The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
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.
Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at http://www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence.
If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.
For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page at https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts
1 Listener
All episodes
Best episodes
Top 10 The Intelligence from The Economist Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Intelligence from The Economist episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Intelligence from The Economist for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Intelligence from The Economist episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
An interview with a Hamas leader
The Intelligence from The Economist
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.
Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited time offer. You will not be charged until Economist Podcasts+ launches.
If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.
For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page.
1 Listener
The flames spread: protests in America
The Intelligence from The Economist
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.
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
A friend of mines: America’s explosive policy turn
The Intelligence from The Economist
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.
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer
Going through a phase: US-China trade deal
The Intelligence from The Economist
01/15/20 • 20 min
Withdrawal symptoms: America-Taliban talks
The Intelligence from The Economist
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.
Coming two terms with it: Putin’s power grab
The Intelligence from The Economist
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
A shifting alliance: NATO
The Intelligence from The Economist
06/15/20 • 21 min
Show more best episodes
Show more best episodes
FAQ
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.
Show more FAQ
Show more FAQ