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Saving Sudan: why the international community must act now
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A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. The war in Sudan could kill 2.5m civilians by the end of the year, yet the outside world has done little to halt it. Our cover leader this week argues that the world must take action.
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Democracy’s demons: how ugly will America’s election get?
07:42|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine how messy the US election could get as America’s voting system collides with the MAGA conspiracy machine.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.
Hot and heavy: how extreme heat affects fertility rates
05:19|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we examine new research on the relationship between extreme heat and babymaking. Could the effect of heat shocks on conception rates grow as climate change accelerates?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.
X-ed out: the battle for free speech in Brazil and beyond
04:48|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As Brazil bans Elon Musk’s X, our leader considers the ways in which governments around the world are clamping down on speech online. Free expression has become a culture war, and those who should defend it are staying quiet.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.
Going dark: distorted data is a grave threat to China’s economy
07:45|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, our cover leader in most of the world argues that a lack of reliable information is compounding China’s economic woes.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.
Right turn: how to grapple with Germany’s hard right
06:32|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the victory of the hard-right Alternative for Germany party in a German state election. The best way to deal with extremists, we argue, is to address the grievances that boost their popularity.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.
Curtain call: our Chaguan columnist bids farewell to China
16:30|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Our Chaguan columnist’s swan song takes stock of China’s fears, ambitions and position in the world.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.
Unsettled score: Israeli settlers are gaining land and power
10:52|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As tragedy continues to unfold in Gaza, Israeli settlers in the West Bank have been gaining land and power—with consequences for the region’s future. 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.
Cushioned blow: why inflation fell without a recession
04:55|A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we explain the victory over high inflation. High interest rates, not the passage of time, have restored price stability.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.