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Tommy Robinson is an influencer who has shaped views on Britain, particularly among his American supporters and funders. A rally this weekend will show how his worldview is reaching the mainstream. A merger in the oligopoly of liftmakers will reshape an industry known for its ups and downs. And remembering Raghu Rai, whose photographs captured the intensity of India’s people.

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Guests and host:
Georgia Banjo, Britain correspondent
Simon Wright, industry editor
Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Tommy Robinson, Britain’s far right, America’s far right
Lifts, mergers, business
Raghui Rai, India, photojournalism

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Perhaps the AI “boomers” are right about a sweeping labour-market revolution. But a careful look at history shows just how unprecedented their bullish scenarios would be. Africa’s bounty of minerals has drawn tremendous recent interest; will the continent see the benefits this time around? And our World Cup profile series continues with a look at Japan’s squad.

Guests and host:
Callum Williams, senior economics writer
John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
AI, labour market, economics, history
Africa, critical minerals, investment, development
World Cup, Japan

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The meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will set the tone for three more this year. We examine what and what not to expect. Pepsi has been losing ground to Coca Cola recently; to catch up, it may have to become more like its rival. And this year’s Venice Biennale is uncomfortably besieged by geopolitics.

Guests and host:
Simon Rabinovitch, Beijing bureau chief
Shera Avi-Yonah, business correspondent
Alexandra Suich Bass, culture editor
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Trump/Xi summit, geopolitics
Coca Cola, Pepsi, business
Venice Biennale, culture

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Artificial intelligence could help terrorists develop new dangerous pathogens. Our correspondent asks how humanity can protect itself from machine-assisted biological weapons. Stock markets are soaring, despite the oil shock. What does this tell us about investor confidence in traditionally safe assets? And the doughs and don’ts of German bread.

Guests and host:
Arthur Holland Michel, emerging tech writer
Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
Lily Meckel, audience fellow
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Bioweapons, AI, virus
Stockmarkets, oil shock, dollar, government bonds
German bread, Bernd das Brot

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After catastrophic local-election results, Britain’s prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political life. One airline has folded and others may follow: jet-fuel prices are crimping carriers the world over, but the pain is not spread evenly. And could San Andrés, a popular Colombian tourist island, ever declare independence?

Guests and host:
Owen Winter, Britain political correspondent
Simon Wright, industries editor
Claire McQue, Americas writer
Rosie Blau co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Britain elections, Keir Starmer, Reform UK, Labour
Airlines, jet fuel, oil price, Strait of Hormuz
San Andrés, Colombia, Caribbean

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