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Clear all filters- The Economist26 min
Carney score: last days of Canada’s campaign
Rosie Bloor, Jason Palmer, Sarah Larniuk, Noah Snyder, Fraser McGilraith
Hosted by Rosie Bloor and Jason Palmer, this broadcast examines Canada's volatile election driven by US protectionism concerns, media fragmentation, and a toxic political climate where Conservative leader Pierre Poilievé leverages social media to bypass traditional journalism. The program simultaneously analyzes the United States' critical shipbuilding deficit relative to Chinese and South Korean capacity, highlighting legal barriers to international co-production and the strategic choice between domestic revitalization or foreign reliance. Concluding with a 1945 archival perspective, the episode reflects on the human cost of Berlin's fall and the geopolitical complexities that followed the Allied victory over the Third Reich.
- The Economist25 min
Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs
Rosie Bloor, Joel Budd, Noah Snyder, Oliver Morton, Rachel Dobbs, Ainsley Johnston
An analysis of global security and environmental trends reveals that UK migrant smuggling networks have fragmented into professionalized, decentralized supply chains that evade traditional law enforcement decapitation tactics, while simultaneous extreme wildfires in South Korea and Japan signal accelerating climate impacts in high-latitude regions. Parallel to these physical shifts, international public opinion is undergoing a rapid polarization driven by US political changes, characterized by a sharp decline in favorable views of America across traditional allies like Canada and European nations. These converging dynamics suggest a global landscape where adaptive criminal markets, climate-fueled disasters, and fractured diplomatic trust are reshaping security challenges and cross-border perceptions.
- The Economist21 min
Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president
Rosie Bloor, Noah Snyder, Duncan Robinson, John Fasman
South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol for declaring martial law, mandating a snap election within 60 days that leaves opposition leader Lee Jae-myung as the frontrunner amid deepening economic and geopolitical instability. While the ousted president faces a separate criminal trial for insurrection that could carry a life sentence or death penalty, the nation's conservative factions remain fragmented and vulnerable to shifting US trade policies and alliance strategies. This constitutional crisis has simultaneously depressed market confidence and complicated the path toward stabilizing the economy amidst intensifying external pressures.
- The Economist25 min
Leeward: we meet South Korea’s probable president
Marianne Faithfull, Jason Palmer, Noah Snyder, Claire McHugh, Anne Rowe
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol faces removal following an attempted martial law imposition, while opposition leader Lee Jae-myung emerges as a frontrunner despite facing disqualification hurdles from past election law convictions and pending corruption charges. Simultaneously, Colombia's Catatumbo region endures a severe humanitarian crisis with over 53,000 displaced persons resulting from intensified violence between the ELN and FARC dissidents, prompting President Gustavo Petro to declare a state of internal commotion and suspend peace negotiations. In cultural history, singer Marianne Faithfull passed away as a symbol of redemption after a dramatic fall from 1960s counterculture fame to street life due to heroin addiction, followed by a critically acclaimed musical resurgence in the 1980s.
- The Economist23 min
Arrest development: South Korea’s Yoon held
Jason Palmer, Rosie Bloor, Noah Snyder, Ana Lykes, Sarah Burke
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yool became the first sitting president to be arrested following his suspension of martial law and subsequent impeachment, triggering parallel criminal proceedings and a Constitutional Court trial that have intensified political polarization. Simultaneously, the global cosmetics industry is surging to an $82 billion valuation driven by social media trends and venture capital, while Japan's primary education model continues to gain international traction through its emphasis on student-led governance and holistic moral development. These concurrent developments in governance, commerce, and pedagogy reflect shifting societal values and significant structural transformations across multiple nations.
- The Economist22 min
Three presidents and counting: South Korea
Jason Palmer, Noah Snyder, Ana Lycus, Alexandra Suicbas
South Korea faces a dual crisis of political instability and tragedy, marked by President Yoon Seok-yeol's impending insurrection trial, the resignation of three acting presidents in rapid succession, and the investigation into a deadliest-in-history air disaster. Meanwhile, Brazil's football sector is undergoing a financial transformation through privatization laws that have revived indebted clubs like Botafogo and Cruzeiro while attracting billions in investment from foreign owners and sports bettors. Concurrently, Hollywood is pivoting its revenue strategy away from diminishing superhero franchises toward video game adaptations, with dozens of projects slated for 2025 to capitalize on established fan bases and high-grossing successes like *The Last of Us* and *Super Mario Bros*.