Afleveringen
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The election of South Koreaâs new president represents a resounding rejection of the political turmoil that preceded the campaign. Our correspondent explains the domestic and international challenges ahead. How Africaâs diaspora is shaping Afrobeats (10:06). And why culling dingoes in Australia may be a mistake (16:44).
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Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a bold new strategy to bolster its defence forces risks being underfunded. Investors may be losing faith in long-term government bonds as a safe haven (8:42). And why a surprising number of French adults are choosing to be baptised (16:27).
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Polandâs presidential election was a fight between two distinct visions of the countryâs future. Our correspondent explains how the nationalist victor, a political newcomer, will shape Europe. Why drunken bar brawls are declining in Britain (7:31). And remembering the âWonga Coupâ mercenary, Simon Mann (12:18).
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A newly formed, private foundation took charge of aid distribution in the territory; a melee ensued. What is the groupâs origin, and what is its plan? A pandemic treaty at last agreed by the UN is an important stepâeven if the most desired signatory was absent (10:54). And a novel exhibition in London shows how to make the most of a museumâs collection (18:22).
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The US Court of International Trade ruled that Donald Trumpâs so-called fentanyl and Liberation Day tariffs constituted executive overreach. Now what? Artificial intelligence is on a wild ride through a well-known hype cycleâand is arriving at a âtrough of disillusionmentâ (8:49). And a new book about Xi Jinpingâs father reveals much about the Chinese president himself (16:42).
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The Trump administrationâs determination to bend higher-education institutions to its will seems to know no boundsâand nowhere is getting it worse than Harvard University. The outcome of Polandâs presidential runoff matters far beyond its borders, now that it is a continental heavyweight (11:23). And a bid to elevate the humblest drink to a luxury beverage (19:25).
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No one knows which soldiers will be on the buses; many families simply come in hope. As the wider war grinds on, our correspondent witnesses a mix of joy, confusion and disappointment. Big American brands once had it easy in the global marketplace. Now they bear the brunt of anti-Trump sentiment (12:05). And Brazilâs bustling bull marketâthat is, market for bulls (18:28).
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Voters will be electing each and every one of the countryâs judgesâremoving the last meaningful check on Morena, the ruling party. Nigeria has more people without electricity than any other country, but fixing that will be fiendishly difficult (7:50). And if it is so easy to order a takeaway pizza, why are home pizza ovens all the rage (14:11)?
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The countryâs leader is in a mad rush to transform his country into an upper-middle-income powerhouse before geopolitical forces stall its rise. Americaâs army is being thinned out; we examine the risks of putting both weapons and generals on the chopping block (10:12). And remembering Ed Smylie, who saved the crew of Apollo 13 with a delightfully low-tech plan (17:47).
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Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia know their borders may be the next front for Russian aggression. They do not want to deploy mines and razor wireâbut they must. Our correspondent visits the American city of Baltimore to investigate a national drop in violent crime (9:46). And a sweeping new biography of Mark Twain, who created a uniquely American style of fiction (17:19).
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A careful study of a range of data sources suggests that Israelâs military actions in Gaza have resulted in far more deaths than published tallies indicate. The Church of England, facing declining numbers of parishioners, is selling up its properties on the cheap (14:10). And we ask whether those trendy âjuice shotsâ confer any health benefits (20:29).
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A âresetâ with the bloc is merely a first step in maintaining relations. We ask what is in this weekâs deal. Millennials and Gen Z get all the media attentionâbut spare a thought for Gen X, who have actually had it pretty rough (9:25). And Nvidiaâs graphics cards used to set the barâbut its latest offerings have failed to impress gamers (16:44).
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Rafal Trzaskowski, the liberal mayor expected to win the first round cleanly only squeaked by. We ask whatâs at stake in the NATO-front-line country now the second round looks so uncertain. In the new world of weight-loss drugs Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, has reigned supremeâperhaps not for much longer (9:40). And people really do lookâbut also actâlike their dogs (16:51).
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Forget the hammocks and ping-pong tables. Creativity takes work. Managers at Google, Lego and a pair of AI startups share advice on breaking through. To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. https://subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plus If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Negotiations in Turkey to bring peace to Ukraine could be a flop. But the repercussions of shifting alliances with Russia will play out in this weekendâs presidential election in Romania where the leading candidates have polarised opinion. Why British towns are shabby and disorderly (10:48). And the brilliance of womenâs basketball in America (18:30).
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Drugs in America often cost more than three times as much as those elsewhere. But Donald Trumpâs plan to cut prescription costs and impose tariffs may have unintended consequences for consumers. Inside North Koreaâs crypto-heist: from hermit kingdom to hacking kingdom (10:45). And remembering Alvaro Mangino, who survived the 1972 Andes air crash (18:39).
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As Donald Trump removes bans on trade with Syria and meets its leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, our correspondent analyses the implications. Two feuding political dynasties in the Philippines use mid-term elections as a proxy battle (10:03). And introducing V-Tubers, creators behind live-streams of cartoon avatars coming to a screen near you (18:42).
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A ceasefire becomes ever more urgent in Gaza as Israel expands military operations and obstructs aid. As Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, the regional balance of power has shifted since his last term (9:55). Also on the show: introducing series two of âBoss Classâ, on how to be a better manager (17:44). And we need your feedback! Please take our survey.
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Tariffs against China were the centrepiece of Donald Trumpâs âLiberation Dayâ trade plans. Our correspondent explains the significance of a new 90-day hiatus. Will Ukraine and Russia come to the negotiating table this week (7:51)? Why new techniques to compress the contrast between loud and quiet music could be damaging our hearing (15:35). And help us improve the show by taking this survey.
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The choice of Robert Prevost reflects a desire for unity and compromise. But insofar as Pope Leo XIV represents a middle path, how will he lead on the churchâs trickiest questions? The Trump administration has axed Biden-era export controls on AI chips. Good. Now they must enact simpler, more-effective ones (11:29). And remembering Martin Graham, founder of the Longborough Festival Opera (19:34).
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