Editor's Picks from The Economist

Record numbers of graduates are entering a sluggish economy. As millions of young adults are left without job prospects, some have turned to pretending to work.Topics covered:Youth unemployment in ChinaThe Pretend to Work CompanyChinese economyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine. Europe has already done plenty to help the country, but for selfish reasons, it should do more.Topics covered:Ukraine warEuropean UnionDefence technologyListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

As fears grow about the rapid progress of AI, America faces a dilemma. A slowdown may conflict with the impetus to stay ahead of China. Topics covered:AI safetyUS-China relationsUkraine warListen 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. As public hostility toward AI and data centres grows, Silicon Valley is increasingly embracing aesthetic nostalgia.Topics covered:Retrofuturism Silicon ValleyAI backlash 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. China is producing more research about India, yet seems to understand its neighbour less. Our Ashoka column considers why. Topics covered:Chinese academiaIndian academiaChina-India relationsListen 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. The Alternative for Germany's victory in Saxony-Anhalt proves that centrists’ attempts to isolate the party have failed to keep it at bay. We consider what the mainstream must do to win back voters.Topics covered:Saxony-Anhalt electionAlternative for GermanyGerman politicsListen 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. The Democratic Party’s vociferous internal debates represent a necessary process of political renewal.Topics covered:American politicsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party 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. Not everybody enjoys exercise. Can playing games while wearing a virtual-reality headset amount to a proper workout?Topics covered:VR gamesExerciseMetabolic equivalent of task (MET)Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.