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Economist Podcasts

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Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Antisemitism in BritainLuxury goods industry performanceAmerican vs European brand strategiesAffordable luxury market positioningRetail distribution controlJewish community securityState-sponsored terrorismOnline hate speech regulationArgentina World Cup prospectsLionel Messi career legacy

Analyzed Episodes

May 7, 2026

A hatred normalised: antisemitism in Britain

Antisemitism in BritainLuxury goods industry performanceAmerican vs European brand strategies

May 6, 2026

Trailer: Checks and Balance

American PoliticsPolitical AnalysisDemocratic Institutions

May 6, 2026

On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in

German politics and coalition government challengesUS-Germany diplomatic relationsNATO troop deployments and defense strategy

May 5, 2026

Naval piercing: strait shooting in Iran war

Iran-US military tensionsStrait of Hormuz blockadeProject Freedom naval initiative

May 4, 2026

Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech

Defense technology disruptionMilitary AI integrationAutonomous weapons systems

May 1, 2026

Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire implementationHezbollah military and political weakeningLebanese government sovereignty efforts

Apr 30, 2026

Drill pickle: oil prices still misjudge shock

Oil price volatility and market dynamicsStrait of Hormuz closure impactStrategic petroleum reserve depletion

Apr 29, 2026

Power ranges: AI faces supply crunch

AI Supply Chain ShortagesGPU Manufacturing BottlenecksData Center Construction Delays

Apr 28, 2026

The regal has landed: can Charles boost US bond?

UK-US diplomatic relationsElectric vehicle market transformationJapanese automotive industry decline

Apr 27, 2026

Security banquet: queries over Trump protection

Presidential security and Secret Service protocolsGerman military modernization strategyNATO defense spending targets

Apr 24, 2026

An explosion still echoing: Chernobyl at 40

Nuclear safety protocolsSoviet political culture and secrecyInternational nuclear oversight

Apr 23, 2026

Bringing the House down: our American midterms model

US Midterm Elections 2022Political Forecasting ModelsGerrymandering and Redistricting

Apr 22, 2026

White hat, black box: AI’s next chapter

AI Safety and SecurityCybersecurity VulnerabilitiesAI Model Release Strategies

Apr 21, 2026

Mac daddy: Apple’s new boss

Apple CEO succession planningAI strategy in consumer technologyHardware vs software competitive advantages

Apr 20, 2026

Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship

US-Iran Military ConfrontationStrait of Hormuz BlockadeNuclear Facility Security

Apr 17, 2026

Inside Caracas: Venezuela after Maduro

Venezuelan political transitionU.S. foreign policy in Latin AmericaDemocratic opposition movements

Apr 16, 2026

Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?

Israel-Lebanon peace negotiationsHezbollah disarmamentIranian proxy influence

Apr 15, 2026

Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect

Iran-America conflict impact on food securityGlobal fertilizer supply chain disruptionEl Niño climate predictions and food production

Apr 14, 2026

Shipping forecast: will America’s blockade work?

US-Iran diplomatic relationsNaval blockade strategyEnergy market disruption

Apr 13, 2026

To Viktor, no spoils: Hungary’s new start

Hungarian election resultsViktor Orban defeatEU sanctions and aid suspension