Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Companies are requiring their employees to come into the office in an attempt to increase productivity. The evidence behind such strategies remains murky.  Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Two years into her term as prime minister, Giorgia Meloni’s approval rating remains relatively high. We explain how deft political positioning, both at home and in the EU, have ensured her popularity. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Elon Musk’s latest scheme to secure a Trump presidency—a $1m swing state lottery—is marred by questions of legality. It’s also dangerous to democracy. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the unexplored depths of the ocean and a trio of new books that shine a light on the wonders of the abyss.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine the missteps of Justin Trudeau. Once seen as a bastion of morality, he is now deeply unpopular. What lessons does he hold for liberals the world over?Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. In the face of stringent sanctions, Iran has managed to fund wars and arm militias. An investigation by The Economist unravels the illicit oil sales that fill the country’s coffers.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Despite a widening partisan divide, the US economy has continued to grow at an impressive rate. But the country’s rotten politics may one day catch up with it.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, a new book examines the transatlantic trade in phrases between America and Britain. While Americans seem quite fond of Britishisms, the sentiment is not reciprocated.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.