Yesterday

Afghanistan, five years on: our correspondent visits

Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias. And celebrating the life of Gurkha ... Show More

26m 20s

Aug 13

Caracas under pressure: democracy in Venezuela

After American troops snatched Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a dawn raid in January, democracy did not seem like a priority. Yet this week, talks between the regime and opposition ended with small, positive steps. Why US consumers’ love of fast food may be slowing. And h ... Show More

21m 25s

Aug 12

Pump and circumstance: is China the new OPEC?

The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. And the legendary lager of Lao ... Show More

20m 22s

Oct 2024

Coming up Trump: our election model puts Harris behind

The two American presidential candidates have been neck and neck. But this week, the Economist’s forecast model noted a shift towards Donald Trump. Why you might have a long wait for Elon Musk’s robotaxis (9:31). And the joy of Excel (16:35). Listen to what matters most, from g ... Show More

23m 23s

Jun 2024

America's next top-job model: our election forecast

We have dusted off and tuned up our forecast model for America’s presidential race. So far it gives Donald Trump a marginally higher chance of a second term. There is at last progress on not one but two vaccines to beat malaria (9:02). And a look at the “tradwives” of TikTok: pas ... Show More

21m 40s

Oct 2024

Harris & Trump Try To Break Out From Toss-Up Race

First: Toss up. With three weeks left, Harris hits a wall, while Trump stokes fears. Plus: Harry Enten breaks down Republican advantages. Can Trump close it out, or will Harris break through? And: Gender gap. Amid warning signs for Harris, new behind the scenes details of Obama ... Show More

42m 50s

Jul 2024

Poll: Harris, Trump Neck-And-Neck In Key Battleground States

Tonight, examining the lessons and questions from a wild week in United States politics. With Harris now poised to replace Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket, the race for president is back at the starting blocks and it looks like it could be anyone’s race to win. Learn ... Show More

45m 46s

Aug 2024

The "Let Trump Be Trump" Strategy

<p>Jon and guest host David Axelrod discuss Donald Trump's struggles to define Kamala Harris, his rambling interview with Elon Musk, and why the Trump campaign keeps letting their candidate run his mouth so much. Then, they look at Trump and Harris's competing economic messages, ... Show More

44m 8s

Jun 2025

Hurry up and wait: Trump’s choice on Iran

The most consequential decision of Donald Trump’s presidency is now on pause for two weeks. We examine how the choice pits two sides of Mr Trump against one another. India is an advanced-manufacturing powerhouse, but can it become a hub for high-tech innovation, too? And as “Jaws ... Show More

24m 13s

Sep 2024

Making Their Economic Pitches

First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both in crucial swing states today, laying out dueling visions for the economy. Not surprising, as polls overwhelmingly show it's the most important issue for voters. Plus: A new bipartisan reveals shocking security lapses the day the fo ... Show More

41m 1s

Nov 2024

Election Day In America: Trump Allies Already Jockeying For Roles In New Admin

Donald Trump is preparing to return to the White House and the greatest hope of many Republicans and the worst fears of many Democrats are now becoming a reality. We break down the implications of Trump’s historic and sweeping presidential victory and the monumental shift in Amer ... Show More

48m 1s

Coming up Trump: our election model puts...