Out at last: Israeli hostages return

"The Intelligence" podcast episode features two main segments: the first discusses the recent developments in the Middle East peace process, including the release of Israeli hostages and the proposed plans for Gaza's governance, highlighting both the hope for progress and the challenges ahead, such as the role of Hamas and the composition of the transitional government. The second segment explores the luxury travel market's resilience amidst economic uncertainty, contrasting it with the declining sales of luxury goods. It examines the shift towards experiential spending among the wealthy and cautions the luxury travel industry against repeating the mistakes of luxury goods firms by over expanding and diluting exclusivity, using Hermes as a positive example. Finally, the episode concludes with a tribute to the late Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, reflecting on her accidental entry into cinema and her impactful career.