Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The American left has shifted its focus. While Woke 1 was about race and gender politics, Woke 2 is about class.Topics covered:Woke 2Identity politicsAmerican leftListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Uganda’s president is growing frailer after 40 years in power. What will happen when he’s gone?Topics covered:Yoweri MuseveniMuhoozi KainerugabaPolitics of UgandaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Nvidia’s boss Jensen Huang is taking a calculated gamble by directly financing his customers' AI infrastructure.Topics covered:NvidiaArtificial IntelligenceDotcom bubbleListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Melodrama is a valuable currency for a royal family whose greatest threat is indifference. Topics covered:Britain’s monarchyPrince HarryMeghan MarkleListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. International companies increasingly find that obeying an American law might mean breaking a Chinese one. Topics covered:Multinational companiesChinaEconomic warfareListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Our Buttonwood column, on financial markets, argues that success requires a big dose of luck and a distinctly odd character. Topics covered:InvestingFinancial marketsEconomics Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on immigration has secured the border, it threatens to weaken the country’s dynamic fabric. Topics covered:Immigration policyICEAmerican demographicsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While countries across Europe shut down for much of the summer, Britons navigate a strange seasonal slump. Topics covered:British cultureSummer holidaysRemote workListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.