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The Intelligence from The Economist

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Apr 22, 2024 • 24min

The Intelligence: Ready, Aid, Fire

The podcast delves into the implications of a $61bn aid allocation for Ukraine in the midst of the war with Russia. It also discusses how businesses can navigate supply chain disruptions. Additionally, there is a quirky segment on the appeal of two-month-old stew.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 27min

The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?

The podcast discusses Israel's limited strikes near Isfahan in retaliation against Iran, highlighting the symbolic nature of the strike and potential escalation risks. It also explores India's upcoming elections with insights into the challenges facing the opposition party. Additionally, the podcast pays tribute to the first foreign-born grand champion of sumo wrestling in Japan.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 24min

The Intelligence: Your country needs you!

Governments struggle with military recruitment as conscription debate resurfaces. Remote working husbands empower wives. Killer whales showcase generational hunting abilities.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 22min

The Intelligence: He said, she fled

Young men lean right politically while women veer left; Naples crime evolves; Flat white coffee history
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Apr 16, 2024 • 26min

The Intelligence: The most personal choice

Topics discussed include the case for assisted dying in Britain, earthquake preparedness in Japan, and the pros and cons of corporate uniforms.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 27min

The Intelligence: A region holds its breath

Iran's failed attack on Israel sparks fears of regional war. Trump's tawdry trial begins. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 28min

The Intelligence: America’s deeply divided electorate

Podcast covers America's divided electorate with an interactive model predicting voter behavior. Discusses allegations of extortion at Gaza crossing and pays tribute to an IRA bombmaker. Explores demographics and voting patterns, as well as the extraordinary life of a debutante-turned-militant activist.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 24min

The Intelligence: The race to save Kharkiv

Exploring the devastating impact of Russia's military offensive on Kharkiv, Ukraine. Discrepancies in Mexico's census of missing people. Income disparities in lottery spending habits. Reasons people are drawn to playing the lottery despite low odds.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 21min

The Intelligence: Can Japan and America Trump-proof their alliance?

Leaders of Japan and America discuss defense strategies, Somali pirates' resurgence explored, AI's role in music creativity highlighted
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Apr 9, 2024 • 25min

The Intelligence: Bear up

In the podcast, they explore Russia's resilient economy despite tough sanctions, Britain's successful integration of immigrants, and the challenges of electrifying lorries. The discussion covers inflation control, immigration policies, and the slow transition to electric vehicles in the road transport industry.

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