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2026-01-16

Can you be too good at betting? The Economist’s data editor dives into the bookie’s battle to stop clever people winning.

2026-01-09

Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, says he wants to be remembered as a leader who helped secure the country’s future. With three stretches in office under his belt, is he succeeding? Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Edward Carr, deputy editor, travelled to Jerusalem to sit down with the prime minister. They ask him about the war in Gaza and his loss of public opinion, at home and abroad.

You can watch the full interview from 6pm UK time on January 9th, 2026 on the Economist’s website. And at 7pm you can watch a discussion show about the interview with Zanny, Edward and a panel of Economist experts.

00:00 – Israel’s battle against radical Islam
01:25 – Has Israel committed war crimes in Gaza?
03:00 – Mr Netanyahu’s defence of collateral damage in the

2025-11-26

“They should be scared.” John Bolton, the US President’s former national security adviser, says Donald Trump would sell out Taiwan for a trade deal with China.

2025-11-21

Nicolas Pelham, our Middle East correspondent, and Adam Roberts, our digital editor, are just back from a rare reporting trip to Tehran. They join our top editors in the studio to discuss the future of the Islamic Republic. After 46 years of theocracy and a brief but bruising 12-day-war, where does power now lie? And with the prospects of a succession crisis, has Iran been permanently weakened—or is it storing up trouble?

00:00 – Has Iran’s defence strategy failed?
01:09 – Who could be the next supreme leader?
03:51 – Can the regime survive for another five years?
04:59 – How Iranian society is changing
06:21 – What could prevent the opening of Iranian society

Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4r9mmzX

An interview with Iran’s foreign minister: https://econ.st/43HWDEL

2025-11-18

Jordan Bardella, the leader of France’s populist-right party, the National Rally, could be the country’s next president. What does his vision for France mean for the EU?

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?

Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3Kx0gq5
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