Podcasts
Sound reasoning on current affairs, business and finance, science and technology, and global issues
Babbage
How technology can strengthen democracy—an interview with Audrey Tang
Our podcast on science and technology. Amid a techlash in many countries, Taiwan’s former digital minister presents the optimistic case for technology
The Intelligence
The grim tactical lessons Western armies are taking from Gaza’s war
Also on the daily podcast: why techy types like Donald Trump’s running-mate and ghosts haunt Hong Kong’s property market
Editor’s Picks
Reactions to a $600m wedding in India reveal how the country has changed
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Drum Tower
Is Xi Jinping doing enough to fix China’s economy?
Our podcast on China. This week, following the recent third plenum, we unpack the ruling party’s vision of economic reform
The Intelligence
With cash and backing, Kamala Harris sails towards nomination
Also on the daily podcast: China’s unicorns become an endangered species and why Britain’s beach huts are so pricey
Editor’s Picks
Russia’s huge stockpiles of Soviet-era weapons are dwindling
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
The Intelligence
Democrats have another chance at America’s presidency. Now what?
Also on the daily podcast: why India should create a slew of new states and a tribute to Dr Ruth, America’s sex therapist
Editor’s Picks
Why are markets ignoring political risks?
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Checks and Balance
What does the Republican Party stand for now?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we report from the Republican National Convention
The Economist
Dicky birds: will avian flu cause the next pandemic?
Also on the daily podcast: white women backed slavery and The Economist quiz
Money Talks
How does having kids affect women’s pay?
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, we examine new research that suggests the motherhood penalty may vanish in the long run