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2025-11-19

The UN has predicted that the global population will peak in 2084. Our top economics editors explain why we could reach that milestone sooner than expected. Plus, what people often get wrong about why birth rates are falling.

Watch the full show to learn about the economic impact of falling fertility rates—and whether that spells catastrophe.

00:00 – Where fertility rates have fallen
01:28 – When will the world’s population peak?
05:16 – Why women are having fewer babies

Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4ppyDyF

Don’t panic about the global fertility crash: https://econ.st/4nxGpFl

Humanity will shrink, far sooner than you think: https://econ.st/4oS6u3l

A contracting population need not be a catastrophe: https://econ.st/43CEXKy

America’s fertility crash reaches a new low:

2025-11-17

For most of history parents have wanted sons, but in recent years mums and dads in the rich world have shown an emerging preference for girls. We explain why this is.

Politicians have begun taking an interest. Click the link [in our bio] to find out how they are trying to “uplift” boys

Video supported by @mishcondereya

2025-10-02

Can NATO protect its skies from Russia? On September 10th NATO experienced the worst-ever violation of its airspace, when 19 Russian drones entered Poland. On paper, the alliance has an incredibly capable air-defence system. But drones present a new threat. Shashank Joshi, our defence editor, explains why

2025-09-30

Following pressure from President Donald Trump, Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has been strong-armed into agreeing a deal for Gaza.
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent at The Economist and co-host of The Intelligence podcast Rosie Blau discuss whether Hamas will agree to the deal.

00:00 – What is Trump’s peace plan?
03:09 – How close is this peace plan to previous ones?
05:23 – Will Hamas agree to these terms?
07:00 – What is the likelihood of the plan working?

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Donald Trump reaches for “eternal peace” in Gaza: https://econ.st/46LFM4o
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2025-09-25

As strength training gains popularity, many are turning their attention to the crucial role of protein in building muscle. In this episode on wellness trends, the host of Babbage Alok Jha and senior science writer Tim Cross examine the science behind protein intake, how much is needed and how it supports muscle growth.

00:00 – What role does protein play in our diet?
00:53 – Where does dietary protein come from?
01:39 – What are the recommended daily guidelines for protein intake?
02:35 – How much protein is needed for muscle growth?
03:27 – Are there risks to consuming high levels of protein?
04:09 – Does protein offer other health benefits?
04:53 – Are protein-enriched foods and supplements effective?
06:08 – What is whey protein?06:58 – How can listeners optimise their protein

2025-09-13

Every four minutes a car is stolen in Britain—but where do they end up? We tracked the new global black market in stolen vehicles.

2025-07-25

As the price of gold has risen so has the violence linked to mining it. Cartels in Peru and Colombia now make more money from gold than cocaine. In South Africa dozens of illegal miners died after they were sealed in an abandoned mine.

2025-07-21

A Trump-inspired populist party has rocked elections in Japan. Jason Palmer, co-host of The Intelligence podcast and Moeka Iida, our Tokyo-based reporter, discuss how the fringe hard-right Sanseito party made significant gains and why Japanese politics is entering an era of instability

00:00 – Japanese politics is entering an unstable era
01:45 – What was the big debate in this election?
02:39 – How did the ruling party lose its grip?
03:49 – How has social media changed politics in Japan?
04:56 – What’s going to happen to the ruling party?

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Populism comes to Japan: https://econ.st/4kIU0YJ
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