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Global news | Daily
The IntelligenceGain a fresh perspective on the events and trends shaping your world with our daily podcast.
China | Weekly
Drum TowerExplore the stories and issues at the heart of China with our correspondents.
Business and finance | Weekly
Money TalksMake sense of the biggest stories in business, economics and the markets.
US politics | Weekly
Checks and BalanceStay ahead on American politics with in-depth discussions from our correspondents.
Science and technology | Weekly
BabbageLearn about the latest innovations and discoveries in science and technology.
Global news | Daily
Editor’s PicksEnjoy a selection of articles read aloud from this week’s issue of The Economist.
Global news | Daily
The World in BriefUnderstand what's on the global agenda with this daily news briefing.
Special series
US politics | Series
Boom!Discover how the generation born in the era of the bomb blew up American politics.
India | Series
The Modi RajFind out how the world’s most successful elected leader rose to power and how he is remaking India.
Business | Series
Boss ClassLearn how to be a better manager from CEOs who got to the top and experts who’ve studied them.
China | Series
The PrinceUncover the real story of China’s leader and his rise to the top in this eight-episode series.
Russia | Series
Next Year in MoscowUnderstand why the war in Ukraine began, how it might end and what the future holds for Russia.
The archive
Science and technology | Series
Game ChangersJoin us to explore the people and stories behind game-changing ideas and innovations.
Future | Series
The World AheadCatch a glimpse of the future as we examine an assortment of challenges facing the world.
Future | Series
Future WatchGo behind the scenes of the future and meet the people who are building tomorrow’s world.
Covid | Archived
The JabAnalysis of the science, data and politics behind the covid-19 jab as it happened.
Science and technology | Archived
To a Lesser DegreeA clear-eyed look at the technologies, the adaptation and the politics needed to address extreme climate change.
Global news | Archived
The Economist AsksOne question posed to a high-profile newsmaker, followed up with lively debate.