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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India

19 Sep 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. The episode explores the booming AI market in India, driven by US tech companies offering services at low costs to gain users and data, while also questioning if India should develop its own AI firms. Additionally, the podcast discusses the recen...

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Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK

18 Sep 2025
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This podcast episode from The Economist covers three main topics: the potential shift of AstraZeneca's primary listing to New York due to concerns about the commercial environment in the UK, the Royal Navy's integration of drones into its air wing, and the efforts to restore coral reefs in Colombia following hurricane ...

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Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists

17 Sep 2025
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The Intelligence podcast episode covers two main topics: the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Donald Trump's state visit to Britain. The discussion on Gaza includes the UN Commission's finding of genocide, Israel's renewed assault on Gaza City, and the internal and external pressures on Netanyahu's government. The segment ...

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Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall

16 Sep 2025
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The Intelligence podcast from The Economist examines pressing global issues. The first segment explores the implications of a shrinking global population, challenging conventional economic concerns about debt, elder care, and innovation, suggesting that adjustments and a shift in focus towards the needs of an aging pop...

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Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested

15 Sep 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. It covers Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for attempting a coup in Brazil, the US reaction, and the potential impact on US-Brazil relations. The podcast also explores the rise of niche sports like tag and volleyball, driven by changing audience prefe...

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When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle

12 Sep 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the succession of Lachlan Murdoch to control Fox Corporation and News Corp, the growing epidemic of the synthetic drug "kush" in West Africa, particularly Sierra Leone, and an obituary of Giorgio Armani, the famous fashion designer. The d...

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Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk

11 Sep 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. The episode begins with a discussion on the recent shooting of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, exploring his background, political views, and the broader context of political violence in America. The conversation touches on the reactions from p...

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Strikes’ price: Israel’s shocking Doha attack

10 Sep 2025
21m
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. It covers an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders, which has shocked the region and potentially derailed peace negotiations. The podcast explores the motivations behind the attack, its impact on Qatar's role as a mediator, and the im...

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Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health

09 Sep 2025
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This podcast episode of "The Intelligence" from The Economist covers two main topics: the impact of climate change on pregnant women and their babies, highlighting research indicating a link between high temperatures and adverse birth outcomes, and the challenges and potential solutions for traffic congestion in India,...

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Go, fourth? France likely to lose another PM

08 Sep 2025
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The Intelligence podcast presents a fresh perspective on current global events. It discusses the political instability in France, where the government faces potential collapse due to budget disagreements and opposition from multiple political factions, impacting the economy and public sentiment. The podcast also examin...

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For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6

05 Sep 2025
27m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the challenges facing the new chief of MI6, the potential resurgence of nuclear power, and the life and legacy of Stephanie Shirley, a pioneering businesswoman who championed women in technology and dedicated her wealth to autism research...

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Mission possible: Baghdad is booming

04 Sep 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: the economic and infrastructural developments in Iraq under Prime Minister Sudani, including increased revenues, construction projects, and efforts to diversify the economy, alongside the challenges of public sector reform and dealing with mil...

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Sino-the-times: China gathers global allies

03 Sep 2025
21m
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This episode of The Intelligence covers three distinct topics: China's growing global influence as demonstrated by a large military parade and diplomatic gatherings, the increasing threat of AI-driven cybercrime and its financial impact on businesses, and the debate surrounding strip club regulation in the UK, using No...

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Call the shots: vaccine cuts imperil global health

02 Sep 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: the controversy surrounding vaccine skepticism and funding cuts at the CDC under RFK Jr., the health secretary, and the growing popularity of Japanese and South Korean culture in Mexico, contrasting it with the more economically focused influen...

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Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo

01 Sep 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. The episode begins with a discussion on the recent protests in Indonesia, sparked by lawmakers' increased spending allowances and growing economic inequality. Sue-Lin Wong, Asia correspondent, provides insights into the underlying issues, includi...

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Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

29 Aug 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the political factors influencing it, the changing landscape of college sports in America with the introduction of payments for athletes, and a remembrance of Sen Genshitsu, the 15th master of the Urasenke...

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Chill baby chill: Modi-Trump relations dip

28 Aug 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. The episode begins with a discussion on the strained relationship between the U.S. and India, highlighting increased tariffs and shifting diplomatic ties, with India now hedging its bets by strengthening ties with China. The podcast then analyzes...

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Fed alert: can Trump fire a governor?

27 Aug 2025
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The Intelligence podcast from The Economist presents three distinct segments: First, it analyzes Donald Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve by potentially firing Lisa Cook, a governor on the board, due to alleged mortgage application misstatements, exploring the implications for the Fed's independence and...

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Grand theft global: the business of street crime

26 Aug 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: the rise of "grand theft global," focusing on the increasing sophistication and global reach of car and phone thefts, particularly in Britain, and an exploration of how economic principles and data can inform personal life decisions, drawing an...

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That warm buzzy feeling: malaria and climate change

25 Aug 2025
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"The Intelligence" podcast episode covers three distinct topics: the impact of climate change on the spread of malaria in Africa, the ongoing delivery war among tech companies in China, and the Python Challenge in Florida. The segment on malaria discusses how rising temperatures and extreme weather events exacerbate th...

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