05 Aug 2025
21m

Consultant management: McKinsey loses its shine

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Economist Podcasts

This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the struggles of the consultancy firm McKinsey as it faces competition from other firms like BCG and tech companies offering AI solutions; the practice of some American airlines, particularly American Airlines, of charging solo travelers more than those traveling in pairs, a strategy seemingly aimed at differentiating between business and leisure travelers; and the growing trend of women's sports bars in America, reflecting the increasing popularity and mainstreaming of women's sports.

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