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The Intelligence from The Economist

Uprising tide: the coming inflation-driven unrest

Jun 29, 2022
Robert Guest, Foreign editor at The Economist, dives into the rising tide of global inflation and its potential to spark social unrest. He discusses how surging fuel and food prices have fueled anger in countries like Sri Lanka and Tunisia. The podcast highlights the link between economic struggles and protests, while also taking a detour into China’s intelligence shortcomings amid geopolitical tensions. Plus, an intriguing take on America's lifeguard shortage reveals how pandemic disruptions are endangering summer water safety.
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