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Xiaomi the way: a Chinese tech giant gets bigger

25 Jul 2025
23m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the success of the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi as it expands into the electric vehicle market, the potential for a new strategic relationship between Britain and Argentina amid growing concerns about Russian and Chinese influence in t...

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Anti-anti-corruption? A bill in Ukraine sparks protests

24 Jul 2025
23m
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"The Intelligence" from The Economist presents a news and current affairs podcast featuring three distinct segments. The first segment delves into the Ukrainian government's controversial bill that curtails the independence of anti-corruption agencies, sparking protests and raising concerns about the country's commitme...

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The smaller C: progress in beating cancer

23 Jul 2025
21m
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The Intelligence podcast presents a fresh perspective on current global events. The first segment discusses the decreasing mortality rates of cancer due to advancements in prevention and treatment, despite the rising number of cases due to an aging population. It highlights the success of reducing smoking and advanceme...

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Hawks v talks: barriers to peace in Gaza

22 Jul 2025
24m
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events, starting with the Israel-Hamas conflict, where international condemnation of Israel is growing, and ceasefire talks are ongoing but face obstacles due to differing views within the Israeli leadership. The discussion covers the latest offensive in...

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Land of the rising shun? Immigration and Japan’s politics

21 Jul 2025
22m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: political instability in Japan following recent election losses by the ruling LDP party, and Iceland's evolving defense strategy within NATO amid rising geopolitical tensions. The first segment analyzes the factors contributing to the LDP's dec...

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The ships are down: Houthis resume strikes

18 Jul 2025
26m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: First, it discusses the resurgence of Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, analyzing the reasons behind the renewed threat, its impact on global shipping, and the likelihood of American retaliation. Second, the podcast examines t...

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Gown and out: are British universities broke?

17 Jul 2025
20m
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This podcast episode of The Intelligence covers two main topics: the financial struggles of British universities and the unexpected popularity of amateur football in China. The discussion on British universities explores the reasons behind their financial difficulties, including frozen tuition fees, rising costs, and l...

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The bomb (part 1): were nuclear weapons inevitable?

16 Jul 2025
44m
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In this episode of The Economist's "Babbage" podcast, titled "The Bomb," Alok Jha explores the history of nuclear weapons, starting with the accidental discovery of radioactivity and the subsequent scientific breakthroughs that led to the understanding of the atom's nucleus. Featuring insights from physicist Frank Clos...

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Internet dating: will AI kill the web?

16 Jul 2025
22m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the impact of AI on internet traffic and revenue for content providers, the political landscape in Austria with the rise of the far-right party and the accidental chancellor leading a three-way coalition, and North Korea's efforts to deve...

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Kyiv reprieve: Trump loses patience with Putin

15 Jul 2025
23m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: First, it analyzes Donald Trump's evolving stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, noting a potential shift towards increased pressure on Putin through arms shipments to Ukraine and possible sanctions. Second, the podcast investigates the perf...

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Old-school Thai: is another coup coming?

14 Jul 2025
21m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the political instability in Thailand, the rise of celebrity-owned brands, and the unique ability of sea slugs to steal traits from other organisms. The first segment analyzes the recent suspension of the Thai Prime Minister and the broad...

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The Weekend Intelligence: The hunt for Austin Tice

12 Jul 2025
38m
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The Economist's "The Weekend Intelligence" presents the first episode of a three-part investigation led by Gareth Browne into the disappearance of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria in 2012. The episode begins with the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and the subsequent search for Tice, wh...

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Britain should make more of its cheap assets and labour

11 Jul 2025
23m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three main topics: First, it examines the surprising strength of Britain's service exports, driven by lower wages and a weaker currency, making it a "services emporium," particularly for American companies. Second, it previews a three-part series on the disappe...

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Migration roots: the broken asylum system

10 Jul 2025
21m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the global asylum system, the shifting job market for coders due to AI, and a unique theatrical performance in London. The discussion on asylum features an interview with Robert Guest, who highlights the flaws in the current system and su...

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Sprawl of duty: Trump’s tariff drama

09 Jul 2025
21m
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In this episode of "The Intelligence" from The Economist, Jason Palmer hosts a discussion on global trade negotiations, the decline of Brazilian football, and the changing perception of lawns in England. The first segment analyzes President Trump's trade policies, highlighting the confusion and extended deadlines for t...

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The French reconnection: Macron in Britain

08 Jul 2025
21m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: First, the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Britain, highlighting the improved relations between the two countries driven by shared concerns over defense, security, and a potential return of Donald Trump. Second, the pod...

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Trump card: can he broker a Gaza deal?

07 Jul 2025
21m
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The Intelligence podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events. The first segment discusses the potential for a new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, with a key meeting between Netanyahu and Trump looming. The discussion covers the gaps between both sides, the role of the US, and the d...

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Oh Keir! Labour’s torrid first year

04 Jul 2025
28m
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main stories: the struggles of Britain's Labour government after its first year in power, including its failure to deliver promised changes and declining public support, and the uncertain state of Bangladesh nearly a year after the ousting of its former Pri...

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Hard-core business: valuing OnlyFans

03 Jul 2025
23m
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"The Intelligence" podcast presents a fresh perspective on global events, featuring two distinct segments: The first segment explores the rise of OnlyFans, a subscription-based adult content platform, and its potential sale, discussing its business model, content creators like Bonnie Blue, and the challenges of policin...

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Bill baby bill: Trump’s landmark legislation

02 Jul 2025
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This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers two main topics: Firstly, it analyzes Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," focusing on its potential impact on tax cuts, the deficit, healthcare, and economic growth, while also exploring the political dynamics surrounding its passage and the reactions from...

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