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Grimmest business: Latin America’s trafficking surge
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As drug gangs expand, human trafficking becomes part of their portfolios. It remains low on governments’ lists of priorities.
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Culture clash: creativity meets control in China
09:18|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Chinese entertainment is booming. This surge poses a dilemma for the Communist party. 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.Smart toys: playtime gets an upgrade
08:13|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. AI powered toys are changing how kids play, sometimes for the better. But adults should know when to turn them off. 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.One weird trick: Solving America's price problem
08:35|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Despite low inflation and rising wages, Americans remain furious about high prices. There’s an odd but effective solution.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.Olive branch: Iran’s reformists extend a hand
05:35|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Iran is surprisingly eager for talks with America. Trump should seize this opening before it’s too late. 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.Europe's peace problem: the great de-galvanisation
08:14|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. War has unified Europe, but peace threatens to divide it. 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.High-speed: China’s innovation holds lessons for the world
07:37|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. China is using scale and regulatory agility to race ahead in key industries. The West risks falling behind.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.Designer DNA: billionaires want to make gene-edited babies
07:00|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Tech billionaires are investing in startups aiming to edit human embryos. But scientists warn about dangerous mutations. 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.Suits and scammers: politicians protect huge criminal networks
05:53|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Criminal scam networks across Southeast Asia maintain deep government connections. Despite U.S. investigations, these operations are too embedded in the region's political elite to disappear.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.