The Intelligence from The Economist

Israeli settlers have been clashing more and more with Palestinians in the West Bank, often with government backing. We examine the forces at play in what could soon be yet another battlefront. India’s proliferating civil codes are creating insuperable legal contradictions for a multi-faith people. And answering some letters addressed to our “agony uncle” columnist.  Guests and host: Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondentKira Huju, Asia correspondentAndrew Palmer, executive editorJason Palmer (no relation), co-host of “The Intelligence”Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  West Bank, Palestinians, Israeli settlers, Israel electionIndia, civil codes, Hindu nationalismmanagement, advice Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To critics, the Green Party leader is dangerous, even a con man. To fans, he is a national saviour-in-waiting. Our correspondent meets him to see what is behind the hype. So-called SpudCells have just seven bespoke DNA loops, but represent a revolutionary step toward life made from scratch. And the many ways travel agents still beat the bots. Guests and host: Andrew Miller, special correspondentOliver Morton, planetary affairs editorCaitlin Talbot, culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Zack Polanski, Green PartySpudCells, synthetic biologytravel agents, luxury travel Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias. And celebrating the life of Gurkha climber, Nirmal Purja, who died in an avalanche. Watch extended clips from Insider here, plus the full Elon Musk interview.  Guests and host: Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chiefClaire McQue, Latin America writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Afghanistan, Taliban, sanctionsColombia, earthquake, EspriellaNirmal Purja, mountaineer, Everest, avalanche Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers’ love of fast food may be slowing. And how many hours of Wagner opera would you sit through?   Guests and host: Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentBrook Unger, senior digital editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Venezuela, Maduro, Delcy Rodríguez, MachadoFast food, McDonalds, burgersWagner, “Ring” cycle, classical music Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. And the legendary lager of Laos.  Guests and host: Matthieu Favas, commodities editorAna Lankes, Brazil bureau chiefVishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  China, Iran, oil supplies, OPEC, crudeBrazil, hate speech, racismLaos, Beerlao, beer, lager Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.