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Economist Podcasts

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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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As Israel continues to pound Iran and expands its offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon, there are rumblings of disunity with America over the path and goal of the conflict. Why now is the time to buy rubbish stocks. And celebrating the life of grand-clown Philippe Gaulier


Guests and host:

  • Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
  • Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
  • Ann Wroe, obituaries editor
  • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered: 

  • Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Netanyahu, Trump, Hizbullah, refuelling plane
  • Markets, oil prices, quality stocks, junk stocks, investment
  • Philippe Gaulier, clowns, obituary


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