Were we wrong about Trump’s tariffs?
2025-10-17
America’s economy continues to grow, despite Donald Trump’s tariffs. Our editors ask whether they were wrong about the President’s trade policy in the latest episode of Insider.
The growing threat from Russia’s dark fleet
2025-10-11
The threat from Russia’s dark fleet is intensifying. The Economist examines how shadow ships help rogue states and criminal networks evade sanctions and conduct sabotage
How Donald Trump made the Gaza talks happen
2025-10-06
How did Donald Trump make the Gaza talks happen? Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, and Anshel Pfeffer, our Israel correspondent, discuss the ongoing peace negotiations in Egypt and how America’s president was pivotal in making them happen.
Is NASA close to finding life on Mars?
2025-10-03
How close is humanity to discovering life on Mars? NASA scientist Dr Katie Stack Morgan joins Alok Jha, host of The Babbage podcast, to discuss new research that might finally answer the age-old question.
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00:00 – What makes Perseverance the most advanced Mars rover ever?
02:02 – What exactly did Perseverance discover in Sapphire Canyon?
03:39 – Could the “poppy seeds” and “leopard spots” on the Martian rock be signs of life?
06:11 – When did scientists start thinking this might be biological?
07:55 – What needs to happen to confirm life on Mars?
08:46 – Will these Martian samples ever make it back to Earth?
09:49 – What would it mean to prove life once existed on Mars?
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Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4nC5Ru2
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The looming threat from Russia in the Arctic
2025-08-13
Why is there a Russian settlement in Norway? Adam Roberts, The Economist’s digital editor, travelled to Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic, to find out if it could become a geopolitical flashpoint between Russia and NATO.
Is McKinsey losing its crown to AI?
2025-08-11
McKinsey, the consulting giant, is approaching its centenary, but growth has slowed and rivals are closing in. Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, and Tom Lee-Devlin, our business editor, explore whether this industry titan can stay top dog.
00:00 – Has McKinsey lost its shine?
00:40 – What is happening at McKinsey?
01:09 – How did McKinsey grow in the past?
02:08 – How does McKinsey compare to BCG?
03:05 – Why are McKinsey struggling?
04:17 – Could AI be a threat to consultancy?
05:25 – How could AI change the industry?
06:33 – What will be the long-term impacts of AI for McKinsey?
Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4lfnk9L
How McKinsey lost its edge: https://econ.st/4m75B5m
McKinsey and its peers need a new strategy. And some humility: https://econ.st/4mCrE40
How is America upgrading its nuclear arsenal?
2025-08-09
Are America’s nukes too old? The US government seems to think so—it’s in the middle of the biggest overhaul of its nuclear infrastructure in 50 years. Our diplomatic editor visited a strategic-missile base to find out more.
Why do some people get sicker than others?
2025-06-23
Do our genes determine how quickly we recover from illness? Dan Davis, professor at Imperial College London, discusses how biology, not just lifestyle, shapes every infection, with Alok Jha, host of Babbage, our science and technology podcast
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