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Peace or posturing: America's naive attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Donald Trump believes pushing warring parties to the dealmaking table is the key to establishing peace. Lessons from history, particularly Korea, would suggest otherwise.
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Harry and Meghan are a boon for the monarchy
06:24|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.Multinationals face a Sino-American tug-of-law
06:03|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.The makings of a good investor
06:05|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.America’s hostility to immigrants is misguided
07:59|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.Inside Britain’s summer-productivity problem
09:08|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.China’s nostalgia for the 1990s
07:41|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.Daron Acemoglu is an unconvincing Nobel laureate
11:14|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.Why treating AIs as conscious is dangerous
08:40|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.How AI is changing tourism
08:55|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Chatbots are just the latest technology to advise on trips. AI could save tourists from the TikTok herd. Topics covered:Artificial intelligenceSocial mediaTourismListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.