03 Oct 2025
25m

Chainsaw out of gas? Milei’s experiment wobbles

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Economist Podcasts

This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: Argentina's economic and political challenges under President Javier Milei, including a recent election loss, corruption allegations, and reliance on US support, and the fragile recovery of the US commercial property sector after the pandemic, noting high vacancy rates and shifting investment patterns. The episode also includes a segment featuring an excerpt from a 2017 interview with Jane Goodall, reflecting on her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and her legacy in conservation and changing perceptions of the animal kingdom. The episode concludes with a preview of the upcoming Weekend Intelligence, which will focus on North Korea under Kim Jong-un.

Outlines

Part 1: Argentina's Political and Economic Landscape

Part 2: US Commercial Property Sector

Part 3: Jane Goodall's Research and Impact

Part 4: Conclusion and Preview

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