Economist Podcasts

Much to repair: Biden’s first day on the job

Jan 21, 2021

Idris Kaloun, a Washington correspondent for The Economist, discusses the challenges President Biden faces in uniting a divided nation during his inaugural address. Hal Hodson, a technology writer, dives into the rise of private messaging apps like WhatsApp and their implications for privacy in today’s society. They also touch on the eye-opening street art in Paris reflecting societal unrest, highlighting how art and communication intertwine in contemporary discourse.

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Hal Hodson

Idris Kaloun

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Biden's Inauguration: A Call for Unity

7min

Navigating Challenges: A New President's Vision

2min

Navigating AI Costs and Cloud Solutions

2min

The Shift to Private Messaging Platforms

10min

Provocative Street Art Reflecting Urban Realities

2min

The watchword was unity as Joe Biden took office—he struck a calming tone and got immediately to work. We analyse the gargantuan tasks that lie ahead. Messaging services such as WhatsApp provide a needed online forum; as users flood to new apps we examine questions of privacy and security. And the Parisian street artist depicting brutal protests to unsettling effect.

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