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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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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India

In this episode of *The Intelligence* from *The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss the burgeoning role of India in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, the challenges…

19 Sep 2025 · 19m

Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau delve into three significant stories impacting global politics, business, and science.

18 Sep 2025 · 23m

Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists

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17 Sep 2025 · 25m

Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall

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16 Sep 2025 · 24m

Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested

In this episode, the podcast explores three primary stories:

15 Sep 2025 · 25m

When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle

This episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist* dives into the high-stakes succession battle within the Murdoch media empire, with Lachlan Murdoch emerging as the new leader.

12 Sep 2025 · 25m

Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosted by Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau, three significant topics are discussed:

11 Sep 2025 · 23m

Strikes’ price: Israel’s shocking Doha attack

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10 Sep 2025 · 22m

Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss three significant topics: the impact of climate change on maternal health, the recovery of Marks and Spencer from financial difficulties,…

9 Sep 2025 · 23m

Go, fourth? France likely to lose another PM

In this episode, the hosts discuss three major stories shaping global politics, culture, and economics, focusing particularly on France's political instability, China's economic challenges, and the…

8 Sep 2025 · 22m

For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6

This episode discusses the appointment of the new chief of MI6, the challenges facing nuclear power, and the life of entrepreneur Stephanie Shirley.

5 Sep 2025 · 27m

Mission possible: Baghdad is booming

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4 Sep 2025 · 25m

Sino-the-times: China gathers global allies

This episode discusses significant global events, including:

3 Sep 2025 · 21m

Call the shots: vaccine cuts imperil global health

In this episode of *The Intelligence* from *The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant recent developments in global health, technology, and cultural trends.

2 Sep 2025 · 21m

Indonesia ablaze: Riots test Prabowo

In this episode, the podcast discusses three major stories:

1 Sep 2025 · 23m

Split ends: political in-fighting in Israel

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss three major topics: the ongoing political turmoil in Israel, the evolution of college sports in…

29 Aug 2025 · 26m

Chill baby chill: Modi-Trump relations dip

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

28 Aug 2025 · 22m

Fed alert: can Trump fire a governor?

Discussion on Donald Trump’s attempt to sack Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, potential legalization of assisted dying in Uruguay, and the thriving community shooting clubs in Germany.

27 Aug 2025 · 23m

Grand theft global: the business of street crime

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau delve into the escalating issue of street crime, particularly focusing on car and phone theft in the UK.

26 Aug 2025 · 20m

That warm buzzy feeling: malaria and climate change

In this episode, hosted by Jason Palmer with insights from various experts, the podcast explores the intersection of climate change and malaria, the implications of China's food delivery wars, and…

25 Aug 2025 · 25m

Rule and divide: opposition grows in Syria

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss the evolving political landscape in Syria following the overthrow of dictator Bashar al-Assad and explore the growing dissent toward the new…

22 Aug 2025 · 24m

Stake and chips: will America take 10% of Intel?

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21 Aug 2025 · 21m

Trouble in paradise: US plans for Pacific war

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau explore three significant themes:

20 Aug 2025 · 23m

On a win and a player: Britain’s gaming prowess

In this episode, the discussion revolves around three main stories:

19 Aug 2025 · 19m