9.05- The Creelman Interview

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Mexican Revolution.In 1908 the President of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz, gave an interview to an American journalist. He was 77 and had ruled the country in autocratic fashion for over thirty years. He discussed the country's economic development ... Show More

<p>Economic crises are nothing new to us, especially in these times of unpredictability and instability, but Latin America took it to a WHOLE new level in the 1970s.<br/><br/><br/>During a particularly wealthy economic period, banks in the US and other rich nations began to lend ... Show More

<p>&nbsp;During past economic downturns, officials have been both swift and bold. This time not so much—because their hands are tied by <a href="https://www.economist.com/china/2023/09/28/politics-hamper-chinas-efforts-to-stimulate-the-economy?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.p ... Show More

<p>Gideon talks to Venezuelan economist Moisés Naím about the reasons for the collapse of the political centre in Latin America, and about the tactics used by populist politicians to rise to power in the region and beyond.</p><p><em>Clips: Euronews; AP; Al Jazeera; NBC; Andrés Ma ... Show More

<p>&nbsp;During past economic downturns, officials have been both swift and bold. This time not so much—because their hands are tied by <a href="https://www.economist.com/china/2023/09/28/politics-hamper-chinas-efforts-to-stimulate-the-economy?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.p ... Show More

<p>Listen to the outcome of the Mexican presidential election and how the markets will shape over the summer, with Argus Senior Reporter Steven McGinn and Associate Editor of US Products Jason Metko.</p> <p>With refineries incidents and maintenance around Mexico in May, how did a ... Show More

<p>The president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. It is clear that the country needed a shake-up in its hidebound politics—but is <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2021/07/26/tunisias-democracy-totters-as-the-president-suspends-parli ... Show More

First: Democrats are at odds over how to handle the looming government shutdown. We have new reporting from inside their tumultuous private meetings.  Plus: From daytime talk show to Senate confirmation hearing right now, Dr. Memet Oz is trying to convince senators that he's don ... Show More