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The Economist Asks

The Economist Asks

The Economist

One question posed to a high-profile newsmaker, followed up with lively debate. Anne McElvoy hosts The Economist's chat show. Recent guests include Henry Kissinger, Chris Patten and Maggie Gyllenhall.

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The deaths of 53 migrants in San Antonio, Texas are a reminder of the risks taken to enter America illicitly. Border crossings are at record levels. President Joe Biden promised to fix immigration, but his critics say his policies stoke disorder. Host Anne McElvoy asks Ted Cruz, a Republican senator from Texas, how he would solve the problem. Plus, Alexandra Suich Bass, The Economist’s senior US correspondent, explains why Congress has failed to tackle immigration.


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The Economist Asks - The Economist asks: Lord Browne
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09/24/15 • 14 min

The former CEO of BP says great businesses should develop connections with society, but the difficulty of doing so means few manage it  

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The Economist Asks - The Economist asks: Empire of the geeks
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07/23/15 • 12 min

With its stratospheric growth and increasing international influence, Silicon Valley is inspiring talk of a bubble, and some copycats  

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The Economist Asks - The Economist asks: Flora Fraser
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11/05/15 • 16 min

We ask the author of a new historical biography how Martha Washington's role shaped the course of America's history, and became a template for future First Ladies  

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“The Crucible” seems to resonate with every era in which it is performed. How do accusation, evidence and hysteria combine in an age of big data and social media?  

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The Economist Asks - The Economist asks: Brexit, part III
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09/17/15 • 16 min

Britons have long had a selective relationship with the grand European project. In the final episode of the series, we ask whether it might be about to lead to a final Brexit  

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In the second of a two-part series, we debate the digital preservation of antiquities and learn how to sculpt with software inside The Economist's virtual-reality museum  

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From debt bumps to paperology and the power of "oxi" - the crisis vocabulary in Berlin, Brussels and Athens tells us a lot about differing attitudes  

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The Economist Asks - The cost of higher education: Four years out of pocket
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06/22/15 • 14 min

Peter Capelli, Mitchell Daniels and Michael Crow speak with The Economist's Anne McElvoy about costs, benefits and improvements in American higher education  

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The Economist Asks - Rachel Notley on carbon taxes
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12/01/15 • 8 min

Carbon taxes could be one of the most effective ways to tackle climate change. The premier of Alberta explains how the Canadian province plans to price emissions  

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Economist Asks have?

The Economist Asks currently has 396 episodes available.

What topics does The Economist Asks cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts and Global.

What is the most popular episode on The Economist Asks?

The episode title 'The Economist Asks: How should America tackle the border problem?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Economist Asks?

The average episode length on The Economist Asks is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Economist Asks released?

Episodes of The Economist Asks are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Economist Asks?

The first episode of The Economist Asks was released on Apr 24, 2015.

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