Economist Podcasts

Break camp: Israel’s West Bank raids

Jul 4, 2023

Anshul Pfeffer, The Economist's Israel correspondent, discusses the intense military operations in Jenin and the ramifications for the Palestinian population. Ana Lankes, the Latin America correspondent, examines the fallout of Jair Bolsonaro's political disqualification and the future of right-wing politics in Brazil. Henry Tricks delves into Modelo's rise as America’s top beer, highlighting the cultural shifts and the brand's successful marketing strategies that led to Bud Light's decline.

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Anshul Pfeffer

Henry Tricks

Ana Lankes

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Jenin's Unfolding Militarization

8min

Political Motives Behind Military Incursion in Jenin

2min

End of an Era: Bolsonaro's Political Fallout

8min

Modelo's Ascendancy: The Fall of Bud Light

4min

The Rise of Modelo: Mexican Beer Dominance in America

3min

The so-called refugee camp in the city of Jenin has been subject to raids for months—and a hotspot for militants for decades. We ask what set things off so violently this week. Now that Jair Bolsonaro is barred from Brazilian office for eight years, what happens to his brand of politics (11:17)? And how America got a new king of beers (19:17).

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