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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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Chinese youth unemployment is reshaping society
05:40|Record numbers of graduates are entering a sluggish economy. As millions of young adults are left without job prospects, some have turned to pretending to work.Topics covered:Youth unemployment in ChinaThe Pretend to Work CompanyChinese economyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.The rich world’s careless borrowing
07:05|The bond market was once a safe haven. That status is now under threat, thanks to soaring public debts and persistent deficits.Topics covered:Bond marketGovernment debtInterest ratesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Europe must redouble its support for Ukraine
05:16|Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine. Europe has already done plenty to help the country, but for selfish reasons, it should do more.Topics covered:Ukraine warEuropean UnionDefence technologyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.The AI safety debate
08:02|As fears grow about the rapid progress of AI, America faces a dilemma. A slowdown may conflict with the impetus to stay ahead of China. Topics covered:AI safetyUS-China relationsUkraine warListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Silicon Valley goes retro
08:48|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As public hostility toward AI and data centres grows, Silicon Valley is increasingly embracing aesthetic nostalgia.Topics covered:Retrofuturism Silicon ValleyAI backlash Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.China’s flawed scholarship on India
06:46|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. China is producing more research about India, yet seems to understand its neighbour less. Our Ashoka column considers why. Topics covered:Chinese academiaIndian academiaChina-India relationsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.What to do about Germany’s populist right
05:17|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The Alternative for Germany's victory in Saxony-Anhalt proves that centrists’ attempts to isolate the party have failed to keep it at bay. We consider what the mainstream must do to win back voters.Topics covered:Saxony-Anhalt electionAlternative for GermanyGerman politicsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Why the Democrats’ disarray is a strength
06:22|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The Democratic Party’s vociferous internal debates represent a necessary process of political renewal.Topics covered:American politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.Do VR games count as exercise?
04:57|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Not everybody enjoys exercise. Can playing games while wearing a virtual-reality headset amount to a proper workout?Topics covered:VR gamesExerciseMetabolic equivalent of task (MET)Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.