Economist Podcasts

After Elon Musk’s first extended interview since SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, The Economist editor-in-chief reflects on what he told her: that AIs will be in charge in ten years, his dark view of Europe and the inevitably of civil war in Britain. At what age is a child responsible for their crimes? And remembering Mona Khalil, Lebanese protector of turtles.
Watch extended clips from Elon Musk on “Insider” here

Guests and host:
Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist
Maighna Nanu, editor of foreign newsletters
Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Elon Musk, AI, killer robots, far right, The Insider
child criminals, criminal responsibility, gangs
Mona Khalil, Lebanon, turtles, conservation

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Many people, including politicians, love to hate the super-rich, and assume they have gamed the system. Yet our correspondent reports that a growing share of today’s wealthiest earned their money providing goods and services we all want. A new crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia. And lessons from the ultimate political animal, Downing Street’s Larry the Cat.
Watch “The Insider” interview with Elon Musk from 6pm BST, 1pm EST.
Listen to our podcast series “Scam Inc”.

Guests and host:
Callum Williams, senior economics writer
Sue-Lin Wong, Asia correspondent
Chris Impey, co-editor of “The Intelligence”
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Billionaires, Elon Musk, Lionel Messi, Taylor Swift
Scams, scam compounds, Cambodia
Larry the Cat, Andy Burnham, Downing Street

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Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky. That follows days of protests at his sacking of the defence minister. Our correspondent analyses the fallout. America’s murder rate is falling, so why are cops killing more people? And a shift in the Japanese taboo on living in homes where people have died.

Guests and host:
Shashank Joshi, defence editor
Daniel Knowles, US Midwest correspondent
Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Fedorov, Syrsky, Zelensky, Ukraine
Police killings, gun crime, murder
Japan, haunted houses, jiko bukken

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Today, Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun visits the White House to ask for Donald Trump’s help rebuilding the country. Our correspondent reports from his recent trip to Lebanon on the challenges it faces. Threats to Red Bull’s magnificent marketing machine. And why the age gap between the wealthiest men and their wives is shrinking.

Guests and host:
Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
Vendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondent
Doug Dowson, data journalist
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Lebanon, Beirut, Joseph Aoun, Hizbullah
Red Bull, energy drinks, extreme sports
Trophy wives, age gap, misogyny

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Andy Burnham faces tough challenges as Britain’s new prime minister, both within his party and the country at large. Our correspondent analyses his prospects. After years of strife, how can Syria be rebuilt? And food markets have changed New York.

Guests and host:
Hugo Gye, Britain political correspondent
Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent
Annie Crabill, senior digital editor
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, prime minister
Syria, Ahmad al-Sharaa, Assad
New York, street markets, farmers’ markets

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