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The Economist Podcasts

Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finan... Read more

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Editor’s Picks: September 12th 2022

Editor’s Picks: September 12th 2022

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the death of Eliza... Read more

12 Sep 2022

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Russian rush-out: Ukraine’s stunning gains

Russian rush-out: Ukraine’s stunning gains

Russia has lost in a week what cost it months to gain in eastern Ukraine. We ask what the lightning counter-offensive me... Read more

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