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How likely is a serious oil shock?

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Our cover leader argues that no matter who is elected president in November, Donald Trump’s ideas will win.

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People crossing a river.

Podcast Drum Tower

En route to America, Chinese migrants are targeted by criminals

Our weekly podcast on China. This week, in the second episode of a four-part series, we follow the journey of the migrants as they encounter smugglers and cartels in Mexico

In this photo released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Russian soldiers attend combat training for assault units at an undisclosed location in Ukraine.

Podcast Next Year in Moscow

Next Year in Moscow 10: A farewell to arms

In a bonus episode of our series, we bring you a Russian deserter’s story


Podcast The Intelligence

Sir Keir Starmer talks to The Economist about his plan to get Britain growing

Also on the daily podcast: why mapping fruit flies’ brains matters for human ones and chatbots take on conspiracists


Podcast The Intelligence

A flawless SpaceX launch marks the start of a new economics of space

Also on the daily podcast: the power Brazil’s ex-president still wields and the deep, anxious history of self-help books

Podcast The Weekend Intelligence

A farewell to arms

The story of a Russian deserter

Podcast Checks and Balance

How much has Donald Trump changed both parties’ agendas?

Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we analyse how the candidates have converged on policy