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
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