Podcasts
Babbage
The surprising ways in which games have changed the world—an interview with Kelly Clancy
Our podcast on science and technology. The neuroscientist, physicist and author untangles how games shape society
The Intelligence
Will the ceasefire in Israel and Lebanon hold?
Also on the daily podcast: Northvolt’s battery woes and French women are sexy at 60
Editor’s Picks
Master’s degrees don’t always deliver
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Drum Tower
Inside China’s disciplinary centres for “deviant” youth
Our weekly podcast on China. This week: what happens when young Chinese challenge the social conservatism of their parents?
The Intelligence
Trump ducks a legal storm as federal cases dropped
Also on the daily podcast: why iodine deficiency is rising and elevator etiquette
Editor’s Picks
Vladimir Putin walks an economic tightrope
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
The Intelligence
The Adani scandal is another setback for Narendra Modi
Also on the daily podcast: China’s empty homes and the appeal of Jordan Peterson
Editor’s Picks
Elon Musk sets his sights on Uncle Sam
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Checks and Balance
What now for the Democratic Party?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we assess how Democrats should rebuild after losing the presidency
The Intelligence
Why British MPs should back assisted dying
Also on the daily podcast: Trump’s Supreme Court and remembering painter Frank Auerbach
Money Talks
Why are Asia’s middle classes stagnating?
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, as the growth of the middle class decelerates in many parts of Asia, we consider the global fallout