The Intelligence from The Economist

In Iran, America is using expensive weaponry against cheap local drones. Can upstart tech companies change the economics – and nature — of conflict? As part of our ongoing series on the US at 250, we examine the impact of the two world wars. And should you ever use an emoji at work?
Listen to “Money Talks” on defence tech upstarts.

Guests and host:
Henry Tricks, US technology editor
Annie Crabill, a senior digital editor
Andrew Palmer, host of “Boss Class” podcast
Rosie Blau, host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered:
Pentagon, Palantir, SpaceX, Anduril
America 250, Woodrow Wilson, FDR
Emojis, aubergines

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Can peace hold in Lebanon while Hizbullah remains? Our correspondent weighs the balance of power between government forces and the Iran-backed militia. The resale value of Labubus is falling – who cares? And remembering Swedish death-clearer, Margareta Magnusson.

Watch extended clips from “The Insider”. And listen to our “Weekend Intelligence” episode on “Kidulting: why adults are turning to toys”.

Guests and host:
Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent
Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Lebanon, Hizbullah, Israel, ceasefire
Labubus, PopMart, Funko, financial bubbles
Margareta Magnusson, death-clearing, decluttering

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Oil prices are at their highest since 2022, as a swift end to the Iran conflict proves elusive. Yet, our commodities editor says, markets do not yet yet recognise how deep the supply shock is. Who will contest next year’s pivotal election in France? And great expectations in Brazil ahead of the World Cup.
Watch “The Insider”: How high will the oil price go

Guests and host:
Matthieu Favas, commodities editor
Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief
Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:
Oil, Brent crude, OPEC, Iran, UAE
France, Macron, Marine Le Pen, National Rally
World Cup, Brazil, Pele

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Artificial Intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, but the industry that powers it is struggling to keep up with demand. The host of our award-winning podcast series “Scam Inc” says fraudsters in Asia are becoming more sophisticated. And after Allbirds stops selling shoes, what comes next?

Guests and host:
Shailesh Chitnis, global business writer
Sue-Lin Wong, host of Scam Inc
Shera Avi-Yonah, business writer
Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
Jason Palmer, co-hosts of “The intelligence”

Topics covered:
AI, Anthropic, GPUs, Nvidia, TSMC
Scam Inc, malware, cybercrime, fraud
Allbirds, Casper, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club

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The “special relationship” between Britain and America is at its weakest since the Suez crisis of 1956. Will a state visit by King Charles III to America salvage the tie? Why Japanese automakers may be running out of road. And fish from New York’s Hudson river are now safe to eat.

Guests and host:
Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”
Daniel Franklin, senior editor, Britain
Ethan Wu, Asia business and finance editor
Stevie Hertz, US policy correspondent

Topics covered:
King Charles III, state visit, special relationship
Japanese carmakers, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, EVs
Hudson river, fishing

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