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Nvidia’s micromanaging supremo is out and a caretaker boss is in. We ask how the AI-chip giant might survive the transition. We look at the careful effort Russia is making across Africa to portray itself as a benevolent partner in an uncertain world. And a tribute to Jack Preger, who dedicated his life to medical care for Kolkata’s poorest people. Guests and host: Shailesh Chitnis, global business writerJohn McDermott, chief Africa correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, AI Russia, propaganda, AfricaJack Preger, India, public healthListen 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.

As Donald Trump’s party absorbs a sobering defeat at the ballot box, politicians are in reflective mood. Is Trumpism over? Parents across income groups are spending more to get their children ahead, but it might be for naught. And the dramas trying to turn viewers against the underdog. Guests and host: Shashank Joshi, Washington bureau chiefVinjeru Mkandawire, news editorAndrew Miller, special correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: American midterms, Republicans, DemocratsParenting, education, tutoringTelevision, “War”, villains 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 liaison has become more than just family business as Jensen Huang’s lover is allegedly a Chinese spy. The FBI and Nvidia’s board are investigating, but what will become of the man at the centre of the AI boom? The deadly Ebola epidemic is spreading unchecked beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo. And a rural American cooking contest reveals much about food culture. Guests and host: Henry Tricks, US technology editorGisa Tunbridge, Africa writerJon Fasman, senior culture correspondent Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Nvidia, Jensen Huang, AIEbola, Kenya, epidemicRoadkill, Appalachian mountains, nose-to-tailListen 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 president has tasked the former general – and Binyamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival – with building a new government. With just six weeks and barely a third of the Knesset seats on his side, will he succeed? Russia has a stalled front line with Ukraine but is bombarding harder from the air. And why the sale of the world’s oldest biographical reference annual matters. Guests and host: Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondentSondre Solstad, data journalistCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israel, Gadi Eisenkot, Binyamin NetanyahuUkraine, Russia, Vladimir PutinWho’s Who, Britain, publishingListen 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.

Ahead of the G20 summit in Manchester, Britain’s prime minister sets out his foreign-policy plans. From reviewing EU links, to brokering the relationship between America and China, he is making big promises. To Russia’s delight, war is eroding Ukraine's population. And a tribute to a renowned American labour leader. Watch extended clips from Insider here Guests and host: Hugo Gye, Britain political correspondentPiotr Zalewski, Turkey correspondentJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Britain, Andy Burham, BrexitUkraine, Russia, demographicsDolores Huerta, César Chávez, labour rightsListen 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.