Economist Podcasts So this is quizmas: our inaugural holiday face-off
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Dec 24, 2025 Get ready for a thrilling holiday quiz showdown! Guests tackle quirky questions ranging from business scandals to the unexpected realm of AI-generated clips. Dive into global scam estimates and the rise of AI porn, all while playing a quickfire game of quotes from politicians and 'Real Housewives.' Discover Danish Christmas card deliveries coming to an end, and Yiwu's role in the festive decoration industry. Who will take home the coveted trophy? Tune in for a lively mix of insights and laughter!
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Teams, Buzzers And Rules Laid Out
- The show introduced two teams: JPFC (Rajna Shanbog & Alex Hearn) and The Low Bar (Tom Lee Devlin & Adam Roberts).
- Jason Palmer set quiz rules and provided buzzers for fast-fire competition.
Staple Prices Can Topple Cabinets
- High food prices had political consequences, exemplified by Japan's rice-driven cabinet resignation.
- The episode links inflation in staples to real political fallout and ministerial resignations.
AI Can Produce Provocative Political Content
- AI-generated content entered political messaging with Donald Trump's Truth Social video proposing a redevelopment theme.
- The clip advocated renaming Gaza the "Riviera of the Middle East," showing AI's role in crafting provocative imagery.
