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- Drone team: Russia’s plan to arm Iran
This episode explores reports of a Russian plan to supply Iran with advanced drones, the plight of merchant seamen stranded in the Gulf, and a tribute to Craig Venter's contributions to the Human Genome Project.
- A hatred normalised: antisemitism in Britain
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist explores the normalization of antisemitism in Britain after an attack in a Jewish neighborhood. It also covers the success of American luxury brands and a profile of Argentina for the Wor…
- On the off chancellor: Friedrich Merz, one year in
This episode discusses Friedrich Merz's first year as Germany's chancellor, including unfulfilled promises and government conflicts, and examines the advertising industry's use of AI chatbots. It also considers the historical rhetoric of w…
- Naval piercing: strait shooting in Iran war
This episode from The Intelligence by The Economist discusses the Strait of Hormuz standoff, Russian public grumbling, and noise pollution in India. It features analysis on geopolitical tensions and societal issues.
- Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist examines the impact of technology on the economics of war. It discusses how new tech companies are changing conflict, referencing the use of expensive weaponry against drones.
- Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses whether peace can hold in Lebanon with Hizbullah present, exploring the balance of power between government forces and the Iran-backed militia. It also touches on the decreasing…
- Drill pickle: oil prices still misjudge shock
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist examines the current state of oil prices, the political landscape in France with upcoming elections, and anticipation surrounding the World Cup in Brazil.
- Power ranges: AI faces supply crunch
This episode discusses the supply crunch faced by the AI industry. It also covers sophisticated fraudsters in Asia and the future plans for Allbirds, a company that stopped selling shoes.
- The regal has landed: can Charles boost US bond?
This episode of "The Intelligence" discusses King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US and its potential impact on Anglo-American relations. The episode also covers the challenges facing Japanese automakers and the improved safety…
- Security banquet: queries over Trump protection
This episode of "The Intelligence from The Economist" covers the queries regarding Donald Trump's security following an incident. It also examines Germany's new defense strategy and includes listener responses to a previous episode about "…
- An explosion still echoing: Chernobyl at 40
This episode revisits the Chernobyl nuclear plant and surrounding exclusion zone 40 years after the accident. It covers the history of the 1986 event, current scientific research, and the impact of recent events at Chernobyl and Zaporizhzh…
- Bringing the House down: our American midterms model
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses their forecast model for the American midterms and an interview with classical composer Steve Reich. The episode also touches on the correlation between birth order and life suc…
- White hat, black box: AI’s next chapter
This episode discusses Anthropic's Mythos model, Indian politicians' focus on
- Mac daddy: Apple’s new boss
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses the new leadership at Apple following Tim Cook's departure. It also explores the migration of women from rural to urban areas in Japan and a historical perspective on boredom in…
- Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship
This episode discusses the American seizure of an Iranian ship, damage to Chernobyl's reactor, and the expansion of fast food chains in rural China.
- Inside Caracas: Venezuela after Maduro
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist reports on Venezuela, three months after America seized President Nicolas Maduro. The episode includes an interview with opposition leader María Corina Machado. It also celebrates the lif…
- Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?
This episode discusses potential peace talks between Israel and Lebanon, Britain's "triple lock" pensions, and Uzbekistan's World Cup preparations. The discussions follow Israel's offensive against Hizbullah.
- Food awakening: Iran’s ripple effect
This episode discusses how the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockades are impacting the global supply of food and fertilizer, potentially worsening a hunger crisis compounded by an anticipated El Niño weather event. It also covers an…
- Shipping forecast: will America’s blockade work?
This episode covers America’s blockade on Iranian ports, war crimes in Burkina Faso, and a sparkling water taste test. Guests include Shashank Joshi, Tom Gardner, Jon Fasman, Rosie Blau, and Jason Palmer.
- To Viktor, no spoils: Hungary’s new start
The recent election in Hungary is discussed, where Viktor Orban lost power after 16 years. The episode also touches on milk overproduction in Britain and a giant rat that detects landmines in Cambodia.
- Bibi on board? Iran, America and Israel’s campaign in Lebanon
This episode covers Binyamin Netanyahu's strikes, the Artemis Moon mission, and Semyon Gluzman. It explores Israel's relationship with America and the goals of the Artemis mission, as well as Semyon Gluzman's work.
- NATO’s dialogues: America’s (next) threat to go
This episode discusses Donald Trump's threats to withdraw America from NATO, the implications of the Iran war, the economic consequences of global emigration, and profiles Spain as part of a World Cup series. It features diplomatic editor…
- Overnight cessation: a two-week pause in Iran
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses a temporary deal between America and Iran, China's state-led IVF program, and the impact of AI on literature.
- Over troubled waters: Trump’s bridge-and-plant plot
This episode covers Donald Trump's rhetoric about Iran, the predicted impact of AI on India's IT sector, and Gen Z's interest in hobbies traditionally associated with baby boomers. The podcast also explores how these topics connect to curr…
- Hungary for change? A challenger to Orban
This episode discusses Viktor Orban's role in Hungarian politics and potential election outcomes. It also touches on jaguar conservation in the Americas and the rising number of Catholic saints.
- Xi says: who will succeed him?
This episode discusses the leadership reshuffle in China and Xi Jinping's anticipated five-year term. It also touches on Europe's tech future and the life of winemaker Michel Rolland.
- Over the moon: Artemis II launches
NASA has launched its first crewed space mission in over a decade. This episode from The Intelligence discusses the Artemis II mission, America's plans for a moonbase, the underperformance of AI models in languages other than English, and…
- Drone wolf: Ukraine’s missile mastermind
This episode of The Intelligence discusses Ukraine's drone strategy, Britain's evolving relationship with Europe post-Brexit, and the discontinuation of swimming tests at American universities.
- Refine and dandy: Iran’s war bounty
The episode investigates how Iran is profiting from the war due to sanctions evasion and rising oil prices. It also covers India's efforts to counter its Maoist insurgency and the role of understudies in theatre.
- The bog of war: week five begins
This episode of The Intelligence discusses the escalating Iran conflict, including the prospect of a US ground invasion. It also covers America's changing attitude towards migrants and the sci-fi film "Project Hail Mary."
- Hasta la victoria, quizás: Cuba’s broken economy
This episode of "The Intelligence" from The Economist discusses Cuba's struggling economy, focusing on the reasons behind the challenges faced by the Cuban people and potential future outlook. It also touches on the unsupported and potenti…
- Algorithm and blues: a watershed social-media verdict
A California jury agreed that Meta and Google designed their platforms to be addictive. This verdict could lead to further litigation and regulatory changes. The episode also examines maritime chokepoints and the dominance of digitally ani…
- On goal difference: are America and Israel diverging on Iran?
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist explores the potential divergence between America and Israel on the topic of Iran. It also examines the role of cryptocurrencies in Asian economies and traces the history of mafias throug…
- (Another) all-out war: Afghanistan and Pakistan
This episode of The Intelligence covers the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the potential for the Iran war to impact inflation, and the growing trend of listening parties. It features insights from Tom Sasse, Joshua Roberts, Cai…
- From bad to awful: Trump’s four options in Iran
This episode examines the options available to Donald Trump concerning the ongoing situation in Iran. It also covers the issues of misconduct within Thailand's Buddhist monks and the latest developments in gene-editing technology for fruit.
- Who will deal the final blow? Israel, Lebanon and Hizbullah
This episode discusses the situation involving Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, as well as the increasing role of Islam in Southeast Asian civic life. It also includes a tribute to Jürgen Habermas.
- An act of self-harm: Trump’s latest war might be his undoing
This episode discusses President Trump's recent war, Turkey's foreign entanglements and democratic backsliding, and Americans' anger towards food-delivery robots. Guests include Robert Guest, Piotr Zalewski, Rebecca Jackson, and Jason Palm…
- Flagging carriers: war shuffles the Gulf-airline flight deck
This episode examines how the war in Iran is affecting the airline industry and may lead to lasting changes for Gulf carriers. It also explores the decline of the fake-meat industry and the potential impact of AI on the future of PDFs.
- Barrel vault: a Nigerian refining giant rises
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist examines the impact of Aliko Dangote's new oil refinery in Nigeria on the region. It also explores the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles and the connection between cancer diagnoses and crim…
- Let me get this strait: the Iran-war escalation risk
This episode discusses the escalation risk in the Iran war, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. It also covers the development of humanoid robots in China and the science behind effective power naps.
- Lone goals: will US-Israel war aims diverge?
This episode discusses potential disunity between the US and Israel regarding war aims, analyzes market trends including "rubbish stocks," and celebrates the life of clown Philippe Gaulier. The topics cover global politics, business, and c…
- Blood from a drone: Iran’s deadly arsenal
This episode discusses Iran's drone capabilities and their impact on global events. It also examines the growth of data centers in India and the phenomenon of giant board games.
- Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers the economic fallout from events in Iran, Japan's restarting of nuclear reactors after the Fukushima disaster, and an interview with Iranian director Jafar Panahi.
- Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters
Donald Trump reacted to rising oil prices by signaling a potential end to the conflict in Iran. The episode also explores China's silence on Iran and the transformation of Erewhon grocery store.
- Follow the leader: Iran picks the son
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist examines Iran's selection of a new supreme leader and its implications for the regime and the war. It also covers the challenges facing scientific research in America and the scarcity of…
- The third Gulf war: one week on
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist discusses the third Gulf war one week after it began. Editors reflect on the war's uncertain goals, Iran's retaliation, and missile interceptor stocks. The episode also includes a look at…
- Spars and strikes: Who backs Iran war?
This episode explores the domestic implications of the Iran war for Donald Trump, as well as European defensive deployments. It also covers France's decision to bolster its nuclear arsenal.
- Crude awakening: Iran oil shock
This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist examines the impact of the Iran oil shock on the global economy. It also covers student debt in Britain and the rising popularity of line dancing.
- Escalation: Middle East war widens
The war in Iran has entered its fourth day with further American and Israeli strikes, and Iranian retaliation across the region. Israel has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon while attacks on Tehran involved the use of AI,. Also, Pokém…
- War with Iran: Middle East in flames
America and Israel launched attacks on Iran, resulting in the death of Ali Khamenei. This episode analyzes the implications of his death and Iran's potential retaliation, as well as the impact on Gulf States and Iran's military capabilitie…