Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Melodrama is a valuable currency for a royal family whose greatest threat is indifference. Topics covered:Britain’s monarchyPrince HarryMeghan MarkleListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. International companies increasingly find that obeying an American law might mean breaking a Chinese one. Topics covered:Multinational companiesChinaEconomic warfareListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Our Buttonwood column, on financial markets, argues that success requires a big dose of luck and a distinctly odd character. Topics covered:InvestingFinancial marketsEconomics Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on immigration has secured the border, it threatens to weaken the country’s dynamic fabric. Topics covered:Immigration policyICEAmerican demographicsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. While countries across Europe shut down for much of the summer, Britons navigate a strange seasonal slump. Topics covered:British cultureSummer holidaysRemote workListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Romanticised visions of the past reveal a yearning for economic optimism and warmer leadership in China. Topics covered:Chinese culture Jiang ZeminXi JinpingListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Daron Acemoglu has earned immense intellectual authority. But economists increasingly question whether his influence is justified.Topics covered:Daron AcemogluEconomicsAcademiaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Some researchers have started to treat their AI models like minds. This sets a worrying trap for the human species. Topics covered:Artificial intelligenceConsciousnessPhilosophy  Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.