Subscriber events
Join us for exclusive access to in-depth discussions with our specialist correspondents. Recordings of previous events are available to watch on demand.
Previous events
February 4th 2021
An audience with Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
Enjoy a rare opportunity to hear Ann Wroe, our renowned obituaries editor, discuss one of the most widely-read sections of The Economist. Join us if you would like to find out how and why she selects her subjects and which of them have surprised her.
2h
Play recordingJanuary 21st 2021
Biden’s time: exploring the next four years
Join the team behind the Checks and Balance podcast to discuss Joe Biden's presidency. Our panel will review the end of a fractious transition period and explore the challenges facing Mr Biden in the White House. Subjects include Mr Biden's plans to battle covid, prospects for bipartisan co-operation and what his cabinet reveals about his priorities. Subscribers are welcome to ask questions during the event.
2h
Play recordingJanuary 14th 2021
Covid-19 vaccines: your questions answered
As the first covid-19 vaccines are rolled out across the world, The Economist will consider the challenges that lie ahead. Our panel will explore the vaccine development process, the risks of misinformation in a pandemic, and the difficult questions around supply and uptake. Get ahead of the curve and pose questions directly to our panel.
2h
Play recordingDecember 10th 2020
A year in review with the editor-in-chief
Join our editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and deputy editor, Edward Carr, for a look back at a tumultuous 2020. Our panel will review the biggest events of the year, from the pandemic to the US election, as well as the less publicised developments that mattered most. This is a valuable opportunity for subscribers to hear from our editor-in-chief about her highlights of the year, and to ask questions directly during the event.
2h
Play recordingDecember 1st 2020
A look ahead to The World in 2021
Sharpen your foresight with Tom Standage, deputy editor of The Economist and editor of The World in 2021, as we explore a provocative vision of the future. Providing a gold mine of what-if scenarios, Tom will take us through in-depth predictions to highlight key issues and trends in the coming year. Get ahead of the curve and pose questions directly to Tom during the event.
2h
Play recordingNovember 12th 2020
US2020: the story of the election
Gain exclusive insight into how America's election was won and lost. Our US editor and the team behind our Checks and Balance podcast will examine the results of the election and provide thought-provoking analysis on how the race was won and lost. They will discuss the nature of the transition period, the future of Trumpism and look ahead to how Joe Biden may shape America.
2h
Play recordingOctober 21st 2020
Trump v Biden: what it means for the economy
Join our US editor, John Prideaux, and senior economics writer, Callum Williams, along with the Checks and Balance team in this special event for Economist subscribers and readers. They will examine Donald Trump’s economic record, Joe Biden’s proposals and what the election means for an economy under extraordinary strain.
2h
Play recordingSeptember 30th 2020
A discussion with KAL
Meet the man behind the cartoons as we chat to Kevin Kallaugher, better known as KAL, our political cartoonist. Join us live for a look back through some of KAL's best work for The Economist over the years.
2h
Play recordingSeptember 9th 2020
Checks and Balance: Countdown to America's election
Join our US editor and the Checks and Balance team in a live digital event to hear their expert analysis on the Republican and Democratic conventions, the challenges of holding an election amidst covid-19 and the latest data in our presidential forecast.
Gain exclusive insight as we dive deep into the American election, with the chance to ask questions to our panellists.
2h
Play recordingAugust 17th 2020
Exclusive interview: Bill Gates
One of the world’s leading philanthropists shares his insights on the international response to the pandemic, the race to develop a vaccine and the lessons for tackling future crises, including climate change.
2h
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