From a great and vanished African civilisation to NASA’s quest to find funnier, kinder astronauts and the mathematical formula that could save democracy—our double issue has plenty to read over Christmas. Clues to 18 special articles are on the cover https://t.co/HFiIRBPF56 pic.twitter.com/V9mRUL3Ije
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Tag Archives: Politics
Politics: What America Will Fight For, British PM Grounded, China Olympics
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: what would America fight for? Also, why two years after a famous election victory, Boris Johnson’s would-be radical administration has run into the ground (09:20). And we explore how Beijing’s Winter Olympics may hasten China’s break with the West (17:10).
Urban Analysis: The Rise & Problems Of Megacities
By 2050, 6 billion people could be living in megacities. How should the challenges caused by rapid urbanization be handled in the world ahead? Film supported by @Mission Winnow
Video timeline: 00:00: What are megacities? 01:01: The problem with megacities 03:07: How is Ahmedabad tackling rapid urbanisation? 04:45: How can cities manage traffic? 07:04: The problem with waste 08:00: How is Recycle Central revolutionizing trash? 10:58: What are the most urgent issues to resolve?
Political Analysis: Era Of Big Government, Far-Right France, Business Phrases
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: a new era of big government, the revival of far-right ideas in France (10:34) and our Bartleby column on the business phrasebook (19:04).
Morning News: Belarus’ Migrant Crisis, Iraq Prime Minister, Czech Politics
We hear the latest as the migrant crisis escalates on the border between Poland and Belarus, and discuss the assassination attempt on Iraq’s prime minister. Plus: the Czech Republic’s coalition and the week’s music news.
Analysis: Can The U.S. Debt Keep Increasing Forever?
As lawmakers prepare for another hike in the U.S. debt ceiling, WSJ’s Greg Ip explains why it’s economically feasible for the U.S. to keep borrowing, as long as interest rates stay low.
News & Analysis: Real-Time Economics, Tumult In Nigeria, Corporations
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the real-time revolution transforming economics, how insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria (10:06) and our Bartleby columnist on why corporate mission statements deserve more than an eye-roll (17:39).
Previews: The Economist Magazine – October 23
Top Podcast Interviews: ‘Confronting Leviathan’ Author David Runciman
Analysis: Green Era Energy Shock, From Pandemic To Endemic, Poland’s ‘Polexit’
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the first big energy shock of the green era, how covid-19 will move from pandemic to endemic (11:29) and our Charlemagne columnist assesses the odds of “Polexit” versus a “dirty remain” (17:21).
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