Podcasts

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

The Weekend Intelligence

Ibiza: When the party’s over

Who gets left behind?

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

The Intelligence

How Elon Musk could change American politics

Also on the daily podcast: Ireland’s historic horrors on screen and Chilean salmon heists

Editor’s Picks

How “Anora” reframes stock characters

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Babbage

How AI will lead to a new scientific renaissance

Our podcast on science and technology. Nobel laureates Demis Hassabis and Jennifer Doudna, plus Google’s James Manyika, present their vision for how AI is transforming science

The Intelligence

Can Donald Trump curb Iran’s nuclear programme?

Also on the daily podcast: China pushes women to breed and sneaker wars

Editor’s Picks

Why a Trump presidency may be a boon for crypto

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

Drum Tower

What’s stopping China from leading the world’s climate fight?

Our weekly podcast on China. This week: the world’s biggest polluter is also pumping out the technologies needed to save the planet