20 Best The Economist Podcasts

1. Checks and Balance from The Economist

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Unlock American politics with The Economist 's John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard and James Bennet. Taking one big theme every week, they dig into the data, the ideas and the history behind it. Politicians, pollsters and political scientists join them to discuss where the great experiment of American democracy is headed. Published every Friday. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts , including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount...MORE Hosts Jon Fasman, John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard, Idrees Kahloon
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2. The Intelligence from The Economist

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Join Jason Palmer and Rosie Blau for noise-cancelling news and analysis from The Economist 's global network of correspondents. Every weekday this award-winning podcast picks three stories shaping your world—the big shifts in politics, business and culture, plus things you never knew you needed to know. On Saturdays, download The Weekend Intelligence to dive deep into a single story, vividly told. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription...MORE Hosts Jason Palmer, Rosie Blau
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Drum Tower from The Economist

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Gain a deeper understanding of China with Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu. The Economist's China correspondents report from across the country and the places it influences beyond its borders. Jiehao Chen joins the discussion from London. This award-winning podcast takes on everything from the CCP to EVs and from ageing to AI. Published every Tuesday. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts , including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount...MORE Hosts Alice Su, David Rennie
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 810 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Next Year in Moscow

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Arkady Ostrovsky travels across Europe and the Middle East speaking to free-thinking Russians who left when the shelling of Ukraine began in 2022 in this eight-part series. For them the war meant the future of Russia itself was now in doubt. Now they have to rebuild their lives and their hopes for Russia from exile. Can they get their country back? Their stories help solve the mystery of why this senseless war began and how it might end. Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist...MORE Host Arkady Ostrovsky
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.9K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. The Prince

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Xi Jinping is the most powerful person in the world. But the real story of China's leader remains a mystery. In this eight-part series Sue-Lin Wong finds out how he rose to the top, and what it means for China—and the rest of the world—now that he has ripped up the rule book to stay in power, perhaps for the rest of his life. Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist.com/podcastsplus If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Sue Lin Won
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.6K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. The World in Brief from The Economist

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The World in Brief tells you what's on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most importantly, what to make of it. Economist Podcasts subscribers and digital subscribers to The Economist should log in at economist.com/audio/podcasts/the-world-in-brief for access to the full World in Brief . Sign up for Economist Podcasts here: www.economist.com/podcastsplus-worldinbrief . For more information about Economist Podcasts , including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount.economist...MORE Producer/Network The Economist
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1.5K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

7. Money Talks from The Economist

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Take a seat at the table and learn about the biggest stories in financial markets, the economy and business. Each week our editors and correspondents explore how economics influences the world we live in and share their insights across a range of topics. From inflation and recession risk to all things crypto and even the commercial success of K-pop, we have you covered. Published every Thursday.If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription...MORE Hosts Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood, Tom Lee-Devlin
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 2.3KFacebook 11.5MInstagram 7.9M Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. New Foundations

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New Foundations is a podcast from Economist Impact, supported by Pictet Wealth Management. We explore technological breakthroughs and bold ideas with the potential to bring about radical social, environmental and economic change — and look at the forces, and the actors, that will accelerate, slow down and shape that change. Season two now airing.Disclaimer: The findings and views expressed in the podcast are for information only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation or any legal, tax or financial advice...MORE Producer/Network Economist Impact
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 33Facebook 11.5MTwitter 27MInstagram 7.9M Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Editor's Picks from The Economist

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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Published weekdays from Monday to Thursday.If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts , including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts.MORE Producer/Network The Economist
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 11.5MInstagram 7.9M Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. To a Lesser Degree from The Economist

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Join Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the Economist's global energy and climate innovation editor, and expert guests to explore how everything—from finance to agriculture, transport to international policy—will have to change to address extreme climate change.Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.MORE Producer/Network The Economist
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 117Facebook 11.5MTwitter 27MInstagram 7.9M Get Email Contact

11. Gamechangers from The Economist

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It might start with a lightbulb moment or a sudden flash of insight—but having an idea and making a success of it are very different things. It's the gap between invention and innovation. In these six episodes, you'll find out about the people and stories behind game-changing ideas and technology.Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.MORE Host Tom Standage
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12. The Jab from The Economist

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The Economist unlocks the science, data and politics behind the most ambitious inoculation programme the world has ever seen.Alok Jha, The Economist's science correspondent, hosts with Natasha Loder, our health-policy editor. Each week our reporters and data journalists join them in conversation, along with scientists around the world.Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.MORE Producer/Network The Economist
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13. Boss Class from The Economist

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The best bosses create systems for solving problems old and new—from navigating working-from-home demands to hiring the right people, from running good meetings to managing themselves. Andrew Palmer, author of the Bartleby column, looks for advice on how to be a better boss by talking to people who have actually done the job. Listen to The Economist 's seven-episode guide for managers. Episodes are out on Mondays. If you're not already a subscriber to The Economist , sign up for our podcast subscription, Economist Podcasts at economist.com/podcastsplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast...MORE Host Andrew Palmer
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 281 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Economist Asks

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One question posed to a high-profile newsmaker, followed up with lively debate. Anne McElvoy hosts The Economist's chat show. Recent guests include Henry Kissinger, Chris Patten and Maggie Gyllenhall.Sign up for Economist Podcasts at www.economist.com/podcastsplusIf you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.MORE Host Anne McElvoy
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15. Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact

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Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience. We partner with corporations, foundations, NGOs and governments across big themes including sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation to catalyse change and enable progress. The Economist Group includes Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence, Economist Education and The Economist newspaper.Follow Asia Perspectives by Economist Impact to make sure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Economist Impact
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16. The Modi Raj from The Economist

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Narendra Modi may well be the most popular politician on the planet. India's prime minister is eyeing a third term atop the world's biggest democracy. A tea-seller's son, Mr Modi began life an outsider. The man behind the political phenomenon remains hard to fathom. India has become an economic powerhouse during his ten years in charge. But he's also the frontman for a chauvinistic Hindu nationalist dogma. Can Mr Modi continue to balance both parts of his agenda and finish the job of turning India into a superpower? The Economist 's Avantika Chilkoti finds out what makes him tick...MORE Host Avantika Chilkoti
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 156 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact