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.
Outlines
Part 1: Introduction, Contestants
Part 2: Hard News, Global Affairs
Part 3: Lighter News, Culture
Part 4: Final Round, Results
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