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The Economist

Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology.

 

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Iran continues to retaliate against attacks with ferocity. Though many of its ballistic missile facilities have been razed, its vast drone armoury is powerful and destructive. Who will benefit from India’s boom in data centres? And why giant board games are not child’s play. 

Guests and host:

 • Shashank Joshi, defence editor
 • Gavin Jackson, South Asia business and finance correspondent
 • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
 • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, America, Shahed drones, Geran, Ukraine, Zelenksy
 • India, data centres, Amazon, Meta, Google, Nvidia
 • Monopoly, board games, toys, kidults

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Blood from a drone: Iran’s deadly arsenal

Overnight, the Pentagon said it “eliminated” 16 Iranian mine-laying ships, raising further jitters about the global impact of the war in Iran. Fifteen years after a tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan is restarting reactors. And our correspondent meets Jafar Panahi, the Iranian director whose film is nominated for two Oscars this weekend.

Guests and host:

 • Rachana Shanbhogue, business and finance editor
 • Noah Sneider, East Asia bureau chief
 • Andrew Miller, “Back Story” columnist
 • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, oil prices, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude, International Energy Agency, Russia
 • Japan, nuclear, Fukushima, tepco
 • Oscars, “It Was Just An Accident”, Jafar Panahi

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Strait of shock: Iran economic fallout

After oil prices climbed to nearly $120 a barrel yesterday, Donald Trump signalled a possible abrupt end to the conflict in Iran. Markets calmed, but the course of the war remains unclear. Why China’s government has said little about Iran. And how a hippy grocery store became America’s swankiest supermarket.

Guests and host:

 • Edward Carr, deputy editor of “The Economist”
 • Simon Rabinovitch, Beijing bureau chief
 • Avantika Chilkoti, global business correspondent 
 • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, Donald Trump, Brent Crude, financial markets, Asia, oil shock
 • Chinese foreign policy, Wang Yi
 • Erewhon, food prices, supermarkets

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Oil rise: Trump gets the jitters

After Iran appoints a new supreme leader, what does the choice tell us about the resilience of the regime and how the war will progress? Scientific research in America has taken a battering in Donald Trump’s second term. And why British choirs face a shortage of tenor voices.

Guests and host:

 • Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent
 • Daniella Raz, US correspondent
 • Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor
 • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, oil prices
 • Scientific research, National Science Foundation, renewable energy
 • Tenors, choirs, Oxford University

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Follow the leader: Iran picks the son

After a momentous week, our editors reflect on how uncertainty about the goals of the war in Iran will affect its course. Iran’s retaliation has been fierce and wide ranging. How long can Gulf stocks of missile interceptors last? And our obituaries editor looks back at the life of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. 

Guests and host:

 • Edward Carr, Economist deputy editor 
 • Josie Delap, Middle East editor
 • Shashank Joshi, defence editor
 • Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
 • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, Donald Trump, third Gulf war, war goals
 • Interceptor missiles, military strategy
 • Ali Khamenei 

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The third Gulf war: one week on

As America continues to batter Iran, what are the domestic implications of the war for Donald Trump? The widening conflict has prompted some European countries to deploy defensive forces. France has also announced a bigger shift in policy: to bolster its nuclear arsenal. And the politics of beer and nappies.

Guests and host:

 • Adam Roberts, foreign editor
 • Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
 • Shera Avi-Yonah, business writer
 • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
 • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, Donald Trump, senate, Turkey
 • France, Macron, nuclear warheads, NATO
 • MAGA, marketing 

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Spars and strikes: Who backs Iran war?

As America and Israel continue to bombard Iran, much of Iran’s retaliation is directed against energy infrastructure. With tankers blocked and oil prices rising, our correspondent discusses the impact on the global economy. Why do student debts weigh heavily on Britain’s graduates? And is line dancing really becoming sexy? 

Guests and host:

 • Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editor
 • Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
 • Hollie Berman, news editor, US bureau 
 • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” 
 • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran, oil, gas, global economy, Dubai, Gulf, stockmarkets
 • Britain, universities, student loans, tax
 • Line dancing, New York, bar culture

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Crude awakening: Iran oil shock

The war in Iran has entered its fourth day with further American and Israeli strikes, and Iranian retaliation across the region. Now Israel’s prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon. Attacks on Tehran involved the use of Artificial Intelligence, so why is the Pentagon picking a fight with Anthropic, its supplier? And Pokémon turns 30.

Watch “The Insider” on Iran: Economist experts ask what will happen next

Guests and host:

 • Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
 • Henry Tricks, US technology editor
 • Moeka Iida, Japan correspondent
 • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • War in Iran, America, Israel, Lebanon, Hizbullah, Middle East
 • Anthropic, OpenAI, Claude, Artificial Intelligence 
 • Pokemon, media

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Escalation: Middle East war widens

Join The Economist’s Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu for award-winning reporting and discussion on the stories that move markets. They speak to top bosses, investors and analysts around the world for unmatched insight into global finance, business and economics. Published every Thursday.

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Trailer: Money Talks

This weekend, America and Israel launched long-anticipated attacks on Iran, killing Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader. Our correspondents analyse what his death means for the country and the strategy behind Iran’s retaliation. We report how Gulf States are dealing with unprecedented instability within their borders. And we assess Iran’s military capability and what might happen next.

Guests and host:

 • Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondent 
 • Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent 
 • Gareth Browne, Middle East reporter
 • Shashank Joshi, defence editor
 • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • Iran attacks, military capability
 • Ali Khamenei, succession 
 • Donald Trump, foreign policy
 • Gulf States, Dubai 

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War with Iran: Middle East in flames

Many scientists are considering the notion of actively cooling the region that is warming fastest. We examine the merits and the risks—both environmental and geopolitical—of messing with the polar climate. We ask why the kind of gig economy that has struggled in many markets is booming in India. And an unsettling peek into the first social network for AI agents.

Guests and hosts:

 • Oliver Morton, senior editor
 • Catherine Brahic, environment editor
 • Kira Huju, Asia correspondent
 • Alex Hern, AI writer
 • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
 • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered: 

 • The Arctic, climate change, geoengineering
 • India, gig economy
 • Agentic AI, social networking, Moltbook

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