Tasting menu from Economist Radio

By The Economist

A selection of the tastiest morsels from The Economist's print edition, offering a pithy selection of our articles, audio and readers' feedback. Published every Monday on Economist Radio.

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January 14, 2019 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the January 12th 2019 edition
Could China become a scientific superpower? Plus, the perils of competitive parenting and a movement for gender equality in European street names. Josie Delap hosts
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January 07, 2019 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the January 5th 2019 edition
As Donald Trump enters the second half of his first term, his luck may be about to change. Plus, the young economists to watch this decade. And should companies monitor their employees’ health? Anne McElvoy hosts
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December 31, 2018 Tasting menu: A walk through Queens
In a taste of our Christmas double issue, Jon Fasman takes a walk across Queens, New York City, and through America’s past, present and future. He hears from recent and long-standing Queens residents about why they made their lives there. Congresswoman Grace Meng explains the racial tensions bubbling under the surface and the importance of homemade dumplings. And down in Jamaica Bay, a more ancient migration is taking flight.
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December 24, 2018 Tasting menu: The cover story
The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, and deputy editor, Edward Carr, discuss the cover stories of 2018. From Donald Trump swinging on a wrecking ball, to likening Brexit to toilet roll (softer is better), how does a picture sell a thousand words? Anne McElvoy hosts.
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December 17, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the December 15th 2018 edition
In this week’s issue, family offices are a new force in global finance – but their billionaire owners will soon face uncomfortable questions. Also, how obsolete technologies could protect against new threats and the art of the perfect copy. Anne McElvoy hosts
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13min
December 10, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the December 8th 2018 edition
As anti-government protests engulf France, how a little humility could yet save Emmanuel Macron. Plus, why sensible people fall for online scams and the lessons of Greek myths for artificial intelligence. Anne McElvoy hosts.

(A previous version of this podcast included a story on new business regulations in Cuba which is now out of date.)

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December 03, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the December 1st 2018 edition
China still relies on the outside world for its computer chips – how far should America go to maintain silicon supremacy? Also, democratising lunar landings and why it is so difficult to open a pub in Ireland. Christopher Lockwood hosts

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November 26, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the November 24th 2018 edition
In this week’s issue, why America is the exception to a global decline in suicides. Also, a glimpse of the future of flight and the extraordinary powers of Stan Lee, creator of superheroes. Josie Delap hosts
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November 19, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the November 17th 2018 edition
In this week’s issue, why modern capitalism needs a competition revolution. Also, how Brexit might change the face of British football and the perils of finding online fame in China. Anne McElvoy hosts
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14min
November 12, 2018 Tasting menu: Audio highlights from the November 10th 2018 edition
After America's mid-term elections, how do the Democrats need to change their game to succeed in 2020? Also, a tour of the entrepreneurial city that brought blue jeans to the Soviet Union, and five minutes that changed an astronaut’s life. Anne McElvoy hosts
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How many episodes does Tasting menu from Economist Radio have?

The podcast currently has 197 episodes available.