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1. Songs of disenchantment: the sorrow of Nigeria

   23 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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   Nigeria is suffering a worsening security crisis, compounded by a lean harvest, global aid cuts and rising energy prices. So why is President Bola Tinubu likely to win January’s election? Europe is struggling to develop a rival to Starlink and reduce reliance on American satellites. And our obituaries editor recalls the improbable career of author and conman Jeffrey Archer. Lees meer

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   Guests and host:

   Ore Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondent

   Jonathan Rosenthal, international correspondent

   Ann Wroe, obituaries editor

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Nigeria, Bola Tinubu

   Starlink, Ukraine, Musk, OneWeb, Eutelsat

   Jeffrey Archer, Kane and Abel, perjury

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2. Dunes and gloom: MBS’s annus horribilis

   22 oktober 2026 · 24 min

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   This week, Muhammad bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, was forced to postpone his annual investment summit. His other big bets on the kingdom’s future are also floundering. Sam Bankman-Fried, a crypto-billionaire supporter of effective altruism, calls our correspondent from prison. And things look hazy in Singapore and other Asian countries. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent

   Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent

   Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   MBS, Saudi, Davos in the desert, Future Investment Initiative

   Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, effective altruism

   Indonesia, Singapore, wildfires, El Niño

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3. Cash test: can Europe support Ukraine alone?

   21 oktober 2026 · 24 min

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   Donald Trump’s administration is turning against Ukraine. But as European powers confront trouble at home, they are struggling to replace American support. Are US private science institutions entering a golden age? And the climb in art crime. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor

   Shera Avi-Yonah, US business correspondent

   Vendeline von Bredow, senior Germany correspondent

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Ukraine, Witkoff, Zelenksy

   Scientific research, National Science Foundation

   Art theft, Louvre, Museum for Applied Art

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4. Disorder of magnitude: France’s riots

   20 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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   What started as student protests ballooned into national lawlessness. The disorder plays into the hands of France’s political extremes; expect more of it. In Zimbabwe white farmers are returning to work land taken by Robert Mugabe a quarter-century ago. And our columnist considers the delicate wording that might indemnify AI firms if the bots happen to wipe out humanity. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief

   John McDermott, chief Africa correspondent

   Andrew Palmer, “Bartleby” columnist

   Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   France riots, French politics

   Zimbabwe, agriculture, white farmers

   AI, extinction-level events, legalese, parody

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5. Independence eh? Canada’s referendum

   19 oktober 2026 · 22 min

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   The province of Alberta will vote on secession today. It is unlikely to go ahead, but the separatist vibe is just one of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s many headaches. Our correspondent examines China’s efforts toward brain-computer interfaces, finding the country is closing the gap with America. And Britain’s “bug superhighways” link up the shrinking number of lush insect habitats. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Robert Russo, Canada writer

   Don Weinland, China business and finance editor

   Bella King, news editor

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Canada, Alberta, separatists, referendum

   China, brain-computer interfaces

   Britain, insects, conservation

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6. Schrödinger’s chat: can AI and scientists co-exist?

   16 oktober 2026 · 28 min

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   In recent weeks, AI has solved hundreds of previously unanswered maths problems. Our correspondents ask if machines can do the same in other areas of science and what role human researchers may play. Why crisps are getting chunkier and chocolate chewier. And celebrating the life and work of author Annie Dillard. Lees meer

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   Guests and host:

   Alex Hern, AI writer

   Alok Jha, science editor

   Avantika Chilkoti, global business writer

   Ann Wroe, obituaries editor

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Scientific research, mathpocalypse, AI

   Crisps, snacks, texture, crunchtok

   Annie Dillard, nature, obituary

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7. An interview with Alice Weidel

   15 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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   Under Alice Weidel’s leadership the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a right-wing populist party, has been riding high. A series of successes in state elections have brought it closer than ever to power at national level. Ms Weidel is perhaps best known for her calls for “remigration” and criticism of Germany’s support for Ukraine. She spoke to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, for The Insider, our video show for premium subscribers. Hear their conversation in full. Lees meer

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8. Who wants to be a millennial? Generation comeback

   15 oktober 2026 · 22 min

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   Their struggles to get jobs or buy homes once propelled political movements. Now many millennials are out-earning their parents and in positions of power. Our correspondent explains the transformation. Sophisticated tech tools are being used to sway voters in Israel. And why you should hold your tongue to high standards. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Callum Williams, senior economics writer

   Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent

   Bella King, digital news editor

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Millennials, home ownership, unemployment

   Israel, election, Netanyahu

   Tongue-scrapers, dental hygiene

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9. Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals

   14 oktober 2026 · 26 min

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   Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for a mid-term bounce. India’s government is failing to quell Gen Z protests. And how song binds us together and brings joy. Lees meer

   Guests and host:

   Edward Carr, deputy editor of The Economist

   Kira Huju, Asia correspondent

   Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor

   Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

   Topics covered:

   Ukraine, diesel, energy ceasefire, Starlink

   Cockroach party, Modi, Abhijeet Dipke

   Singing, Sacha Langton-Gilks, choir

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10. Unrest in peace: misery in Gaza

    13 oktober 2026 · 25 min

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    A year ago Donald Trump created the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza. Yet for many Palestinians, life is even harder, as the ceasefire is repeatedly violated, crime is rising and poverty rife. Why record labels are in a spin over AI music. And Japan is struggling to benefit from the global matcha boom. Lees meer

    Guests and host:

    Nicolas Pelham, Middle East correspondent

    Henry Tricks, US technology and media editor

    Moeka Iida, East Asia reporter

    Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

    Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

    Topics covered:

    Gaza, Board of Peace, Hamas

    AI music, slop, Warner Music Group

    Matcha, Japan, Kagoshima

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