So this is quizmas: our inaugural holiday face-off

The Intelligence from The Economist presents its first annual end-of-year quiz show, hosted by Jason Palmer, featuring two teams: the "Jason Palmer Fan Club" (JPFC) and "The Low Bar." The quiz covers hard news, lighter global happenings, and a surprise third section, with questions posed by Jason and colleagues. The teams compete for points, answering questions on topics ranging from the cost-of-living crisis and AI-generated content to obscure facts about global commerce and culture. "The Low Bar" ultimately wins with a score of 10 to 9.