Nov 20

Britain’s fiscal ship lost at sea

Finance minister Rachel Reeves, seeking to bridge a 20 bln pound budget gap to meet byzantine rules, is already wavering on raising income taxes and other policies. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists discuss what to expect and why the economic picture is so glum. ... Show More

22m 37s

Nov 13

Breakingviews celebrates 25 years with a bang

From the dot-com bust to the 2008 crisis to the AI mania, our columnists have seen and shaped the conversation about the biggest moments in finance. In this anniversary edition of Viewsroom, they reflect on continuity and change in a quarter-century of agenda-setting insight. Vis ... Show More

30m 27s

Nov 6

China’s low-cost AI offers competitive edge

Tech giants in the world’s second largest economy are rapidly rolling out new machine learning models at a fraction of the price of US rivals. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how this cheaper offering may give Beijing more soft power globally. Visit th ... Show More

21m 22s

Jun 2025

The future of Iran

For decades, Iran was able to project power across the Middle East using its network of proxies. That meant any strikes against it could threaten to trigger a formidable response. But Israel's recent attacks have exposed just how vulnerable Tehran is. In this special episode of R ... Show More

22m 39s

Feb 2025

Saudi Arabia's role in global diplomacy

This week saw US and Russian officials meet in Riyadh to discuss ending the Ukraine war as President Donald Trump attended an investor conference in Miami for Saudi's sovereign wealth fund. It appears Saudi Arabia is flexing its diplomatic muscles. On this weekend podcast, our jo ... Show More

21m 31s

May 2025

OPEC+

Saudi Arabia is signalling it can live with lower oil prices. But will the kingdom’s push to get OPEC allies in line backfire? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Ron Bousso, energy columnist at Reuters, about the risks of a price war. Plus, everything you wanted to know about contango ... Show More

23m 52s

Oct 2023

Israel’s war is a risk and opportunity for Saudi

Hamas’s attacks complicate Mohammed bin Salman’s aim to build relations with the Israeli state, Gulf expert Kristian Coates Ulrichsen says in this Exchange podcast. But if the Saudi crown prince can use his leverage to help Palestinians, it may help his image at home and abroad. ... Show More

32m 45s

Oct 2024

Hezbollah heir, US election interference and a man’s world in Japan

Israel confirms the killing of Hashem Safieddine – Hezbollah's heir apparent leader. U.S. officials worry that foreign interference could stoke post-election violence. And we look at the tough battle women face breaking onto Japan’s male-dominated political scene. Sign up for ... Show More

12m 32s

Oct 2024

Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Helene’s political fallout and fentanyl’s unlikely route

Israel has stepped up its military presence in Lebanon to keep the pressure on Hezbollah as it prepares to retaliate against a barrage of Iranian missile strikes. Donald Trump seeks to boost his presidential bid in the wake of Hurricane Helene. And how fentanyl traffickers are ex ... Show More

12m 45s

Sep 2024

Israeli strikes on Lebanon, US political violence and Sri Lanka’s election

Israel unleashes the most intense strikes on southern Lebanon in nearly a year of war amid calls for restraint. The second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump highlights the risks of the incendiary political environment in the U.S. And voters head to the polls ... Show More

12m 34s

Oct 2024

Israel's incursion into Lebanon, Helene's devastation and VP debate

Israel has launched a ground incursion in Lebanon after devastating airstrikes against Hezbollah's leadership. Emergency operations gather pace in areas hit by Helene, with the death toll expected to rise. And what to expect from JD Vance and Tim Walz in today's vice presidential ... Show More

12m 16s

Mar 2025

Trade wars, Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions and Gaza alternative

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China have taken effect, launching new trade conflicts with the top three U.S. trading partners. The White House has paused military aid to Ukraine, deepening the fissure that has opened between the two count ... Show More

12m 36s

Middle East turmoil edges closer to glob...