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Fraying ties: America and Israel's growing divide
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The American public’s support for Israel has fallen in recent years. As its continued assault on Gaza further isolates the state from the international community, it risks losing its staunchest ally.
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Potent protests: the value of performance in resistance
06:21|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Increasingly, protest has become theatre. Costumes, comedy, and calm defiance can disarm authority, stir sympathy, and turn even tear gas into a photo opportunity.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.Aid's ailments: the Trump administration's global health failures
05:10|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The end of America’s large-scale health aid marks a turning point. The government says its new strategy will save money and improve efficiency, but many fear it will cost lives.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.Weight distribution: how GLP-1s are going global
06:22|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. A new wave of weight-loss drugs is spreading beyond the rich world. As patents expire, the treatments could transform health care for millions in poorer countries.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.Investment imperative: why Europe must fund Ukraine's war
08:16|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Ukraine is running out of money as America cuts support. Europe must now decide whether it has the will and unity to finance the war and, in doing so, prove its own strength against 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.Grave problem: China is changing how it deals with its dead
06:02|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As land runs short and costs rise, China is encouraging people to give up big graves. While lavish tombs were once the norm, they are increasingly being rejected for more ecologically-minded alternatives.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.Droning on: the successes of Ukraine’s drone industry
06:56|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Expensive Western drones have struggled in Ukraine’s harsh battlefield conditions. Meanwhile, local firms are leading the sector in a war where agility and disposability matter more than perfection.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.Bright light: a simple remedy for seasonal affective disorder
04:40|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Short days and fading sun bring more than just cold weather. Bright light therapy may offer a surprisingly simple way to ease seasonal blues.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.Working women: changing patterns in America’s workforce
05:56|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The growth of America’s female labour force has stalled and may even have reversed. The change highlights obligations at home and how work is organised.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.Dark patterns: the danger of coercive user experience design
06:31|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Many websites and apps use UX to quietly manipulate users. But business leaders can no longer afford to ignore the deployment of these “dark patterns”.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.