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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world.


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The Intelligence from The Economist - An interview with a Hamas leader

An interview with a Hamas leader

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10/11/23 • 25 min

How does the Palestinian militant group justify the atrocities committed in Israel? Why has it done this? What does it plan to do with the hostages? In a conversation with Moussa Abu Marzouk, a senior official, Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor-in-chief, presses for answers.


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The Intelligence from The Economist - The flames spread: protests in America

The flames spread: protests in America

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06/01/20 • 22 min

Demonstrations against police violence have only amplified. We ask why George Floyd’s death touched a nerve, and why these events keep happening in America. A look at the country’s cyber-defences reveals considerable weaknesses—what are states to do as electronic attacks outpace the conventional kind? And what museums are doing now to document the history unfolding around them.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Money in the West Bank: Kushner’s peace plan

Money in the West Bank: Kushner’s peace plan

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06/25/19 • 21 min

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The Intelligence from The Economist - A friend of mines: America’s explosive policy turn

A friend of mines: America’s explosive policy turn

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02/18/20 • 22 min

The Trump administration’s stance on anti-personnel landmines worries many—but also speaks to a future in which the rules of war are uncertain. Britain’s universities are coming to grips with how much the slave trade built them. And why the ads on televised sport aren’t always what they seem.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Going through a phase: US-China trade deal

Going through a phase: US-China trade deal

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01/15/20 • 20 min

Negotiators will sign a “phase one” pact today—but the trickiest issues remain unresolved, and plenty of tariffs will stay in place. Will the deal repair trading relations? As more young people head online, “cyberbullying” is on the rise, too. But why are some kids bullying themselves on social media? And why quirky Las Vegas weddings are on the wane. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Withdrawal symptoms: America-Taliban talks

Withdrawal symptoms: America-Taliban talks

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08/09/19 • 19 min

America’s envoy claimed “excellent progress” in negotiations ahead of the country’s planned exit from Afghanistan. But stickier talks await, between the Islamist militia and the Afghan government. A promising new vaccine may at last tackle typhoid fever, which claims 160,000 lives every year. And, we travel to Scotland and hop on the world’s shortest scheduled flight.

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Coming two terms with it: Putin’s power grab

Coming two terms with it: Putin’s power grab

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03/13/20 • 20 min

A resetting of the clock on the Russian leader’s tenure will almost certainly pass into law. That sets up a standoff with a public swiftly losing faith in him. The incentives around sick days are all wrong; a change in attitudes could keep everyone safer. And why it is that, for many contestants on “The Price is Right”, the price is wrong. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Get pomped up: Trump’s British visit

Get pomped up: Trump’s British visit

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06/03/19 • 22 min

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Bashir and present danger: Sudan’s coup

Bashir and present danger: Sudan’s coup

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04/12/19 • 23 min

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The Intelligence from The Economist - A shifting alliance: NATO

A shifting alliance: NATO

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06/15/20 • 21 min

As the organisation’s defence ministers meet this week we look at two of its principal challenges: China’s rising influence and America’s declining interest. After more than three decades, a grand murder mystery has been solved in Sweden—but the outcome has many more frustrated than before. And why there is a matchmaking boom in Japan. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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How many episodes does The Intelligence from The Economist have?

The Intelligence from The Economist currently has 1525 episodes available.

What topics does The Intelligence from The Economist cover?

The podcast is about News and Global.

What is the most popular episode on The Intelligence from The Economist?

The episode title 'An interview with a Hamas leader' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Intelligence from The Economist?

The average episode length on The Intelligence from The Economist is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Intelligence from The Economist released?

Episodes of The Intelligence from The Economist are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of The Intelligence from The Economist?

The first episode of The Intelligence from The Economist was released on Jan 23, 2019.

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