Upcoming launch of Economists Podcasts Plus, plus discussion on mortgages

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Learn about the launch of a new subscription called Economists Podcasts Plus, which will provide access to a full suite of podcasts including specialist weekly shows and The Weekend Intelligence. Non-subscribers are encouraged to sign up before October 17th for a half-price year-long subscription.

This is not the first time the Islamic Republic has taken foreigners hostage. It’s proven an effective bargaining chip for decades and this time around, it has earned the state billions of dollars in unfrozen assets. Also, should you go for a forever-fixed mortgage if you can (09:36)? And what an American chain restaurant says about the importance of cross-class mixing (15:15).

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