After Bondi: how to tackle extremism

"The Intelligence" podcast presents two distinct segments: The first segment covers the recent mass shooting at a Hanukkah party in Bondi Beach, Australia, with Asia correspondent Su-Lin Wong providing details on the shooters' background, the response from the Australian government and public, and the broader implications for confronting extremism. The second segment features book recommendations from The Economist's journalists, including Rachel Lloyd on "How to End the Story" by Helen Garner, Andy Miller on "The Traitor's Circle" by Jonathan Friedland, Don Wineland on "House of Huawei" by Eva Do, Ainsley Johnston on "Crick, A Mind in Motion" by Matthew Cobb, and Rosie Blore on "Show Don't Tell" by Curtis Sittenfeld. Finally, the hosts discuss the advent calendar craze, exploring its evolution from traditional chocolate calendars to luxury and niche products, and the underlying trend of small indulgences driving the market.