence. If confirmed by the Senate, he will be one of the youngest-ever men appointed to the post. He will also be the most inexperienced—and quite possibly the most radical. Our defence editor, Shashank Joshi, explains why.
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Pete Hegseth wants to purge the Pentagon: https://econ.st/3ADIQDV
Trump’s picks for 2024: https://econ.st/48VQ1nA
Why interest rate cuts might not have the effect you think
2024-09-26
The federal reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in four years, but they might not have the effect you think. Henry Curr, our economics editor, explains why
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Election rejection: fears of a contested result
2024-09-20
Republicans are already preparing to contest the result (https://www.economist.com/briefing/2024/09/12/what-will-happen-if-americas-election-result-is-contested?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=checksandbalance&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) if Kamala Harris wins the presidency. American elections demand patience and trust, but with Donald Trump on the ballot those are in short supply. How ugly could this election get (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/09/12/americas-election-is-mired-in-conflict?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=checksandbalance&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners)? And what will happen if the result is
Foiled again: a second attempt on Trump
2024-09-16
With less than eight weeks to go to the presidential election, tension is running high after a second probable assassination attempt (https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/16/another-attempt-on-donald-trumps-life-will-shake-up-the-election?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners)on Donald Trump. Has political violence become routine in America? Virtual replicas (https://www.economist.com/leaders/2024/08/29/digital-twins-are-fast-becoming-part-of-everyday-life?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) of racing cars, plane engines, even
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