Gross domestic plummet: China’s historic contraction

Gross domestic plummet: China’s historic contraction: The covid-19 pandemic has caused the country’s first GDP dip in more than four decades. What struggles still lie ahead for the world’s second-largest economy? Decisive action to help the homeless amid the crisis offers hope for what comes after it. And... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Cheques, imbalances: America’s fraught stimulus: After months of deadlock, a covid-19 relief package has passed, but the battles continue. We ask how things got so dire and what President-elect Joe Biden will inherit. A deadly shootout in London more than a century ago still resonates today; we exami... by Economist Podcasts

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Cheques, imbalances: America’s fraught stimulus: After months of deadlock, a covid-19 relief package has passed, but the battles continue. We ask how things got so dire and what President-elect Joe Biden will inherit. A deadly shootout in London more than a century ago still resonates today; we exami... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Back to the furore: protests set to reignite: The pandemic overshadowed a striking spate of uprisings around the world. In Lebanon economic conditions have only worsened since—and the protesters are back. A look at urban architecture reveals how past diseases have shaped the world’s cities; we ask... by Economist Podcasts

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Back to the furore: protests set to reignite: The pandemic overshadowed a striking spate of uprisings around the world. In Lebanon economic conditions have only worsened since—and the protesters are back. A look at urban architecture reveals how past diseases have shaped the world’s cities; we ask... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Loot cause: South Africa’s unrest: Widespread looting and the worst violence since apartheid continue, exposing ethnic divisions and the persistent influence of Jacob Zuma, a former president. How to quell the tensions? As some countries administer third covid-19 “booster shots” we ask ... by Economist Podcasts

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Loot cause: South Africa’s unrest: Widespread looting and the worst violence since apartheid continue, exposing ethnic divisions and the persistent influence of Jacob Zuma, a former president. How to quell the tensions? As some countries administer third covid-19 “booster shots” we ask ... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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For old timers’ sake: covid-19 and care homes: The pandemic has taken its greatest toll in the world’s nursing homes—but the systemic problems surrounding elderly care long predate covid-19. Economists’ usual barometers have gone topsy-turvy during the crisis, so statisticians are turning to “real-... by Economist Podcasts

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For old timers’ sake: covid-19 and care homes: The pandemic has taken its greatest toll in the world’s nursing homes—but the systemic problems surrounding elderly care long predate covid-19. Economists’ usual barometers have gone topsy-turvy during the crisis, so statisticians are turning to “real-... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Poverty Pandemic [S3, E8]: Coronavirus is causing severe strain on developing countries amid vulnerable economies, broken healthcare systems and political unrest – how can wealthier nations, international institutions and corporations assist? by Altamar - Navigating the High Seas of Global Politics

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Pandemic, meet politics: the US-China spat: Prior tensions have blunted the chances for a co-ordinated response to covid-19—and both countries are fighting a grand ideological battle alongside an epidemiological one. India has so far reported few covid-19 cases; we explore the systemic concerns ... by Economist Podcasts

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Pandemic, meet politics: the US-China spat: Prior tensions have blunted the chances for a co-ordinated response to covid-19—and both countries are fighting a grand ideological battle alongside an epidemiological one. India has so far reported few covid-19 cases; we explore the systemic concerns ... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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We Won't be the Same Again: A Once in a Century Crisis and the Big Changes It Will Produce: From an explosion of e-commerce to a re-evaluation of the roll of government, a teaching moment for healthcare policy and geopolitical shocks and aftershocks, the COVID-19 crisis is going to leave the world changed in material ways. We won't be the same again. Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Ed Luce of the Financial Times and Host David Rothkopf look ahead to the near-term and lasting consequences of a crisis unlike any we have seen since World War II or perhaps since the Spanish Flu of 1918. This an important, thought-provoking discussion. Don't miss it.Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio">http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio</a>. <hr> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/priv by Deep State Radio

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Address the problem: the global housing blunder: Badly run housing markets are linked to broader ills, from financial crises to the rise of populism. The first problem? The conviction that home ownership is an unambiguously good thing. While China clamps down on most religions, it encourages others; ... by Economist Podcasts

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Address the problem: the global housing blunder: Badly run housing markets are linked to broader ills, from financial crises to the rise of populism. The first problem? The conviction that home ownership is an unambiguously good thing. While China clamps down on most religions, it encourages others; ... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Essential Geopolitics: Protests, Looting and Radical Extremism: In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast from RANE, Emily Donahue speak with global security analyst, Ben West about the impact of COVID-19 and the economic crisis on social protests about racial injustice. Protests were not prompted sole... by RANE Podcast Series

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1216 - Currency Mistakes of the Past are Contributing to an Ailing American Economy by Dan DiFilippo: It’s been nearly four years since COVID-19 burst onto the global stage. We’ve returned to normal, but “normal” just doesn’t mean what it used to. by BiggerPockets Daily

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Drawbridges up: lockdowns and covid-19: Borders are closing; suggestions to stay home are becoming mandates. We examine how the national responses to covid-19 have varied, and how they may be converging. In America, Joe Biden cemented his lead in the race for Democrats’ presidential contende... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Drawbridges up: lockdowns and covid-19: Borders are closing; suggestions to stay home are becoming mandates. We examine how the national responses to covid-19 have varied, and how they may be converging. In America, Joe Biden cemented his lead in the race for Democrats’ presidential contende... by Economist Podcasts

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Symbols’ status: arrests in Hong Kong: Authorities have re-ignited tensions by arresting some of the democracy movement’s most prominent figures—and Beijing seems to be piling more pressure on. Shortages of protective equipment are not just about supply; we look at the global scramble for k... by Economist Podcasts

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Symbols’ status: arrests in Hong Kong: Authorities have re-ignited tensions by arresting some of the democracy movement’s most prominent figures—and Beijing seems to be piling more pressure on. Shortages of protective equipment are not just about supply; we look at the global scramble for k... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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Ep. 1269 - Escape From New York: As violent crime continues its spike in New York, competing visions for the city battle it out; President Biden gets concerned about the economy; and the covid lab leak theory cover-up is exploding into public view. Check out Debunked. Where Ben Shapiro exposes leftist fallacies in 15 minutes or less. Watch the full season available only on The Daily Wire: utm.io/uc9er Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Ben Shapiro Show

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Bubbles in the market: Mexico’s Coca-Cola obsession: For decades, the country has been an almighty consumer of the fizzy drink. But amid a woeful covid-19 situation politicians are highlighting the health concerns it brings. In getting to know a sleepy French village, our correspondent finds a nuanced vi... by Economist Podcasts

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Bubbles in the market: Mexico’s Coca-Cola obsession: For decades, the country has been an almighty consumer of the fizzy drink. But amid a woeful covid-19 situation politicians are highlighting the health concerns it brings. In getting to know a sleepy French village, our correspondent finds a nuanced vi... by The Intelligence from The Economist

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