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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 finance — as well as science and technology.


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Millions rely on The Economist for their economic, science, technology, and world news. The Economist Podcasts includes several distinct podcasts on these topics. Episodes come out every weekday.

Secret History of the Future podcast analyzes the history of technology. It also prophesied the world's future and illuminates how technology operates in the present. Babbage is about people and innovations that are changing the world. The World Ahead is especially captivating. It envisions the science fiction future that may come to be. Science fiction lovers and realists may feel excitement or alarm when listening. Whatever the case, all these podcasts provide up-to-date information on science and technology.

Other Economist podcasts on this feed devote themselves to economics, politics, and business. These include Checks and Balances. Host John Prideaux leads colleagues worldwide in discussions of the US presidential elections. Money Talks offers a more direct view of present happenings in business and the economy. Those interested in The Economist's print articles can listen to Editor's Picks. If listeners want to hear directly from those who make the news, there is The Economist Asks. It provides entertaining and informative debates between newsmakers. Anne McElvoy hosts this chat show, which comes out every Thursday.

The Economist Podcasts are for everyone. These podcasts understand that the economy runs on more than money. The way money moves and who gets access to science and technology is political. From The Intelligence to Drum Tower, The Economist covers it all and more.

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Episodes

Tomes will tell: books that predict the future
26-12-2024
Tomes will tell: books that predict the future
Some people read books to escape. Others turn to them for instruction. As the new year looms, our correspondents – and listeners – consider which titles can help forecast what’s coming next. Picks include “Rainbows End” by Vernor Vinge, “Nuclear War” by Annie Jacobsen, “Not the End of the World” by Hannah Richie and “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey. This is a full list of the books mentioned in the show:“Rainbow’s End, A Deepness in the Sky and A Fire upon the Deep” by Vernor Vinge“Ageless” by Andrew Steele“War” by Bob Woodward“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jackobson“1984” by George Orwell“On Freedom and On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder“A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers“Qualityland” from Marc-Uwe Kling“Ministry of the Future” by Kim Stanley Robinson“Severance” by Ling Ma“Land of Milk and Money” by C Pam Zhang“The Broken Earth Trilogy” by NK Jemisin“Not the End of the World" by Hannah Ritchie“Orbital” by Samantha Harvey“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers“Ancillary Justice” (The Imperial Rasch Series) by Ann Leckie“The Battle of Dorking” by Sir George Chesney“War of the Worlds" by HG WellsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.