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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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Pulp friction: the trade war bites Apple

The Intelligence from The Economist

9 Apr 2025 · 23m

Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau delve into three major global issues:

8 Apr 2025 · 25m

Doomed traders: Trump’s tariff fallout

The episode discusses the repercussions of Donald Trump's recently announced tariffs on the global economy, the controversy surrounding personalized diets, and a fascinating look into how seals can…

7 Apr 2025 · 21m

Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president

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4 Apr 2025 · 21m

Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs

In this episode, the hosts cover three key stories impacting global politics and culture:

3 Apr 2025 · 25m

Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant developments in Ukraine regarding the potential for upcoming elections amidst ongoing conflict, the implications of recent…

2 Apr 2025 · 23m

Right down: Le Pen barred

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

1 Apr 2025 · 20m

Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosts Rosie Blau and Jason Palmer discuss three significant stories shaping the global landscape.

31 Mar 2025 · 23m

Whack of all trades: America’s economy

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28 Mar 2025 · 26m

You spin me right round: Europe’s populists reckon with Trumpism

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss the implications of Donald Trump’s re-election bid on Europe’s hard-right political parties.

27 Mar 2025 · 22m

Canuck of the draw: Canada’s election campaigns

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant stories shaping global and political landscapes.

26 Mar 2025 · 19m

The chat is out of the bag: a stunning leak

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss three pivotal stories shaping global news: a significant leak regarding U.S.

25 Mar 2025 · 22m

Bibi driver: battles led by and within Israel

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza, the political dynamics within Israel, and a profile of Richard Fortey, a renowned paleontologist.

24 Mar 2025 · 23m

Spy-fall: Trump imperils intelligence pact

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21 Mar 2025 · 23m

Not so delightful: Erdogan arrests rival

In this episode, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss key global stories, including the recent arrest of Turkish opposition leader Ekrem İmamoglu, the implications of Panama's concessions under…

20 Mar 2025 · 26m

Cold call: Putin thwarts Trump

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau provide an analysis of recent significant events, focusing on three primary stories:

19 Mar 2025 · 22m

Peace broken: war returns to Gaza

In this episode, the podcast focuses on the recent escalation of conflict in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes, the return of astronauts from the International Space Station, and changing trends in…

18 Mar 2025 · 24m

In sickness and in stealth: threats to America’s CDC

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges facing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in America, particularly in the context of the Trump administration's policies.

17 Mar 2025 · 20m

Wheels of justice: the ICC gets Duterte at last

In this episode of *The Intelligence*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant global news stories, including the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte by the…

14 Mar 2025 · 25m

When the levy doesn’t break: a trade-war world adjusts

When the levy doesn’t break: a trade-war world adjusts

13 Mar 2025 · 22m

Thirty-day trial? A Ukraine-ceasefire proposal

Analysis of current events impacting global politics, business, and culture.

12 Mar 2025 · 25m

Sects and balances: a violent flare-up in Syria

In this episode, the hosts delve into three significant stories shaping global news:

11 Mar 2025 · 23m

No question, Mark: Canada’s new PM

In this episode, Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss significant political changes in Canada, the emergence of a winter economy in China, and pay tribute to a remarkable individual, Rose Girone, the…

10 Mar 2025 · 24m

One week in the life of Volodymyr Zelensky

In this episode of *The Intelligence from The Economist*, hosts Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau discuss the challenges faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a tumultuous week.

7 Mar 2025 · 23m