Podcasts
Editor’s Picks
The delusions plagueing Britain’s warming summers
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Babbage
Scientists are using AI to invent proteins from scratch
Our podcast on science and technology. Scientists can design and make novel proteins. One day they may even be able to build entire genomes.
The Intelligence
Another delay of hostilities in Trump’s global trade war
Also on the daily podcast: Brazil’s broken football machine and England falls out of love with its lawns
Editor’s Picks
An insight into Jeff Bezos’s approach to life
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Drum Tower
China is closing the gap with America in high-tech weaponry
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, we examine the role Chinese weapons played in the recent India-Pakistan conflict—and what it means for the future of warfare
The Intelligence
Macron’s visit to Britain reflects much-improved relations
Also on the daily podcast: gangs infiltrate Latin America’s mining operations and the quaint utility of the Shipping Forecast
Editor’s Picks
China is building a new data empire
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
The Intelligence
Can Donald Trump force through a ceasefire in Gaza?
Also on the daily podcast: China embraces sobriety and remembering health activist John Robbins
Editor’s Picks
The Big Beautiful Bill will inflict long-term damage on America
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
Checks and Balance
The GOP’s tax and policy bill
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we look at the “One Big, Beautiful Bill act” and how it will affect President Trump’s supporters.