The Intelligence from The Economist

From politics and finance to weather and reality TV, prediction markets are letting ordinary people bet on almost anything. But unlike traditional bookmakers, they list questions that are inherently subjective: Did Zelensky wear a suit? Did Ronaldo cry at the World Cup? It raises a thorny question: who, in the end, is the arbiter of truth?

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.This podcast transcript is generated by third-party AI. It has not been reviewed prior to publication. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the transcript, its accuracy or its completeness, and we disclaim all liability regarding its receipt, content and use. If you have any concerns about the transcript, please email us at [email protected].

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the G20 summit in Manchester, Britain’s prime minister sets out his foreign-policy plans. From reviewing EU links, to brokering the relationship between America and China, he is making big promises. To Russia’s delight, war is eroding Ukraine's population. And a tribute to a renowned American labour leader.
Watch extended clips from Insider here

Guests and host:
Hugo Gye, Britain political correspondent
Piotr Zalewski, Turkey correspondent
Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Britain, Andy Burham, Brexit
Ukraine, Russia, demographics
Dolores Huerta, César Chávez, labour rights

Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The success of GLP-1s has prompted biotechs to approach the challenge differently. After years of false starts and disappointing results, longevity drugs could be on the horizon. Do immigrants from some countries commit more sex crimes? And the big business of miniatures.

Guests and host:
Shailesh Chitnis, global business writer
James Fransham, data correspondent
Sascha Lowdermilk, culture intern
Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
Longevity drugs, biotechnology, ageing
Immigration, sex crime, Britain
Miniatures, 3D printing, hobbies
Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the end, the result was clear and uncontested: Democrats had an astonishingly good night. Our editors and correspondents across America report on the proceedings, and we ask what comes next—for Democrats, for Republicans and for Trumpism more widely.
Guests and host:
Edward Carr, deputy editor
Charlotte Howard, United States editor
Rebecca Jackson, Southern correspondent
Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent
Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Topics covered:
midterm elections, Congressional control
Donald Trump, MAGA
the future of the free world
Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two European startups are tackling the chromosomal abnormalities that make it difficult for older women to get pregnant. Their innovations might also prevent younger women from miscarrying. Belarusian culture looks increasingly Russian. And the world is taking a liking to biltong.

Guests and host:
Catherine Brahic, environment editor
Katie Bryant, senior video producer
John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent
Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Infertility, in-vitro fertilisation (IVF),
Belarus, Russia, Alexander Lukashenko
Biltong, South Africa, meat

Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.