This podcast episode of "The Intelligence" from The Economist covers multiple global events. First, it discusses the recent Polish presidential race, where Karol Nawrocki, backed by the conservative opposition, won by a narrow margin, potentially hindering the liberal reforms promised by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and straining Poland's relationship with the EU. Second, it examines the surprising decline in violence in Britain, attributing it to better policing strategies and changing social norms, particularly reduced alcohol consumption among young people. Finally, the episode presents an obituary of Simon Mann, a mercenary involved in the attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, reflecting on his motivations and the notoriety the failed "Wonga coup" brought him.
