The Intelligence

After a visit to Ukraine last week, our defence editor reports on a new phase of the war as Kyiv and other civilian targets are bombarded by Russian missiles. He also visits an elite Ukrainian drone unit. Why alcohol companies are scrambling to innovate. And remembering the life of feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem . Watch extended clips from Insider   Guests and host: Alex Turner, defence editor Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The

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The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023. For the central bank’s new chair Kevin Warsh, that decision was a test both of monetary policy and politics. A governor’s election in Okinawa is a boon to Japan’s military ambitions. And why summer is a casualty of climate change. Guests and host: Archie Hall, acting economics editor Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter Andrew Miller, special correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  F

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Is artificial intelligence becoming uncontrollably powerful? Our correspondent analyses whether a pause to breakneck development is possible or feasible. We have entered the new age of the orator . And why cheese is getting more popular in India.  Guests and host: Alex Hern, AI writer Tom Wainwright, culture correspondent Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Human extinction, AI, Sam Al

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Though a growing share of the British population is anxious about Islam, they have no reason to be. Islamism , a fringe ideology that believes government and society should be guided by Islamic principles, is the real concern. America cracks down on multinationals’ efforts to shift profits overseas. And why corporate training videos are virtually useless. Guests and host: Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent Andrew Palmer, “Boss Class” host and Bartleb

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After years of stalemate, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis are taking territory , including on a Red Sea strait. We ask what has changed, and how the shift fits into the wider regional conflict. As America’s midterm elections approach, we examine the fragmentation of the coalition that put Donald Trump back in office. And we ask how much nepotism matters in Hollywood today. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on

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For 15 years, the British media dismissed Tommy Robinson as a far-right extremist. We kept him off our televisions, and out of our newspapers.  Today his rallies attract tens of thousands of followers and he has the ear of the world’s richest man. Shire Folk is the story of how some of the most powerful people in America came to see Britain—and Islam—through the eyes of a fringe football hooligan. Topics covered: Radical Islam Gangs English Defence League Listen to what matters most, from g

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OpenAI’s claim to have solved one of the great problems in mathematics has itself created problems. We ask why the breakthrough has shaken the field . On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 we examine the vast counterterrorism machinery that followed in America, and nascent efforts to pare those powers back . And remembering Guo Lanying , a Chinese singer who championed traditional opera. Watch extended clips from Insider here . Guests and host: Sam Wikeley, science correspondent Sam Beal, Washington c

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The labour data are in from America and a trend is becoming clearer : on balance AI is starting to create more jobs than it hoovers up. Despite advancements of just about every other kind, China cannot seem to escape its food-safety problems . We ask why not. And why Kenya’s ants have become the target of smugglers . Guests and host: Alex Domash, economics correspondent Gabriel Crossley, China correspondent Carla Subirana, news editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-ho

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President Javier Milei has tamed inflation and improved the lot of many Argentines. But an election season approaches, and the promised economic and wage growth are not materialising . As LIV Golf files for bankruptcy, we ask where it went wrong in trying to disrupt the sport. And the growth that is good for India’s people is bad for its elephants . Guests and host: Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondent Henry Tricks, US technology editor Abhishek Kumar, India writer Rosie Blau, co-host of “

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International tests in maths and reading show that 15-year-olds today score what 14-year-olds would have done a decade ago. Our correspondent explains the long-term decline. Is Miami ’s thriving economic growth sustainable? And why Jeremy Vine ’s BBC Radio 2 show is a microcosm of Britain.    Guests and host: Mark Johnson, senior editor Cerian Richmond Jones, international economics correspondent Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent  Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

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Alternative for Germany won an even larger share of the vote than expected in yesterday’s state election. What does the far-right nationalist party’s success mean for Germany and Europe? The climate case for limiting vapour trails from aeroplanes. And why South Korean youths are turning to Buddhism .  Guests and host: Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chief Oliver Morton, planetary affairs editor Soobin Kim, Korea writer Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  AfD, Alternat

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Nvidia , the world’s most valuable company, has shifted strategy to boost demand for its chips. Our correspondent assesses the opportunities and risks. Knife crime in Britain moves to rural pastures. And our obituaries editor recounts the life of Frank Smith , who died in prison aged 101.  Watch extended clips from Insider here , plus the full Elon Musk interview Guests and host: Shailesh Chitnis, global business writer Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondent Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie

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Donald Trump’s stance on immigration helped him win the presidency. Our correspondent asks if a backlash against the campaign could damage Republican midterm prospects. Reddit is struggling in an age of AI. And the enduring beauty of the Bayeux tapestry . Guests and host: Aryn Braun, West Coast correspondent Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Depor

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On Sunday, Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right nationalist party to win a state election since the end of the second world war. Is Britain right to worry about Palantir handling government contracts? And could the Chinese learn to love chocolate ?  Guests and host: Tom Nuttall, chief Germany correspondent Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent Don Weinland, China business and finance editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligen

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After the devastating flash flood last week, our correspondent explains why the country is so ill-equipped to deal with the crisis. Does AI stop children from learning? And why Japanese ongaku kissa , or listening bars , are so popular abroad. Guests and host: Kira Hiju, Asia correspondent Michelle Hennessy, graphic detail editor Aaron Coultate, head of newsletters Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Nepal, flood, climate ch

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Behind the scenes, Artificial Intelligence is playing a growing role in every aspect of film-making , from script-writing and production-planning to shot-generation and editing. As the number of people covered by Obamacare falls, our correspondent ponders the future of the healthcare programme. And the secret thrill of American country dancing in France. Guests and host: Henry Tricks, US technology editor Stevie Hertz, US public policy correspondent Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief Rosie Blau,

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Our correspondent goes inside a Chinese robot facility to see thousands of droids being taught to complete useful tasks. Is it worth the time and money? How Meta ’s $17bn settlement at its blockbuster trial could change teen social-media use. And 75 years of the Paris bookshop Shakespeare and Company . Watch extended clips from Insider here , plus the full Elon Musk interview Guests and host: Don Weinland, China business editor Alice Fulwood, “Money Talks” host and US business editor Alexandra S

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Personalised vaccines could offer a breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Our correspondent analyses the latest trial. Canada’s oil market is flourishing, despite the trade war. And, why we will always love Dolly Parton . Guests and host: Natasha Loder, health editor Sarah Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence” Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Cancer, immunotherapy, vaccines, mRNA Oil, Canada, trade war, tariff

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Amid record-tickling yields , the bond markets are now trying to make sense of what Scott Bessent, America’s Treasury secretary, has announced —a move that might put him on a collision course with the Federal Reserve. We ask why it is so easy for hackers to infiltrate America’s water infrastructure. And understanding a political lineage through the new British prime minister’s accent . Guests and host: Joshua Roberts, capital markets correspondent Shashank Joshi, Washington bureau chief Lane Gre

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After much hullabaloo America announced its “Operation Economic Outcast”, a new tranche of sanctions. It is thin gruel , and might in fact invite military reprisals from Iran. Call centres form a large part of the economy of the Philippines; surprisingly, AI is not stopping the industry’s rise. And a data-led look at which cities offer the best (relative) paycheques.   Guests and host: Fraser McIlwraith, foreign correspondent Joshua Spencer, Asia news editor Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia co

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Promising trade talks imploded after a literal 11th-hour change from the American side. We examine the new trade barriers being erected, and the complex calculation for Prime Minister Mark Carney. In Japan Gen X workers are even still bearing the costs of an economic bubble-burst from the 1990s. And how fates of civilisations have turned on sieges throughout history .  Guests and host: Hal Hodson, Americas editor Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter Richard Cockett, senior digital editor Jason Pa

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The rise of generative AI has put new urgency into ancient questions. What is consciousness, and can machines ever have it ? We dive into the data that reveal a surge in sexually transmitted infections in Europe. And our obituaries editor considers the life of Mary de Rachewiltz , translator and tireless defender of her father, Ezra Pound.  Watch extended clips from Insider here . Guests and host: Alok Jha, science & technology editor Stephen Hurford, newsdesk writer Ann Wroe, obituaries ed

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Yuval Noah Harari is a big-ideas guy. Known for penning tomes that tackle broad sweeps of history, the historian-cum-philosopher has now turned his attention to AI. He joins Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist ’s editor-in-chief, for The Insider , our video show for premium subscribers. They discuss why Mr Harari believes AIs will come to control civilisation—and what it might mean to be human in that world. Watch the full show —and sign up to the Insider newsletter. Listen to what matters most,

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From anti-corruption probes to a disgruntled ex-minister calling for elections to disrupted grain shipments, headaches are mounting for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. China has until now coped with a patchy, pricey system for mental-health treatment. The government is now getting serious about plugging the gaps. And why a debate over “Paw Patrol” is more than just culture-war madness.  Guests and host: Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent Sarah Wu, China correspondent Andrew Mille

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Orexins are peptides involved in the body’s sleep-wake system—and are big pharma’s next big thing. Like multi-purpose GLPs, they may have far more uses than just regulating shuteye. We ask why Japan’s post-war innovation boom petered out, and what must be done to breed more unicorns . And why procrastination seems to be on the rise, and how to beat it . Guests and host: Shailesh Chitnis, global business correspondent Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor Benjamin Sutherland, science writer

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Israeli settlers have been clashing more and more with Palestinians in the West Bank, often with government backing. We examine the forces at play in what could soon be yet another battlefront. India’s proliferating civil codes are creating insuperable legal contradictions for a multi-faith people. And answering some letters addressed to our “agony uncle” columnist.  Guests and host: Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent Kira Huju, Asia correspondent Andrew Palmer, executive editor Jason Pal

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To critics, the Green Party leader is dangerous, even a con man. To fans, he is a national saviour-in-waiting. Our correspondent meets him to see what is behind the hype. So-called SpudCells have just seven bespoke DNA loops, but represent a revolutionary step toward life made from scratch. And the many ways travel agents still beat the bots. Guests and host: Andrew Miller, special correspondent Oliver Morton, planetary affairs editor Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of

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Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan , the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias . And celebrating the life of Gurkha climber, Nirmal Purja , who died in an avalanche. Watch extended clips from Insider here , plus the full Elon Musk interview.  Guests and host: Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief Claire McQue, Latin America writer

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After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers’ love of fast food may be slowing. And how many hours of Wagner opera would you sit through?   Guests and host: Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondent Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent Brook Unger, senior digital editor Rosie Blau, co-host

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The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language . And the legendary lager of Laos .  Guests and host: Matthieu Favas, commodities editor Ana Lankes, Brazil bureau chief Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent  Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intellig

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