Checks and Balance | US politics

What Donald Trump’s nominations tell us about his second term

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, what to make of the president-elect’s transition so far

The election is over, and the president-elect’s administration is starting to take shape. What do Donald Trump’s picks for key roles tell us about his second term?

John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. They’re joined by The Economist’s Adam O’Neal and David Rennie.

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Podcast 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

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Podcast 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?


Podcast The Intelligence

Trump ducks a legal storm as federal cases dropped

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Podcast 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

Podcast The Weekend Intelligence

Ibiza: When the party’s over

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Podcast The Intelligence

Why British MPs should back assisted dying

Also on the daily podcast: Trump’s Supreme Court and remembering painter Frank Auerbach