Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Even in democracies, state resources and subtle threats are used to silence journalists. The decline in press freedom around the world makes governments less accountable and societies less transparent.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. President Trump’s policies have shaken confidence in the dollar. Rising gold prices and market jitters reveal that American assets are no longer as safe as they once seemed.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. Donald Trump has put Greenland at the centre of global attention and highlighted the strategic significance of the Arctic. A new book reveals why American ambitions in the region depend on European support.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. The rise of AI sparks fear of mass job losses, but experience suggests technology diffuses slowly. By adapting education, labour policy and workplace practices, society can ease the transition.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. Most Venezuelans are optimistic about their nation’s future. However, a true transition to democracy will require sustained action against regime hardliners.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. The clash in Minneapolis is not just about immigration. ICE’s actions in the city suggest an erosion of legal restraint that Americans should treat as a warning.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. Plagiarism is nothing new, but AI has made it easier and more complex. Writers, readers, and courts are grappling with who owns words in the digital age.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. European manufacturers are embracing artificial intelligence. The challenge now is scaling adoption across industries while navigating regulation.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. After losing his majority, Narendra Modi has surprised critics by turning pragmatic. He now faces a choice between deepening reform or slipping back into divisive politics.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.