Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Naming a baby is the first of many defining choices parents will make in the lives of their children. These choices also provide a rich insight into the cultural currents defining a time and place.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. America's new approach to international relations has left a sour taste in the mouths of many Asian allies. But this opportunity for a Chinese charm offensive seems to be going wasted.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Donald Trump's administration seems unconcerned by recent hits to American financial markets. But with historic numbers of citizens invested in them, a prolonged slump would have a severe economic and political fallout.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Donald Trump is keen to broker a deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. In doing so he would be playing straight into Vladimir Putin's hands.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The next cohort of the human race has been grouped and named. But with most of Generation Alpha still in their cradles, it is too soon to define them.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The release of a new artificial intelligece bot has investors and analysts excited. But deep-seated economic issues and a chip shortage may ultimately dampen the mood.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Rich countries around the world are using new arguments to blame migrants for their problems. To defeat the new nativists, liberals must understand what they get right and what must be fixed.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Trump’s America First approach to foreign policy has alarmed allies. To survive the new world order they must toughen up and close ranks.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.

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Once the purview of body builders and fitness obsessives, high-protein foods have gone mainstream. Why is everyone suddenly obsessed?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.