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Editor’s Picks: Will India’s economic success last?
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine the strength of the Indian economy and how it may grow if Narendra Modi wins another term.
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Editor’s Picks: Why Arab armed forces have lousy reputations
08:11A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we evaluate why Arab militaries often fall short. Misguided approaches to spending and training may be to blame. Get a world of insights for 50% off—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.Editor’s Picks: How Labour is courting British business
07:35A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, Britain’s Labour Party is on course to form the next government. We examine what a Labour win would mean for business.Get a world of insights for 50% off—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.Editor’s Picks: The old financial order is disintegrating
07:40A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, why the order that has governed the global economy since the second world war is close to collapse.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.Editor’s Picks: The resurgence of global jihadism
13:53A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, extremists are on the march again—and they are using the war in Gaza to radicalise a new generation.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.Editor’s Picks: Why Americans work harder than Europeans
08:21A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine why American workers put in more hours than their European counterparts. 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.Editor’s Picks: Why biotech startups are enjoying a revival
07:52A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we ask whether smaller drugmakers could upstage big pharma.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.Editor’s Picks: The new economics of immigration
10:56A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, as immigration surges in the rich world, we consider the economic implications of a new wave of arrivals—many of whom are low-skilled.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.Editor’s Picks: The microstate in Europe with close ties to Russia
09:35A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the small republic of San Marino, which is surrounded by Italy. Nestled in the heart of the EU, the tiny republic is alarmingly friendly with Russia.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.Editor’s Picks: The end of non-compete clauses?
04:30A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Non-compete clauses have long been a staple of American job contracts. A new rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission may change that. 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.