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by The Economist · English

Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist's global network of correspondents. Every weekday the winner of "Best Daily Show" at the 2026 British Podcast Awards, picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to dive deep into a single story, vividly told. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cocaine and able: drug runners innovate

In this episode of *The Intelligence*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau delve into three significant global news stories:

22 Oct 2025 · 24m

Rock and rule: Japan’s first female PM

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss several key stories shaping global politics and culture, with a focus on:

21 Oct 2025 · 22m

Voices of Gaza: life amid a fragile peace

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20 Oct 2025 · 27m

Bolt-on charges: Trump's former adviser is indicted

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17 Oct 2025 · 26m

Rome run: Meloni’s surprising stamina

In this episode of *The Intelligence*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss current global events, with a special focus on Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the reliability of German…

16 Oct 2025 · 22m

Aid pro quo: Trump weaponises foreign help

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15 Oct 2025 · 24m

Wrong side of the hack: cybercrime grows

In this episode of *The Intelligence*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau delve into the increasing problem of cybercrime, exploring the impact of recent high-profile cyberattacks on major…

14 Oct 2025 · 22m

Out at last: Israeli hostages return

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant global events, focusing on the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, the thriving luxury travel industry, and a tribute to the late…

13 Oct 2025 · 24m

The Weekend Intelligence: The trial of Yevgenia Berkovich

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11 Oct 2025 · 44m

Dune raider: Saudi is a video-game superpower

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10 Oct 2025 · 20m

Finally, a deal: the fragile peace in Gaza

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9 Oct 2025 · 23m

Liberté, égalité, désordre: chaos in France

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau cover significant news from France, including political turmoil surrounding President Emmanuel Macron and his newly appointed Prime Minister,…

8 Oct 2025 · 21m

Man of steel, and aluminium: Carney talks trade with Trump

This episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosted by Jason Palmer, discusses important global stories, focusing on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's strategy to address trade issues…

7 Oct 2025 · 22m

One peace at a time: hopeful Gaza talks

Analysis of global news, politics, business, and culture

6 Oct 2025 · 23m

Chainsaw out of gas? Milei’s experiment wobbles

In this episode of The Intelligence from The Economist, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss various global issues, including the political and economic challenges facing Argentina's President…

3 Oct 2025 · 26m

Space invaders: Russia’s NATO nose-thumbing

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau provide an in-depth analysis of key global events, focusing on Russia's aggressive maneuvers in Europe, protests in Madagascar, and a discussion on…

2 Oct 2025 · 25m

Shut happens: US federal funding stops

This episode discusses the recent U.S. federal government shutdown resulting from failed budget negotiations between Republicans and Democrats.

1 Oct 2025 · 23m

Your peace or mine? Prospects for Gaza deal

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss three major topics:

30 Sep 2025 · 25m

Fortunes of war: is Russia’s economy slowing?

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29 Sep 2025 · 24m

Under different thumbs: a scant TikTok deal

In this episode, the hosts, alongside various correspondents from *The Economist*, discuss three main topics: the implications of a TikTok deal under the Trump administration, the rising spread of…

26 Sep 2025 · 23m

Home truths: Ukraine’s internal strains

In this episode of The Intelligence from The Economist, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau explore the current challenges faced by Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

25 Sep 2025 · 21m

On warhead be it: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

This episode explores the evolving defense partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with a particular focus on the implications of Pakistan's nuclear umbrella.

24 Sep 2025 · 22m

States of disarray: the UN at 80

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant global issues, focusing on the precarious state of the United Nations (UN) as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.

23 Sep 2025 · 25m

One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial

One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial

22 Sep 2025 · 24m