How Donald Trump’s election will affect COP29 climate talks
Also on the daily podcast: the future of cloud computing and rows over remembrance poppies
Last time Donald Trump was president he pulled America out of the Paris climate agreement. What is on the agenda at COP29, as world leaders meet after a second Trump victory? The future of cloud computing (9:40). And how the culture wars came for remembrance poppies (17:35). Runtime: 24 min
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Checks and Balance
Trump’s first days: 100 down, 1360 to go
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we look at the power grab during Donald Trump’s first 100 days and what checks remain on his authority.
46:37
The Intelligence
Mark Carney is likely to win Canada’s Trump-dominated election
Also on the daily podcast: will America build ships in Asia and how “The Economist” reported the Nazi defeat
26:19
Money Talks
Has Elon Musk damaged his business empire?
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the impact of the billionaire’s foray into government on Tesla and SpaceX
47:14
The Intelligence
Trump’s attacks on the Fed put cracks in another institution
Also on the daily podcast: the countries that most like working from home and electric vehicles cause air pollution, too
23:18
Editor’s Picks
Why you should take a lunch break
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
06:23
Babbage
Are microplastics harming your health?
Our podcast on science and technology. Tiny fragments of plastic are everywhere. Should you be worried?
41:30