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Editor's Picks from The Economist
Editor’s Picks: October 23rd 2023
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A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why only America can save Israel and Gaza from a greater catastrophe. Also, the recent election in Poland offers a lesson in how to push back on populism (10:30) and the resurgence of bedbugs, beyond the hype (16:00).
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Curtain call: our Chaguan columnist bids farewell to China
16:30|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Our Chaguan columnist’s swan song takes stock of China’s fears, ambitions and position in the world.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.
Unsettled score: Israeli settlers are gaining land and power
10:52|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As tragedy continues to unfold in Gaza, Israeli settlers in the West Bank have been gaining land and power—with consequences for the region’s future. 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.
Cushioned blow: why inflation fell without a recession
04:55|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we explain the victory over high inflation. High interest rates, not the passage of time, have restored price stability.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.
Saving Sudan: why the international community must act now
07:37|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The war in Sudan could kill 2.5m civilians by the end of the year, yet the outside world has done little to halt it. Our cover leader this week argues that the world must take action. 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.
Kidulting: is Western culture stopping people from growing up?
10:03|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we review “Infantilised” by Keith Hayward, which argues that Western culture is making people less mature.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.
Reality check: drawing up rules for AI
07:08|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine why regulators are focusing on existing problems associated with AI, rather than vague, hypothetical threats.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.
Bamboo diplomacy: Vietnam’s new ruler
10:01|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we look at To Lam, the enigmatic new leader of Vietnam’s Communist Party. He has just met Xi Jinping—and next month, he will head to America.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.
Personality and policy: how would Kamala Harris govern?
08:34|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we ask how good the Democratic nominee would be in office.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.
No escape: How reality TV came to pervade pop culture
08:06|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Reality television is one of the most divisive and popular genres on the small screen. In her new book, “Cue the Sun!”, writer Emily Nussbaum delves into the format’s surprising history. 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.