#  @theeconomist The Economist The Economist posts on YouTube about politics, donald trump, united states, china the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC0p5jTq6Xx_DosDFxVXnWaQ/interactions)  - [--] Week [---------] +39% - [--] Month [----------] +27% - [--] Months [----------] +159% - [--] Year [----------] +673% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UC0p5jTq6Xx_DosDFxVXnWaQ/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] -3.60% - [--] Month [---] -2% - [--] Months [---] +12% - [--] Year [---] +97% ### Followers: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC0p5jTq6Xx_DosDFxVXnWaQ/followers)  - [--] Week [---------] no change - [--] Month [---------] +0.80% - [--] Months [---------] +6.50% - [--] Year [---------] +9.90% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UC0p5jTq6Xx_DosDFxVXnWaQ/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #7160 [finance](/list/finance) #1868 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) #5469 [stocks](/list/stocks) 4.38% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 3.98% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) #641 [social networks](/list/social-networks) 1.59% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) 1.59% [financial services](/list/financial-services) #769 [currencies](/list/currencies) 1.2% **Social topic influence** [politics](/topic/politics) #662, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) #106, [united states](/topic/united-states) #1913, [china](/topic/china) #644, [editor](/topic/editor) #178, [finance](/topic/finance) #154, [the world](/topic/the-world) #1407, [in the](/topic/in-the) 11.55%, [what is](/topic/what-is) 11.55%, [future](/topic/future) 11.16% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@mishcondereya](/creator/undefined) [@rajesshjavalkar](/creator/undefined) [@infosys](/creator/undefined) [@the_silent_economist](/creator/undefined) [@blancpain](/creator/undefined) [@thewoolmarkcompany](/creator/undefined) [@carohitsaxena](/creator/undefined) [@incredibleindia](/creator/undefined) [@nipponfoundationpr](/creator/undefined) [@kiyodocumentary](/creator/undefined) [@theamercianorder](/creator/undefined) [@marketmap12](/creator/undefined) [@paulvanderklay](/creator/undefined) [@dailycurrentcapsule](/creator/undefined) [@yoshikan](/creator/undefined) [@questmeansbusiness](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "John Bolton: Trump is on a downhill slope The Republican Party has a near-universal devotion to Donald Trump. But according to John Bolton the presidents former national security adviser Mr Trumps grip on the party is starting to weaken. US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China Venezuela America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relationsk President Trump Republicans republican party midterms MAGA America First NATO Constitution US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China Venezuela" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VUmPlT34rI) 2025-11-27T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements "Why Meloni is an exceptional politician Giorgia Meloni Italys prime minister is an exceptional politician. Under her leadership there has been political stability in Italy for the first time in over [--] years" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JYZ3OdkfRM4) 2025-11-14T17:16Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M engagements "Why are ICE agents targeting Minneapolis Are ICE agents intentionally targeting sanctuary cities The Economists Deputy editor Edward Carr and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast explore why immigration enforcement has zeroed in on Minneapolis and what that focus might reveal about the Trump administrations broader political objectives. 00:00 Why is Minneapolis being targeted 01:46 Do the videos match the administrations story 03:28 What do you think about the optics of this operation in Minneapolis 05:14 Given public opinion is shifting what do you think will happen next Listen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L_DWKIugWvY) 2026-01-26T20:36Z 3.8M followers, 375.6K engagements "Could Iran's regime fall Iran is facing its biggest external threat in nearly [--] years. Israel has killed its top generals and set back its nuclear programme. Could its regime fall israel iran netanyahu ayatollah khamenei ali war regime fall could iran's regime fall economist news youtube geopolitics conflict bomb cyberattack general nuclear weapon mass destruction israel iran netanyahu ayatollah khamenei ali war regime fall could iran's regime fall economist news youtube geopolitics conflict bomb cyberattack general nuclear weapon mass destruction" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N0a_bTxY8ss) 2025-06-18T18:40Z 3.8M followers, 375.5K engagements "Will Trump invade Greenland Will Trump invade Greenland Shashank Joshi our Defence Editor and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss Donald Trumps renewed push to acquire Greenland his threat of tariffs against NATO allies and the strain this places on the alliance. 00:00 - Is anyone going to war over Greenland 01:08 - Why does Trump want Greenland 02:12 - Is this the most serious crisis NATO has ever faced 03:31 - How does this affect the war in Ukraine 07:28 - Is NATO really over and what comes next for Europe Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4r3L8k5 The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1mU0VmkHHU8) 2026-01-19T19:22Z 3.8M followers, 116.5K engagements "How China plans to get a military base in the Pacific The Economist China wants a military base in the Pacific Islands. But countries in the region are traditionally allied with Western powers. Aaron Connelly The Economists Asia diplomatic editor explains how China is using pushy diplomacy to try and break the status quo. #china #pacific #australia Read more: https://econ.st/46rRems Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N1Y6YBsXfEQ) 2026-02-10T17:41Z 3.8M followers, 247.3K engagements "Why this crypto crash is different Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream this year with more people than ever owning digital assets. The Trump administration created the first legal framework for stablecoins; a move widely welcomed by the industry. However concerns about money laundering the evasion of sanctions and what this all means for monetary policy persist. Our top economics and finance editors dissect what's been happening. 00:00 - How crypto went mainstream 00:40 - Whats happened to the price of crypto 03:04 - Donald Trump has embraced crypto 05:37 - How crypto was accepted" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g6UanVOv7lc) 2025-12-19T18:04Z 3.8M followers, 107.1K engagements "Why civil war is brewing in Iran Is civil war brewing in Iran Nicolas Pelham our Middle East correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss internal tensions in the country and why some protesters seem to be turning their backs on peaceful demonstrations. 00:50 - What are Irans two opposing camps 02:56 - What does this deepening divide mean for politics 03:57 - Why has Iran shifted from protest to civil conflict 06:16 - Is there any way to stop a civil war Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3NKjsm1 Is America about to attack Iran: https://econ.st/4qKVKEC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-GfXJXPIEsQ) 2026-01-29T19:39Z 3.8M followers, 99.9K engagements "Why is Zohran Mamdani so popular in New York Zohran Mamdani the Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate is shaking up New York politics. Charlotte Howard our New York bureau chief and John Prideaux our US editor join the latest Insider episode to discuss why Mamdani is so popular. mamdani new york nyc america zohran mamdani politics news current affairs USA us new york mayoral race new york mayor the economist new york city mayor election US mamdani new york nyc america zohran mamdani politics news current affairs USA us new york mayoral race new york mayor the economist new york city mayor" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2XC2EUybzYY) 2025-10-31T12:00Z 3.8M followers, 849.4K engagements "Bannon: Donald Trump will have a third term Steve Bannon insists that Donald Trump will be president again for a third term in [----] and that America needs him to. Bannon one of the chief architects of the MAGA movement spoke to Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Ed Carr our deputy editor in Washington DC. At The Economist we believe it is important to engage seriously with people whose ideas challenge our own. The ideas Mr Bannon champions are gaining traction across America and beyond. Watch the full interview on Thursday October 23rd at 6pm London time at www.economist.com/insider" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8AVTxwwnh7c) 2025-10-23T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements "What Chinas military learnt from Trumps Venezuela raid Has Trumps Venezuela raid helped China plan military strikes Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu co-hosts of the Drum Tower podcast discuss whether America's extraction of Nicols Maduro could offer lessons for a possible future attack on Taiwan. #theeconomist #venezuela #china" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BwyHHdxtDrA) 2026-01-17T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 398.9K engagements "Is Donald Trump building his own paramilitary militia Is ICE an aggressive immigration agency or a paramilitary force On the latest episode of Insider Robert Guest our deputy editor examines how the group compares with paramilitary forces elsewhereand explains what the warning signs are to watch out for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FDfcaUE9MHo) 2026-01-31T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 261.7K engagements "Can red-light face masks keep your skin looking young Do red-light masks actually work Our senior audio producer Sarah Lawrynuik and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss whether the self care product can actually help combat signs of ageing in our skin. 0:00: What are red light masks supposed to do 1:50: Are they worth the hype or just marketing 3:01: How do we know that they actually work 3:51: How do you use them as part of your skincare routine #TheEconomist #Skincare #Redlightmasks Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/494fIUX Are red-light face masks worth the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ICgFAVcvvdU) 2025-10-15T10:15Z 3.8M followers, 42.2K engagements "How OSINT has given Ukraine a strategic advantage From satellite imagery to rapid battlefield feedback open-source intelligence has played a crucial role in offsetting Russias conventional advantage in the war in Ukraine. Co-founder and CEO of Planet Will Marshall explains to The Economists defence editor Shashank Joshi how data has helped to shape Ukraines battlefield decisions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X_WKGx3Wgq4) 2026-01-29T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.6K engagements "Is Takaichi Sanae the most powerful woman in the world The Economist Japans prime minister Takaichi Sanae bet big and won bigger when she called a snap election which she won emphatically on 8th February. But who is she How will she use her historic mandate to reshape her countrys international role And why has she received criticism from China Our top editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy 00:00 - Who is Japans new prime minister 01:58 - What are her big promises 02:58 - Japans approach to defence spending 06:00 - Japans tricky relationship with China Watch the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y0U-y4-YH08) 2026-02-13T18:44Z 3.8M followers, 23.5K engagements "What would Kevin Warsh do as Fed chair The Economist Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for Our top editors unpack Warshanomics and its implications for the wider American economy. #usa #economics #trump #federalreserve Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3NY7nd3 Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jzea5d63kG4) 2026-02-06T17:37Z 3.8M followers, 64.9K engagements "Trumps plan if the Supreme Court blocks tariffs Donald Trump has said America is screwed if the Supreme Court rules that his tariffs are illegal. With a ruling expected to arrive as soon as today the US trade representative Jamieson Greer tells The Economists Geopolitics editor David Rennie about the administrations plan B. Tariffs economics tariff The Economist Economist news current affairs levies supreme court jamieson greer trade trump donald trump US america united states legal levy SCOTUS IEPA Section [---] Section [---] Jamieson Greer Levy Tariffs economics tariff The Economist Economist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o5BJDYi7gD4) 2026-01-14T14:21Z 3.8M followers, 79.2K engagements "Mars: when will humans get there Sending astronauts to Mars is a daunting prospect. But this will not deter NASA and private companies from trying to put humans on the red planet. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist's full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ticaLyuePjA) 2019-02-28T17:45Z 3.8M followers, 331.1K engagements "What does a cashless future mean Many countries are going cashless at great speed. What are the advantages of ditching hard cash and what are the dangers Read more about a cashless future here: https://econ.st/2Mwhipb Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Somewhere in the near future physical money will become like these - Relics of a different age. And will only be found in places like this. In other words hard cash will disappear. It will become electronic - transferred by things like these. So whats the rush to get rid of cash And whats the cost Lets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-0ph-pvCSPc) 2019-08-23T19:11Z 3.8M followers, 983.5K engagements "What was Vladimir Putin like [--] years ago #Putin #Russia putin russia vladimir putin ukraine ukraine war war in ukraine Tony Blair prime minister downing street putin russia vladimir putin ukraine ukraine war war in ukraine Tony Blair prime minister downing street" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1kXwpOUnX0M) 2022-12-07T15:07Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements "A history of the Kashmir conflict A history of the Kashmir conflict. Read more about the Kashmir conflict here: https://econ.st/2NeRUE2 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2GgNrtt A British Commission divided the territory into majority Muslim Pakistan and majority Hindu India. In the chaos that followed partition [--] million people fled across the new borders and [------] died in rioting. Four border regions saw the worst of it: Sindh Bengal Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Among India's [---] princely states only Jammu and Kashmir had a Hindu Maharajah ruling over a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8rmUiLwy7kI) 2009-11-17T12:01Z 3.8M followers, 3.1M engagements "Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinaths warning for rich world economies How resilient is the global economy Mike Bird co-host of the Money Talks podcast speaks with Gita Gopinath Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist about her experience steering the financial body through crises and the fiscal risks countries currently face. 00:09 What was it like working at the IMF during a time of global crises 01:35 Can emerging markets stay resilient as U.S. influence fades 04:37 How worried should we be about hidden risks in global finance and soaring deficits 07:22 How can rich countries" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bkb2_WLB42Y) 2025-10-30T17:40Z 3.8M followers, 215K engagements "Who had the most contact with Jeffrey Epstein In the years after Epstein pled guilty to soliciting sex from a minor he maintained consistent contact with a vast network of rich and powerful figures. The Economists data team analysed 1.4m of Epsteins emails to map their relationships. The Economist Epstein JeffreyEpstein DOJ Epsteinfiles data datadeepdive news currentaffairs Trump Gates Musk DonaldTrump BillGates ElonMusk PeterTheil SteveBannon AndrewMountbattenWindsor PrinceAndrew LarrySummers LaurenceKruass Rothschild crime AI artificialintelligence LLM largelanguagemodel dataanalysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bsv2Sxj_rRs) 2026-02-14T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 702.1K engagements "Why Belgium is now the cocaine capital of Europe With record seizures of cocaine at Belgian ports the country has become Europes cocaine-trafficking capital. As the flow of drugs increases local authorities are struggling with corruption and violence. 00:00 - Antwerp: Europes cocaine trafficking capital 01:48 - How much cocaine gets seized 03:18 - Why do traffickers choose the port of Antwerp 05:54 - The entrepreneurial Balkan mafias 07:35 - How do cocaine mafias make a profit 08:16 - Customs corruption 11:54 - How can Belgium halt its cocaine trade 13:43 - Can legalising drugs help Sign up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CsH152NE9Ak) 2022-11-03T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 6.4M engagements "Were we wrong about Trump's tariffs Despite stark warnings from The Economist when Donald Trump unveiled his tariff regime on Liberation Day Americas economy continues to grow. Will that continue Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our journalists discuss whether they were wrong about the Presidents trade policyor if a reckoning awaits. Subscribers can watch the full interview as part of our new video series The Economist Insider. Watch the full interview: https://econ.st/3LgNkF9 Donald Trumps fortress economy is starting to hurt America:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J1_z-obLdrI) 2025-10-17T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 578.1K engagements "Why China wants Taiwan Reporting on China is challenging. The countrys leaders seldom give interviews to Western media and when they do they tend to stick to prepared official lines. To understand China journalists rely on well-connected academics who know the workings and worldview of the Communist Party. The Economists Geopolitics editor David Rennie speaks to one of Chinas shrewdest experts on America Da Wei. He is a professor and director of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. They discuss Chinas view of Taiwan and how Beijing could take the small" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NgU8dQD4s6s) 2025-12-24T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 101.9K engagements "How does raising interest rates control inflation When central banks raise interest rates the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it This film tells you why. 00:00 - Why should you care about rising interest rates 00:45 - What are interest rates 01:36 - What do central banks do 02:14 - Why do central banks raise interest rates 03:12 - How do raised interest rates affect consumers 04:30 - How do raised interest rates affect businesses 05:20 - What are the risks of raising interest rates 06:05" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R8VBRCs2jTU) 2022-06-09T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.3M engagements "Why is the UAE backing a genocidal militia The UAEs support for a genocidal militia in Sudan is helping fuel the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Our Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom explores why the United Arab Emirates is involved. united arab emirates sudan uae war humanitarian crisis rsf rapid support forces sudanese armed hemedti disaster displaced nations middle east africa chad refugee port gold agriculture farm fertile import export economics news economist finance commercial militia paramilitary gregg carlstrom Mohamed dagalo hamdan abdel fattah burhan al-burhan " [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TMpdf0-o8QM) 2025-07-23T16:24Z 3.8M followers, 807.7K engagements "Were we wrong about Trumps tariffs Americas economy continues to grow despite Donald Trumps tariffs. Our editors ask whether they were wrong about the Presidents trade policy in the latest episode of Insider. Economist donaldtrump uspolitics economics USA US UnitedStates tariffs economy Trump politics Economist donaldtrump uspolitics economics USA US UnitedStates tariffs economy Trump politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_f2ar6bYcAY) 2025-10-17T17:32Z 3.8M followers, 373.6K engagements "What causes inflation and why can it damage the economy inflation economy economics economics lesson economics explained explainer money finance banks banking central bank interest rates inflation economy economics economics lesson economics explained explainer money finance banks banking central bank interest rates" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_qItQZEJQxQ) 2023-07-21T08:27Z 3.8M followers, 95.3K engagements "Why nations that fail women fail Nations that subjugate women tend to be more unstable and violent. Here's why. Video supported by @mishcon_de_reya 00:00 - Why nations that fail women fail 00:55 - South Sudan: deadly cattle raids 02:10 - How bride price is destabilising 03:45 - Child marriage 05:29 - Polygamous unions 06:57 - Male kinship group 08:25 - Misogyny and instability 10:07 - Women in leadership [-----] - Liberias women peace movement 12:46 - Women in peace negotiations Sign up to The Economists daily newsletters: https://subscribenow.economist.com/ Read why child marriage in America" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=alXI1kDhmT0) 2025-01-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements "Do the rich pay enough tax The Economist Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But as our economics editor Henry Curr explains the stats on inequality may actually surprise you. #finance #usa #economics #tax Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bk7_mIZLPrA) 2026-02-13T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 71.8K engagements "What could break China's grip on rare earths What could break China's grip on rare earths The Economist's business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue explores the alternatives. TheEconomist Economist EconomistVideo EconomistFilms news politics geopolitics rareearth rareearths China Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump US USA America UnitedStates Greenland Brazil Australia recycling alternatives science chemistry biology criticalminerals criticalelements TheEconomist Economist EconomistVideo EconomistFilms news politics geopolitics rareearth rareearths China Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump US USA" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fM9kFFnRig0) 2026-01-26T11:06Z 3.8M followers, 548.3K engagements "Mark Carney on dealing with Donald Trump Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief sat down with Mark Carney Canadas prime minister to discuss tariffs trade and negotiating with Donald Trump. You can now watch the full interview here: https://econ.st/3KXJVLh 00:00 - The impact of tariffs on Canada 00:58 - What its like to deal with Donald Trump 01:46 - Is Trump monetising US hegemony 04:00 - The future of the global trading system Mark Carneys radical vision for handling Trumpian America: https://econ.st/3IW3vah Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb economics carney mark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g-GcmOYd8hc) 2025-10-08T14:01Z 3.8M followers, 364.2K engagements "Steve Bannon: Trump will have a third term At The Economist we believe it is important to engage seriously with people whose ideas challenge our own. In keeping with that belief our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and our deputy editor Ed Carr spoke to Steve Bannon one of the chief architects of the MAGA movement. Bannon insists that president Trump will have a third term and has played a role in galvanising Europes populist nationalists many of whom are now close to power. Subscribers can watch the full interview as part of our new video series The Insider. 00:00 - The Economist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ijf7K_08YWk) 2025-10-23T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 411.7K engagements "What is consciousness Understanding what consciousness is and why and how it evolved is perhaps the greatest mystery known to science. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Read our Tumblr: http://theeconomist.tumblr.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Check" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ir8XITVmeY4) 2015-09-10T18:20Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements "How strong is the Russian army On the eve of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine a British delegation warned Russian generals not to go ahead. Shashank Joshi our defence editor speaks to one of those who issued that warning: John Foreman Britains former defence attach in Moscow. They discuss what it was like to hear his Russian counterparts lie about their intentions in Ukraine how Vladimir Putin miscalculated the invasion and the weaknesses of Russias armed forces. 00:00 - In the room with Russia on the brink of war 02:48 - Was Vladimir Putin lying to his generals 03:49 - Russian hubris in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kREraWv5D78) 2025-11-12T15:01Z 3.8M followers, 560.1K engagements "How do carbon markets work In theory putting a price on carbon emissions should incentivise businesses to stop polluting. So why have carbon markets failed to achieve their goal of reducing global emissions Read more here: https://econ.st/3mi51Eo 00:00 - Has putting a price on emissions worked 00:27 - Where do carbon markets come from 01:42 - How does cap and trade work 03:22 - Why arent carbon markets reducing emissions 04:15 - What are the loopholes 05:24 - What are the solutions Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW Sign up to The Economists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m5ych9oDtk0) 2021-10-01T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 521.7K engagements "Netanyahu: Arab leaders dont care about the Palestinian issue Israels prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Arab leaders in private dont give a hoot about the Palestinian issue. In an interview with The Economist Mr Netanyahu refused to rule out annexation of the West Bank. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qGA_rGJlTFs) 2026-01-10T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 182.4K engagements "Is this the worlds most powerful woman The Economist Takaichi Sanae Japans prime minister bet big and won bigger when she called a snap election. But who is she And how will she use her historic mandate Our editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3McPHtM Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r56hwPaqfF4) 2026-02-13T18:35Z 3.8M followers, 80.2K engagements "The Saudi prince: how dangerous is MBS Muhammad bin Salman or MBSthe millennial crown prince of Saudi Arabiaappears increasingly invincible. With the war in Ukraine disrupting energy supplies Western leaders are eager to get their hands on his oil. But should they worry about the young princes power 00:00 - How dangerous is MBS 01:06 - How MBS has reformed Saudi Arabia 02:59 - Who is MBS 03:36 - MBS rise to power 06:21 - Khalid Al-Jabri on MBS brutal regime 08:14 - The murder of Jamal Khashoggi 09:21 - The impact of the global energy crisis 10:02 - Who if anyone can stop MBS Read Nick Pelhams" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tK1OTQzyiX8) 2022-08-26T16:30Z 3.8M followers, 5.8M engagements "Why Xi Jinping purged China's military President Xi Jinping has purged his top military officials raising doubts about the China's readiness for war" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vBN--WG2x4g) 2026-01-27T18:58Z 3.8M followers, 977.8K engagements "Netanyahu: we didn't carpet bomb Gaza Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu defends his countrys record in Gaza in an interview with The Economist. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military news current affairs netanyahu bibi Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1WLlX66X-RA) 2026-01-10T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 164.8K engagements "How to hedge your portfolio against an AI Bubble The Economist Can you hedge against an AI bubble Joshua Roberts The Economists capital markets correspondent and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss why AI spending is making investors nervous the lessons learned from the dot com boom and what strategies might help investors manage risk. 00:00 - Why Is investor confidence in AI wobbling 00:31 - Whats making stock markets jittery about AI 01:33 - What can investors do to avoid getting stuck 02:48 - How should investors hedge risk 04:43 - Whats the safest strategy Listen to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4P8maClKIcY) 2026-02-14T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.6K engagements "Why is there still poverty in America In America almost 40m peopleone eighth of its populationlive in poverty. Why does the richest big country in the world still have so many people living in profound need Find out more here: https://econ.st/2ofmd33 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5i45h76ioHY) 2019-10-01T17:36Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements "Why Chinese women made Sherlock Holmes a gay icon Why is Sherlock Holmes a gay icon in China Jiehao Chen co-host of the Drum Tower podcast and Joel Budd our senior affairs editor discuss the famous detectives popularity among Chinese women and what his prominence in slash fiction reveals about deeper anxieties surrounding love marriage and gender roles in contemporary China. 00:00 - Why are Chinese tourists visiting London for Sherlock 01:13 - How did Sherlock become more popular than classic British literature in China 02:25 - Why do Chinese fans see Sherlock and Watson as a love story 03:26" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9m17-C9gPGw) 2026-01-10T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 28.9K engagements "Four stories to watch out for in [----] What will the world look like in [----] From wars in space to a superhuman sporting event and the battle for Americas 250th birthday celebrationsthese are some of the stories that will shape the coming year. 00:00 - The World Ahead [----] 00:21 - Competition in space intensifies 03:14 - Central banks face political pressure 05:56 - A superhuman sporting event 08:49 - The battle for America's birthday Read more on The World Ahead 2026: https://econ.st/442AJfi Military competition in space will intensify: https://econ.st/48Vvv6U Expect mediocre growth and in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DI5S4LfUob4) 2025-12-28T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 424.4K engagements "Why relationships are declining across the world Has it become harder to find a soulmate Jonathan Rosenthal our international editor Sue-Lin Wong our Asia correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of the The Intelligence podcast discuss the global rise in singlehood and the reasons behind it. 00:00 - Are more young adults choosing to stay single 02:04 - How has technology changed dating and partner selection 07:04 - How is male frustration and incel culture impacting dating 10:08 - What are the societal implications of rising singlehood Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3LABV3i The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXBh0XHEZKY) 2026-01-03T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 181K engagements "Longevity: can ageing be reversed Ageing has always been inevitable but fasting epigenetic reprogramming and parabiosis are just some of the scientific techniques that seem to help people stay young. Might the Peter Pan dream become real 00:00 - Can science turn back the clock 01:01 - Centenarians 02:51 - What is ageing 04:51 - Dietary restriction 06:00 - Roundworms 07:55 - Epigenetics 09:43 - Blood and guts 11:40 - Senolytics 12:38 - Metformin 13:51 - Anti-ageing treatments are coming Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the Technology Quarterly on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FYr04ymjD1w) 2023-09-27T16:55Z 3.8M followers, 633.6K engagements "Is Cuba's regime about to collapse Cuba is heading for disaster. President Trumps capture of Nicols Maduro in Venezuela has triggered a severe oil shortage on the island. If the Cuban regime cannot make a deal with Trump the country risks devastating blackouts. The Economist Cuba nicolas maduro president donald trump united states venezuela america cuba havana oil security personnel guns doctors doctor medicine life support health caribbean americas disaster regime inflation power cut blackout econmica en Cuba economa cubana situacin econmica de Cuba crisis en Cuba Cuba hoy realidad cubana" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L91nd851lPk) 2026-02-05T19:42Z 3.8M followers, 263K engagements "Was Karl Marx right Karl Marx remains surprisingly relevant [---] years after his birth. He rightly predicted some of the pitfalls of capitalism but his solution was far worse than the disease. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2FEY1tD Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2FE3sJB Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2FDEbiA Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://econ.st/2FHCzVe Follow us on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TMmDebW_OBI) 2018-05-04T16:19Z 3.8M followers, 2M engagements "The battle to stop clever people betting Can you be too good at betting The Economists data editor dives into the bookies battle to stop clever people winning. casino betting gamble bookie wager money economist economy dan rosenheck clever sports football editor forecast forecasting prediction sport nfl baseball soccer heads tails odd odds bet business online gambler league kickoff kick-off win lose sharp whale price shop strategy unrestricted beard mule violation sportsbook bookies winnings account punt punter punting log fraud limit limited priming maximum player play players customer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wtw5xbuY1sE) 2026-01-16T11:04Z 3.8M followers, 200.7K engagements "Is it still worth going to university For decades going to university was a sure step to a nice life but today graduates are struggling. Are degrees still worth it and which are the best subjects to study in the age of AI Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Is it still worth going to university 00:20 - Are you more likely to be employed if youre a graduate 02:07 - Are people still applying to university 03:05 - How will AI impact jobs 04:06 - What should you study in the age of AI 05:15 - The importance of work experience Why todays graduates are screwed: https://econ.st/4om6toq Is your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_O48-ao5_40) 2025-10-27T15:01Z 3.8M followers, 636.6K engagements "How to fuel the future America under President Donald Trump is securing its energy independence with oil and gas. But unlike fossil fuels renewables will not increase global warming and China is moving fast. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Oil moves the world around and creates powerful countries. Oil is such a vital commodity that it provoked wars throughout the 20th century. The few countries that produce it try to keep control of it to ensure its riches stay at home. Those who do not have it strive to get it. In the 1930s Saudi Arabia was one of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_d325ohXLxE) 2018-10-04T16:57Z 3.8M followers, 308.1K engagements "Can AI supercharge global economic growth Silicon Valley optimists are betting that an era of AI-powered superintelligence will bring about explosive worldwide economic growth. Henry Curr our economics editor joins Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast to discuss if their gamble will pay off. 00:00 - Can AI supercharge global economic growth 01:15 - What are the predictions for how AI will impact the economy 02:01 - What will cause explosive economic growth 03:39 - Will jobs be at risk from AI 05:22 - Should people buy into AI companies 07:09 - What is important to look at in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cgEw5HPOokk) 2025-08-21T14:07Z 3.8M followers, 130.9K engagements "Is London as dangerous you think The Economist London is often portrayed online as a crime-ridden wasteland overrun by migrants. In reality its one of the safest major cities in the world. Read more: https://econ.st/45y9udE Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dfbSnZr3x5g) 2026-02-07T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 321.9K engagements "Binyamin Netanyahu on how Israel justifies its war in Gaza Israels prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he wants to be remembered as a leader who helped secure the countrys future. With three stretches in office under his belt is he succeeding Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor travelled to Jerusalem to sit down with the prime minister. They ask him about the war in Gaza and his loss of public opinion at home and abroad. You can watch the full interview from 6pm UK time on January 9th [----] on the Economists website. And at 7pm you can watch a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gH2BGuPtdwA) 2026-01-09T17:19Z 3.8M followers, 120.6K engagements "Afghanistan: why the Taliban can't be defeated After almost [--] years of war with America the Taliban control ever more territory in Afghanistan. Why has America failed to defeat them Read more here: https://econ.st/2uS0lOX Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Further reading: Mapping Taliban control in Afghanistan Long War Journal https://econ.trib.al/7T1u2aP Hub of Afghanistan coverage by The Economist: https://econ.trib.al/ft9bjaN Donald Trump tries again to reach a deal with the Afghan Taliban The Economist November 30th 2019:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sEtYN70okug) 2020-02-20T14:59Z 3.8M followers, 3.8M engagements "China in Africa: should the West be worried In the past [--] years China has built ever closer bonds with African nations. It has spent billions transforming infrastructure across the continent and extending its influence into politics and society. It even placed its only overseas military base there. How worried should the West be 00:00 - China in Africa: should the West be worried 00:50 - The start of the relationship: transforming Africas infrastructure 02:49 - Africas diplomatic support for China 03:58 - The cost of Chinese lending 05:00 - Chinas military presence in Africa 06:00 - How" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wBHqjYuJ5eI) 2022-05-26T16:59Z 3.8M followers, 937.6K engagements "Why is Argentinas economy such a mess Rampant inflation a booming black market for US dollars and crippling debt - welcome to Argentina one of the world's most dysfunctional economies. How did it end up like this 00:00 - Argentinas economy is in crisis 01:21 - What is happening now 04:16 - Why is this happening 05:52 - Overspending 07:00 - Printing money 08:03 - Borrowing money 08:51 - Trade controls 11:06 - What are the solutions Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Meet Javier Milei the front-runner to be Argentinas next president: https://econ.st/3L9zKkk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=18RTtDVghfw) 2023-09-07T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.4M engagements "Putin's Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family the Romanovs were murdered [---] years ago today by Marxist revolutionaries. What does this anniversary mean for Vladmir Putin Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2zOWMe0 Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2zLDyFV Follow The Economist on Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7IWWAIS-tE4) 2018-07-17T16:33Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M engagements "Steve Bannon on MAGA's momentum in Europe Steve Bannon says the MAGA movement reshaping America is now sweeping across Europe claiming that Nigel Farage will be Britains next prime minister. He spoke to Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Ed Carr our deputy editor in Washington DC about the populist forces he believes are surging across the continentfrom France and Germany to Britain. Watch the full interview at www.economist.com/insider" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DPpjS4rrDLQ) 2025-10-24T15:42Z 3.8M followers, 40.1K engagements "Why is chicken so cheap People eat [--] billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened Read more about Chickenomics here: https://econ.st/2Wtp04o Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Chickens are the most populous bird on the planet. There are [--] billion of them at any given time - that's ten times more than any other bird. It's by far the fastest growing meat product but pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JiYVoHEV5hs) 2019-03-28T17:51Z 3.8M followers, 4.2M engagements "ICE is testing American democracy The killing of two American citizens by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has triggered outrage and a climbdown from Donald Trump. But this is a tactical retreat and Trump will continue to test the limits of presidential power. trump donald trump ice minnesota minneapolis bovino tom homan congress american politics united states of america usa trump donald trump ice minnesota minneapolis bovino tom homan congress american politics united states of america usa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PYlQ_6Hfmgc) 2026-01-29T15:25Z 3.8M followers, 382.9K engagements "What will AI be capable of in five years We asked Mustafa Suleyman co-founder of DeepMind #AI AI Artificial intelligence tech technology science future harari deep mind silicon valley tech industry mustafa suleyman AI Artificial intelligence tech technology science future harari deep mind silicon valley tech industry mustafa suleyman" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R6CoQNdVysA) 2023-09-19T08:16Z 3.8M followers, 492.6K engagements "The deadly new weapon in the Ukraine war Fibre-optic drones can avoid electronic interference making them almost impossible to defend against #drone #ukraine #russia Ukraine Russia war drone fibre-optic fibre optic weapon military technology wireless wired satellite donetsk 3dtech signum battalion zelensky putin vladimir wire internet video troops troop soldier kyiv moscow cable china attack net tank Ukraine Russia war drone fibre-optic fibre optic weapon military technology wireless wired satellite donetsk 3dtech signum battalion zelensky putin vladimir wire internet video troops troop" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S9pPYbcbKK8) 2025-06-10T18:34Z 3.8M followers, 7M engagements "Sam Altman on AGI: people will freak out then move on If artificial general intelligence is achieved it will be able to outperform humans on most intellectual tasks. The Economist asks Sam Altman the boss of OpenAI how worried the world should be about AGI. Watch the full interview here: https://econ.st/3RUSgzm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T2g8FF8-RLA) 2024-01-18T16:32Z 3.8M followers, 879.7K engagements "What is net zero More than [--] countries around the world have pledged to become net zero. But what does net zero actually meanand is it achievable Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest stories: https://econ.st/3gJBH8D Why do climate pledges fall short: https://econ.st/3eVCYaI What are nationally determined contributions to curb climate change:https://econ.st/3iOi3Yz How sincere are climate pledges:https://econ.st/3l5yjqy Decarbonising the worlds energy system:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aM31RyxSSCw) 2021-07-30T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 436.2K engagements "How AI is transforming the creative industries Artificial intelligence is helping humans make new kinds of art. It is more likely to emerge as a collaborator than a competitor for those working in creative industries. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3dm9rp9 Find our most recent science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/2QTAukd Listen to Babbage The Economists science and technology podcast: https://econ.st/3ftaPJf Read The Economists special report on how non-tech businesses are beginning to use artificial intelligence at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cgYpMYMhzXI) 2021-04-07T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 252.9K engagements "Netanyahu: I want to end US military aid to Israel within ten years Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he wants to reduce Israels reliance on American military aid to zero within ten years. In an interview with The Economist Mr Netanyahu said while it was much appreciated his country had come of age and its economy would soon reach a trillion dollars. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g7pAnlLgtRk) 2026-01-09T16:32Z 3.8M followers, 93.1K engagements "The fall of Islamic State The biggest boldest attempt by a jihadist regime to defy the whole world order will be smashed in [----]. Islamic State is set to be driven out of its last remaining territories in Iraq and Syriabut its defeat won't spell the end for terrorism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 What will be the seismic shifts in the year ahead The appearance of this outfit convulsed world politics for several years; struck fear into the hearts of people all around the world. Islamic State is the most vicious and murderous jihardist regime" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ryOumk7jk70) 2016-12-30T05:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.2M engagements "The mega-rich have a new obsession The mega-rich are giving up on luxury assets. Forget fine wine great art and glitzy mansions. Instead theyre spending on hotels restaurants and sporting events. The Economists senior economics writer Callum Williams explores the growth in ultra-luxury services. Tap the link to learn why working as a housekeeper in Palm Beach in Florida can now net you more than $150000 a year money wealth finance economics economist the economist wall street luxury ultra-wealth ultra high net worth individual uhnwi expensive private jet hotel restaurant travel car boat yacht" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sUdF2A_ovac) 2025-12-15T19:31Z 3.8M followers, 1.7M engagements "Why Gen X is the real loser generation Millennials and Gen Z get all the media attentionbut spare a thought for Gen X who have actually had it pretty rough as our senior economics writer Callum Williams explains Listen to the rest of the episode: https://econ.st/43k5P0U Why Gen X is the real loser generation: https://econ.st/3H2VS0h Sign up to our daily newsletter: https://econ.st/4j03fmq gen millenial gen alpha generation zed alpha gen z age middle punk rock 90s 80s 70s income inequality financial crisis [----] foreclosures mortgage economy economist finance markets savings wealth money" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tSWyNgXeyqA) 2025-05-20T12:22Z 3.8M followers, 696.7K engagements "Is the world in a relationship recession Singlehood is rising across the world. By The Economists estimates there are at least 100m more single people today than if coupling rates had stayed the same as they were in [----]. What's driving this relationship recession" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vJZ7a2yDnt4) 2025-12-30T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 188.7K engagements "Why this crypto crash is different Crypto is no stranger to volatility. But since hitting record highs in October bitcoin has plunged more than 30%. Our Wall Street editor Mike Bird explains why this correction is different from the others. Economist news current affairs economics cypto bitcoin cryptocurrencies markets finance the economist trading financial markets Economist news current affairs economics cypto bitcoin cryptocurrencies markets finance the economist trading financial markets" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xCbIS2fyp5k) 2025-12-19T17:46Z 3.8M followers, 35.4K engagements "Welcome to zero-migration America Forget tariff wars; the most radical economic experiment of Donald Trumps presidency is his attempt to bring net migration to zero. He says it will protect American workers. Its more likely to cause profound long-term damageleaving America poorer smaller and less innovative. #trump #uspolitics #immigration #migration" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=52vi8cECdT0) 2026-02-02T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements "How effective is the war on drugs in Colombia The Economist Almost 70% of the world's cocaine is made in Colombia and its president Gustavo Petro is under pressure from Donald Trump to crack down on the war on drugs. Claire McQue The Economist's Latin America contributor joined one of the raids to destroy a cocaine-producing laboratory. #trump #colombia #drugs #petro Read more: https://econ.st/4ryeY0s Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7y_i6gN123U) 2026-02-03T18:44Z 3.8M followers, 103.6K engagements "Politicians should stop raising the minimum wage Are minimum wages too high Henry Curr The Economist's economics editor argues that high pay floors can have damaging economic consequences and that governments should pursue more effective policies to reduce poverty. #theeconomist #politics #economy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NkAR4Cep17c) 2026-02-09T11:23Z 3.8M followers, 145.5K engagements "Is ICE a threat to American democracy The most important power a government has is its monopoly on violenceEdward Carr our deputy editor explains why he thinks this is a monumental moment for American democracy. On the latest Insider show our editors discuss the killings in Minneapolis and why what happens next is a test of Donald Trumps power" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_PvhTYZCByM) 2026-01-30T17:10Z 3.8M followers, 77.3K engagements "What makes rare earths so critical Rare earths are integral to modern daily life yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Rachana Shanbhogue The Economist's business affairs editor explains how these metals ended up being used as a bargaining chip in economic warfare. Video supported by @mishcondereya Economist TheEconomist news politics video EconomistVideo film rareearth rareearths geopolitics china US america unitedstates Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump metal science rareearthelements chemistry monopoly greenland criticalminerals minerals fossilfuels fossilfuel Economist TheEconomist news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cKKahVdfnsE) 2026-01-19T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 102.3K engagements "What happens to your brain as you age As the most complex organ in your body your brain changes radically throughout your life. Starting from before birth and continuing even after you've died. This is what happens to your brain as you age. 00:00 - What happens to your brain when you age 00:32 - In the womb 01:03 - Childhood 03:19 - Teenage years 04:48 - Early adulthood 05:27 - Middle age 07:04 - Later life 07:36 - Death Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Is there a genetic link between endometriosis and the brain: https://econ.st/46u9Q31 Even doctors can" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cMim0uU1yzA) 2023-11-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.4M engagements "How much tax should the rich pay The Economist Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But do those policies actually deliver And are they fair Our top economics editors dig into the evidence and confront the ethical questions about inequality. #economics #tax #finance #usa #inequality 00:00 - How taxes on the rich have changed over time 04:10 - What counts as rich 04:44 - Is the tax system too progressive or not progressive enough Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fJBYgTeMo-c) 2026-02-12T19:08Z 3.8M followers, 14K engagements "Why luxury firms fear frankenwatches The Economist Why are luxury firms so afraid of frankenwatches Vintage timepieces have exploded in popularity in recent years but authenticating them can be tricky. The Economist examines why altered frankenwatches are causing major headaches for the worlds top watch experts. #theeconomist #watches #luxurywatches" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jrx5uqlnvjE) 2026-02-11T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 36.3K engagements "Could the world move away from the dollar The dollar has been the worlds primary reserve currency for the best part of a century. But as the alliances and institutions that underpin Americas dominance wither could the currency lose its privileged position Rachana Shanbhogue The Economists business-affairs editor and Henry Curr economics editor are joined in Davos by economists Gita Gopinath and Kenneth Rogoff. Together they assess the dollars vulnerabilities and ask what could take its place. 00:00 - When and why did the dollar start to decline 02:40 - How does democratic backsliding impact" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r_VlnirCdAE) 2026-01-22T10:09Z 3.8M followers, 248.3K engagements "How China controls the elements that power your life Rare earths are integral to modern daily life yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Could anything break its grip And are there any alternatives for these critical metals Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - What are rare earths 00:37 - Where are they found 00:50 - Chinas control of the market 01:42 - Why this is causing a problem 02:33 - Diversifying rare-earth sources 03:06 - Recycling existing rare earths 03:53 - Alternative materials 04:33 - Consistent investment is needed A visual guide to critical materials and rare earths:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xjFG-7gnWoI) 2026-01-26T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 62.3K engagements "How does sci-fi influence the real world Steven Spielbergs new film Ready Player One imagines a future where people live much of their lives in virtual reality. Do science fictions predictions of the future ever come true Yes. And its no surprise given that the tech industry is led by sci-fi fans turning their visions into reality. If youre watching this on your phone it is partly thanks to Captain Kirk. In Star Trek first broadcast in [----] he used a pocket-sized device to communicate with his crew. Martin Cooper the man who invented the mobile phone says the show was the inspiration for his" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0F2hSqeLDQM) 2018-03-29T15:33Z 3.8M followers, 82.9K engagements "Donald Trumps Big Beautiful Bill explained It's big but it's certainly not beautiful. After [--] hours of non-stop voting and debate the American Senate passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But as our US editor John Prideaux explains the bill will make the country more indebted more unequal and less green. donald trump one big beautiful bill act congress house of representatives senate republican democrat us united states politics president america white clean energy green subsidies climate change tax cut deficit economy economist news finance money monetary interest rate bank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0n_GcuOyzYM) 2025-07-01T23:16Z 3.8M followers, 505.8K engagements "Ukraines drone army is transforming war By reshaping the balance between humans and technology on the battlefield cheap drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine. Shashank Joshi our defence editor explains how. Sign up to our defence newsletter: https://econ.st/4dgzw67 How cheap drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine: https://econ.st/4eR1Ayr What are FPV drones: https://econ.st/4hbUHcL" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2CpKXr7K6Bc) 2024-10-16T17:16Z 3.8M followers, 1M engagements "Wall Street's king Jamie Dimon on the US presidency CEO of Americas largest and most successful bank JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon heads up a globe-spanning operation worth more than $400BN. In this film Zanny Minton Beddoes the editor-in-chief of The Economist probes his public-policy ideasfrom US-China relations to Bidenomicsand hears his plans for the future. 00:00 - Jamie Dimon the king of Wall St 00:50 - Jamie Dimon on Sino-US relations 06:25 - Jamie Dimon on US leadership 09:53 - The success of Bidenomics 13:04 - Jamie Dimons presidential ambitions Sign up to The Economists daily" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2FCKISGoxV4) 2023-07-12T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 446.1K engagements "Incels: how online extremism is changing Incels are an online community of mostly young men some of whom promote violent hatred of women. In the online world violent extremism is evolving in ever more fluid ways with fatal consequences in the real world. Film supported by @mishcondereya See more from our Now & Next series: https://films.economist.com/nowandnext 00:00 - How the internet is changing violent extremism 01:10 - The radicalisation superhighway 02:50 - The myth of the lone wolf 03:47 - Incels QAnon and the digital sphere 04:20 - Violent subcultures and niche communities 05:31 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3aJ1XPicw4o) 2022-10-27T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 156.7K engagements "Altman: there's no magic red button to stop AI Sam Altman chief executive of OpenAI talks to The Economists Editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about how he navigates the risks raised by artificial intelligence. Click here to view the full interview: https://econ.st/3RUSgzm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3awwgLxgOnM) 2024-01-17T20:21Z 3.8M followers, 182.3K engagements "Why Israel is closely watching the Iran protests Could Irans protests spark another war with Israel Anshel Pfeffer our Israel correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss how unrest inside Iran could spill over and seriously ramp up tensions with Israel. 00:00 - What are the Iranian protests and why do they matter to Israel 01:10 - Why would Iran retaliate when it is facing serious problems at home 04:02 - Could Israel use this moment to strike Iran again 07:25 - How might Israel hope to benefit from Irans instability in the long run Listen to the full episode:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=41A4fG1v7xs) 2026-01-12T18:03Z 3.8M followers, 28.6K engagements "What is quantitative easing Following the Federal Reserve's latest round of quantitative easing The Economist's Buttonwood columnist Philip Coggan explains how easing monetary policy works Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Get more The Economist Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/ The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news politics business finance science technology and the connections between them. 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So what does the future hold for crypto Cypherpunk stills and Eric Hughes interview under creative commons licence: https://econ.st/3Iijagn 00:00 - The crypto party is over 01:06 - The history 03:30 - What is crypto 04:38 - Uses around the world 06:07 - Layer [--] solutions 07:12 - Web3 08:51 - Data and privacy 10:04 - What is the future of crypto Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the special report here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-rCKo4CBgM) 2023-05-18T12:30Z 3.8M followers, 350.4K engagements "Could Trumps tariffs cause a global recession Henry Curr our economics editor explains why even if Trump were to u-turn now hes already caused lasting damage to the world economy. Trump donald tariff recession global markets economy finance stockmarket crash bear bull world trade organisation organization china united states us europe brazil india jpmorgan bank chase wells fargo inflation federal reserve jerome powell Trump donald tariff recession global markets economy finance stockmarket crash bear bull world trade organisation organization china united states us europe brazil india" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5AWwLKDUW9w) 2025-04-08T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 189.8K engagements "What is the universe made of The Earth the sun the stars and everything we can see only comprise five percent of the universe. But what about the other [--] percent Scientists are puzzling over dark matter and dark energy the mysterious components that make up the rest. Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj What is the universe made of Scientists have determined that normal matter the stuff that makes up the earth the stars and everything we can see only makes up a small portion of the universe. The rest is made up of two mysterious components that are shaping our universe in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5iGgA1ocBkE) 2015-08-20T22:42Z 3.8M followers, 197.7K engagements "The minimum wage: does it hurt workers Joe Biden has pledged to raise America's national minimum wage to $15 an hour. Economists traditionally believed that minimum wages actually hurt workers but recent research has led to a rethink. Sign up to The Economists newsletter to stay up to date: https://econ.st/3tgaHl5 Find all of our finance and economics coverage: https://econ.st/3pujLQM Why does low unemployment no longer lift inflation https://econ.st/3j8sWEj Why a surge in inflation looks unlikely: https://econ.st/3oHqMg7 What the Big Mac index tells you about currency wars:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8H4yp8Fbi-Y) 2021-02-05T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 647.4K engagements "How vegan burgers can help save the planet When people cook steak theyre also cooking the planet. As meat consumption continues to rise what role can meat alternatives play in a more sustainable food system Read more: https://econ.st/3rvlWHC Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - What you put on your plate impacts the planet 01:03 - Britains meat-eating habits 03:06 - The environmental impact of meat and dairy 05:43 - Plant-based food is better for the environment 07:03 - The rise of lab-grown meat 09:27 - Transitioning to a plant-based food economy Read Jon Fasmans technology quarterly about the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=98Xvl-uTmlw) 2021-12-02T14:59Z 3.8M followers, 147.7K engagements "What is the future of the UN Is the United Nations still fit for purpose Anton La Guardia diplomatic editor at The Economist discusses the future of the UN as it marks its 80th birthday with co-host of The Intelligence Jason Palmer. 0:00 What is the state of the United Nations at [--] 0:44 Macron recognises aPalestinian state: why is this significant 2:11 Why does American funding matter so much 5:00 What does the UN look like without America 5:45 Will the UN decay or be Trumpified 7:02 Could the UN come through this period stronger Listen to the full episode:https://econ.st/3Vw8pxn The UNs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9pOQzujEgGY) 2025-09-24T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 34.6K engagements "Climate-change migrants: what can be done Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 - How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 - How managed retreat can resolve climate impacts 05:15 - Global warming spells trouble for the developing world 06:30 - How should governments handle mass climate migration 07:30 - Rising sea levels mean partial submersion for these islands 08:00 - Why the rich world should" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A3AuCQml7IQ) 2023-02-09T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 178.5K engagements "Public Debt: how much is too much The covid-19 pandemic is set to increase public debt to levels last seen after the second world war. But is rising public debt a cause for concern New economic thinking suggests perhaps not at least for now. Further reading: Find The Economists most recent coverage of covid-19 here: https://econ.st/31E02VY Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest covid-19 coverage: https://econ.st/3ghRh7W Why economics sometimes changes its mind: https://econ.st/3hXRP41 Read more about the debt after covid-19: https://econ.st/2DtpX92 Why" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AaS3ywvuuTQ) 2020-09-08T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.1M engagements "The new scramble for Africa The past decade has seen a big surge of foreign interest in Africainvolving China India and Russia. If the continent handles this new "scramble" wisely the main winners will be Africans themselves. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BV61lqlLnds) 2019-03-08T18:52Z 3.8M followers, 310.7K engagements "Can eco-tourism help save the ocean Indonesia's Coral Triangle is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet but destructive fishing practices are threatening ocean life. Meet the conservation pioneers who are reviving these watersbringing species back from the brink of extinction. Film supported by @blancpain Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2zc9nHO Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2zg5DVw Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BudHTnb9G5s) 2018-07-05T16:07Z 3.8M followers, 223.8K engagements "How green is the energy revolution really We hear a lot about the need to get off fossil fuels. How is the energy transition really going and how fast is the world moving towards a green future 00:51 How did the war in Ukraine impact the green revolution 05:50 Why is green energy booming in unlikely places 08:31 Rewiring the world for net zero 11:40 Is nuclear energy making a comeback 14:20 Texas: the anti-green future of clean energy 18:09 Do environmentalists need to change Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3s9WjPB Read our quarterly report on electric grids:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E39neWnw9AA) 2023-11-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 424.7K engagements "What are NFTs In the past year a new trend in the crypto world has boomed: NFTs or non-fungible tokens. They started as a way for digital artists to have ownership over their work but have transformed into a dizzying new multi-billion-dollar marketplace. Are they worth the hype 00:00 - Are NFTs worth the hype 01:38 - How to sell an NFT 03:24 - Where did NFTs come from 04:51 - Why are NFTs so popular 05:45 - NFTs in the artworld 07:04 - The risks in buying and selling NFTs 08:08 - NFTs in the metaverse 08:53 - The real world uses of NFTs Read Alice Fulwoods cover story on decentralised" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EJzB_Fa27ko) 2022-02-03T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 444.2K engagements "Dead zones: how chemical pollution is suffocating the sea Parts of the ocean are being starved of oxygen by chemical pollution from land. These so-called dead zones not only decimate marine life but are contributing to climate change. Film supported by Back to Blue https://econ.st/3qw1yW2 00:00 - How dead zones threaten the ocean 00:52 - Why was there sea snot in Turkey 03:20 - What causes low oxygen in the ocean 05:50 - How nutrients pollute the ocean 06:37 - Why farming is one of the main polluters 08:46 - The bizarre harm to marine life 10:24 - How dead zones contribute to climate change" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fv8xGzVtUBM) 2022-01-06T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 303.6K engagements "Why does Trump want the Panama Canal Donald Trump wants the Panama Canal back. Hes accused Panama of ripping off America and claimed Chinese soldiers run the canal. Why is Trump so fixated on it now #geopolitics #panama #panamacanal #uspolitics #trump" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G4kz97E2FTE) 2025-01-31T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 70.8K engagements "Are Ukraines kamikaze drones causing a Russian petrol crisis Oil refineries across Russia are going up in flames. Ukraine is using new long-range drones to strike at Putins petrostate. How are the attacks affecting the worlds third-largest oil producer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5mkOJqe6EU) 2025-09-04T16:15Z 3.8M followers, 343.9K engagements "Can extreme poverty ever be eradicated Poverty rates have fallen faster in the past [--] years than at any other time on record. The UN wants extreme poverty to disappear by [----]. We assess the data to see if this is achievable. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2AfBchr It is estimated that somebody escapes extreme poverty every [---] seconds. According to the World Bank anyone on less than $1.90 per day is living in extreme poverty unable to afford basic food clothing healthcare and shelter. Absolute poverty rates have fallen faster in the past [--] years than in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HEB4tvIRTXo) 2017-11-28T18:27Z 3.8M followers, 187.1K engagements "How to save humankind (according to James Lovelock) James Lovelock the renowned scientist has died aged [---]. In [----] to mark his 100th birthday The Economist interviewed him about why he thinks the human race is under threat of destructionand his radical plan for saving it. Read more here: https://econ.st/2LKroSQ Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Is the human race under threat of destruction This man thinks so and he has a plan for saving it. Hes a renowned scientist inventor and most famously he is the man who came up with a revolutionary new idea" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HuGj5n_vYz4) 2019-07-26T20:56Z 3.8M followers, 219.2K engagements "Iran's foreign minister: we are ready for a nuclear deal We are ready to go for a deal but for a fair and balanced deal not a one-sided deal Irans foreign minister Abbas Araghchi tells our journalists. Nicolas Pelham our Middle East correspondent and Adam Roberts our digital editor have been on a rare reporting trip to Tehran. On today's Insider episode they join our top editors to discuss what they learnt from the interview with the foreign minister and what the future holds for the Islamic Republic. iran israeli america trump united states us war peace news nuclear iran israeli america" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J3YIhT51kDg) 2025-11-20T18:40Z 3.8M followers, 66.4K engagements "Prison: how to break the cycle of reoffending More former prisoners are reoffending than ever before. We reveal the latest efforts to break the cycle in the first episode of our new Economist Films series. Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Huntsville Texas - more prisoners have been executed in this penitentiary than any other jail in the United States. From murderers to petty criminals thousands more languish behind bars for decades. Reoffending is one of the greatest challenges facing justice systems worldwide. But could it be that prisons themselves are at the heart of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JBUSzXvMWCk) 2015-10-27T12:35Z 3.8M followers, 308.7K engagements "Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the worlds power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets We answer your questions. film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - Why energy needs to become more sustainable 00:33 - How much energy should come from renewables 01:19 - Why isnt nuclear power used more widely 02:19 - How can solar power be made more efficient 03:34 - Will biofuels become widely used 04:30 - Do electric vehicles make a difference 05:10 - How heating and air conditioning can be more sustainable" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ms--0d7Oh0s) 2021-12-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 276.1K engagements "What should you study in the age of AI Many of the jobs that graduates will end up doing don't even exist yet. In the age of AI what are the best subjects to study Video supported by @mishcondereya university college degree education ai artificial intelligence graduates economy economics finance career jobs job graduate job job prospects student students carpenter business parents generational wealth employment internships intern apprentice apprenticeship ivy league salary graduate salary school news The Economist Economist Economist Video university college degree education ai artificial" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OiMynYbP-FA) 2025-10-27T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 95.5K engagements "How powerful is your passport Passports can tell you a lot about a country. Colour can be a statement of national identity state religion or international co-operation. But not all passports are equal. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2Gbhx2T Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2GeS3C1 Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: http://econ.st/2GaGL1x Follow The Economist on Twitter: http://econ.st/2GbhxzV Follow us" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P4jibdbwKm4) 2018-03-09T17:44Z 3.8M followers, 2.6M engagements "Why the cost of rice in Japan has gone crazy The price of rice in Japan has more than doubled in the past year. While some are blaming the shortage on the influx of foreign tourists Ethan Wu our Asia business and finance editor explains why it is really Japans broken production system that is to blame" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P9Wk_PZpc6U) 2025-07-14T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 396K engagements "Romania's last orphanages Over [------] children were abandoned in Romania's orphanages during the communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu. Nearly [--] years on Romania like most other countries is closing down the last of them. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PEzTFmiCeks) 2018-08-07T17:28Z 3.8M followers, 385.3K engagements "How would Jordan Bardella run France Jordan Bardella the leader of France's populist-right party the National Rally could be the country's next president. What does his vision for France mean for the EU" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RZONJYzFUKY) 2025-11-18T15:51Z 3.8M followers, 436.9K engagements "Kaja Kallas: why China doesnt want Ukraine to win Why does China want the war in Ukraine to continue The EUs top diplomat tells our geopolitics editor David Rennie that China is backing Russias war to keep America distracted. china politics geopolitics ukraine russia putin eu europe war in ukraine european union kaja kallas interview the economist the economist insider news current affairs zelensky xi jingping china politics geopolitics ukraine russia putin eu europe war in ukraine european union kaja kallas interview the economist the economist insider news current affairs zelensky xi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TcTL4quCOAE) 2025-10-28T18:36Z 3.8M followers, 90.2K engagements "Whats the future of food Over one-third of greenhouse-gas emissions come from food production. For a greener future this urgently needs to change. Whats the future of food in a more sustainable world Our experts answer your questions. This film is supported by @Infosys - https://impact.economist.com/sustainability 00:00 - Foods environmental impact 00:44 - Why its important to make food sustainable 01:34 - Will everyone have to give up meat 02:13 - Can lab-grown meat be scaled up 03:32 - Could nutrients and vitamins be added to new foods 04:52 - Will insects become a new staple food 05:35 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7qdDJt-I64) 2021-10-27T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 230.8K engagements "Klarna's CEO on how AI will affect jobs The boss of buy-now pay-later provider Klarna recently admitted he went too far using AI to cut customer service roles and was rehiring people. In an interview with our business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue he explains why he still expects AI to have a significant impact on jobs in the years ahead" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=USnj3OForzo) 2025-07-04T11:07Z 3.8M followers, 40.5K engagements "How Trumps Venezuela raid is helping China's Taiwan battle plans Has Trumps Venezuela raid helped China plan military strikes Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu co-hosts of the Drum Tower podcast discuss whether the US assault and extraction of Venezuelan president Nicols Maduro could offer lessons for a possible future attack on Taiwan. 00:00 What lessons will Beijing draw from the US strike 01:05 How is Chinas military preparing for decapitation strikes 02:28 Is the PLA talking more about decapitation operations 04:25 How capable is China of carrying out a decapitation strike 05:20 How concerned is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U_B1wX7Lt88) 2026-01-13T18:02Z 3.8M followers, 60.6K engagements "The boundaries of superhumanity will be tested in [----] Derided as the doping Olympics the Enhanced Games has drawn intense criticism from sporting bodies. But as The Economists health editor Natasha Loder explains human enhancement is already a $125bn industry. Economist TheEconomist video news politics films EconomistVideo enhancedgames sport Economist TheEconomist video news politics films EconomistVideo enhancedgames sport" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1kudvg8ME) 2026-01-04T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 37.5K engagements "Why Trumps tariffs are a massive mistake President Trumps tariff plan is the biggest break in American trade policy in over a century. Its also one of the most profound and harmful mistakes of the modern era. Our economics editor Henry Curr explains why its so utterly deluded. economics donald trump economy united states tariffs china vietnam recession us uk european union eu recipricol finance markets stocks shares bonds treasuries dollar economics donald trump economy united states tariffs china vietnam recession us uk european union eu recipricol finance markets stocks shares bonds" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XTgopzlGZHU) 2025-04-04T21:21Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements "A potential cure for HIV Scientists have developed a therapeutic vaccine for HIV which has the potential to create a functional cure for the disease. Here's how it works. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Have doctors found a cure for HIV Since [----] the AIDS epidemic has killed around [--] million people. Up until now HIV antiretroviral drugs have been the only way to control the disease. But they create their own problems as antiretrovirals can cost around $10000 a year. Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YQWlg3-xJ3w) 2017-05-18T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 706.8K engagements "Keir Starmer on the threat to centrist politics The Labour party stormed to victory in last years UK general election following a long period in the political wilderness but their popularity has collapsed since they took office. Like their European counterparts they are facing pressure from the left and right. Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes sat down with Keir Starmer the prime minister to discuss his plans to address the countrys problems and what he makes of the rise of the insurgent Reform UK party. Watch the full interview to hear how he hopes to meet the moment. 00:00 The fate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YdM9dBqJ3jM) 2025-12-05T12:11Z 3.8M followers, 16.4K engagements "Should we be worried about technology The covid-19 pandemic has reinforced humanitys dependence on modern tech but the same tools that enable remote working are also being used to spread disinformation and perpetuate cybercrime. Ambivalence towards technology is nothing new. Read more of our coverage of Science & technology: https://econ.st/3CdkVa5 See our Technology Quarterlies: https://econ.st/3jldAN6 Why is pessimism about the impact of technology nothing new https://econ.st/3Cfme8B Listen to our weekly podcast on vaccine technology: https://econ.st/3joucn8 Listen to our podcast Babbage:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zeza83WlXxg) 2021-08-06T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 281.5K engagements "Fertility crisis: why IVF isn't working More and more women are using IVF to try to get pregnant. But it is painful expensive and often does not work. Could new more radical technologies eventually provide an answer 00:00 - The female biological clock 01:20 - In vitro fertilisation 04:29 - Egg freezing 09:11 - In vitro gametogenesis 13:10 - What does the future look like Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the full report here: https://econ.st/3rs3Nwt The Retrievals a tale of agony and addiction makes listeners squirm: https://econ.st/3rsBi1A We need to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_fZ4_Rt2UPI) 2023-07-20T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 138.1K engagements "Could deepfakes weaken democracy Videos can be faked to make people say things they never actually said. This poses dangers for democracy. Can you spot ALL the deep fake interviews in this film Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Artwork by: Bill Posters and Daniel Howe Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy These videos are all deepfakes. Synthesised content created using artificial intelligence. Deepfakes will make for even more complicated arguments about what is fake news and what is real. And if seeing is no longer believing the very real question is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_m2dRDQEC1A) 2019-10-22T15:59Z 3.8M followers, 219.1K engagements "The future of shopping: what's in store The pandemic has upended the way people buyonline retail has soared as high-street shops and malls close. Brands are now racing to exploit one of the most important weapons in the battle for buyers: their customers data. Read our special report on the future of shopping here: https://econ.st/2Q8XQC2 Read more of our business coverage: https://econ.st/2OsXUw2 Listen to Money Talks weekly podcast on markets the economy and business: https://econ.st/3cC4lor How online sales are affecting supermarket profits: https://econ.st/3ctYwcE Are brands turning their" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ad-GuV6YIMI) 2021-03-18T16:31Z 3.8M followers, 799.1K engagements "Why calories are a con Calorie-counting has been central to people's understanding of weight loss for over a century. Given that the great majority of diets failcould the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For decades people who want to control their weight have been told to count calories. Given that the great majority of diets fail is this good advice Could the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history The idea of counting calories was introduced by Wilbur Atwater. He" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=avcQy2_yEkk) 2019-03-21T17:02Z 3.8M followers, 185.7K engagements "Climate change technology: is shading the earth too risky If the world is getting too hot why not give it some shade Solar geoengineering could halt global warming but there are risks to this controversial technology. 00:00 - Is solar geoengineering worth the risks 00:41 - On the frontline of climate change 01:40 - What is solar geoengineering 02:05 - Why the Saami Council stopped a research project 03:33 - Why we need more research 05:05 - The risk of global political tension 06:12 - The risk of termination shock 07:07 - What is marine cloud brightening 09:04 - The risk of unequal effects" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dFMMssyRsWo) 2022-04-21T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 745.8K engagements "Why Trump is bailing out Argentinas Milei President Trump has taken the unusual step of stabilising Argentinas peso showing just how far hell go to support ideological allies like Javier Milei. Our Latin America correspondent Kinley Salmon explains why this intervention may do little for Argentinas economyor Mileis re-election The Economist argentina united states trump politics The Economist argentina united states trump politics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e0gtCyXSQc0) 2025-09-25T18:43Z 3.8M followers, 337.4K engagements "Could markets topple the global economy What will the next year hold for the global economy In the week we publish our new edition of The World Ahead our future-gazing guide to the coming year our top editors consider what an AI stockmarket correction could mean for the global economy and the US consumer. 00:00 - How markets could topple the economy 00:46 - Exposure of the US consumer to the stockmarket 02:06 - How AI compares to previous technological bubbles 03:09 - How the Trump administration could react 05:06 - Impact on the rest of the world 06:39 - Is AI really taking peoples jobs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f7CvEB9gVZw) 2025-11-15T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 104.2K engagements "How migration could make the world richer Many of the recent political shifts in the Westthe election of Donald Trump the rise of populism in Europe and Brexitcan be partially attributed to the fear of mass migration. Yet increasing migration is one of the quickest ways to make the world richer. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fjKYtfpe1a0) 2019-11-29T17:59Z 3.8M followers, 226.6K engagements "Could digital currencies put banks out of business Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been billed as a major disruptor to finance. But digital currencies issued by governments might be even more radicalthey may even threaten the future of traditional banking. Read our special report The Future of Banking : https://econ.st/3tuTT8y Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv Read more of our coverage on Finance & Economics: https://econ.st/3b0g3cs Listen to Economists podcast Money Talks: the age of free money: https://econ.st/3eUduK3 Is digital yuan set to transform" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fpb-qJv6dBs) 2021-05-08T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements "Generative AI: what is it good for Generative AI is the technology behind the wave of new online tools used by millions around the world. As the technology is ever more widely deployed what are its current strengths and its weaknesses 00:00 - What is generative AI 00:46 - Breakthroughs and take-up of the technology 02:03 - Strengths 03:32 - Weaknesses Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI How to invest in AI: https://econ.st/3IF8EA7 Find more of our latest coverage on AI: https://econ.st/3OS1cFZ Why large AI models will transform how we live and work:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gCDacaohqaA) 2023-05-29T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 213.4K engagements "The future of work: is your job safe The world of work will be radically different in the future. From hyper-surveillance of staff to digital nomadism to robots taking jobshow where and why we work is changing beyond all recognition. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy This is the workforce of the future. Technology is transforming the world of work beyond all recognition creating groundbreaking opportunities. But it's also eroding the rights of workers. Some even fear a dystopian jobless future. But are these" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gUc5oN_ffRo) 2019-01-16T17:04Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements "Africa: Islamic State's next frontier Islamic State has been largely driven out of its territory in the Middle East. But the terrorist organisation's ideology lives on and is taking root in Africa where jihadist violence has increased by 300% since [----]. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2KFeocg Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2KFepNm Follow The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hAy2i54kneY) 2018-08-09T16:02Z 3.8M followers, 256.1K engagements "Transforming cities with technology Cities are growing faster than at any time in history straining services and infrastructure. Technology-driven advances are at the forefront of solving this age-old problem Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 By [----] two thirds of the worlds population will live in cities. Urbanisation is happening faster than at any time in human history. Globally [---] million people are living in slums. Cities cant add housing fast enough. Today an estimated one billion vehicles are already bringing urban areas to a standstill." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hRY-ZUlJXY0) 2017-10-31T14:58Z 3.8M followers, 618.7K engagements "John Bolton: Trump would sell out Taiwan for a deal They should be scared. John Bolton the US Presidents former national security adviser says Donald Trump would sell out Taiwan for a trade deal with China. US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relations President Trump Taiwan Asia politics GOP Republicans US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relations President Trump" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h_1y0u3Sl0o) 2025-11-26T17:34Z 3.8M followers, 314.5K engagements "How is Israel getting away with its actions in Gaza Amid mounting evidence of war crimes Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has announced a new offensive on Gaza City. Our foreign editor looks at who could stop him. war gaza palestine israel netanyahu binyamin benjamin middle east smotrich gaza city ben-gvir journalist news britain uk france idf israel defence forces hostage genocide channel [--] b'tselem human rights international law legal supreme court australia canada trump germany arms weapons sales donald president united states marco rubio europe coalition bezalel america war gaza" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hfo4ytpdpTs) 2025-08-11T21:33Z 3.8M followers, 244K engagements "These books will make you a better cook Our food columnist explains why you need these books in your kitchen cooking food italian food cookbooks recipes booktok reading recommendations reading books kitchen french cooking french food indian food cooking food italian food cookbooks recipes booktok reading recommendations reading books kitchen french cooking french food indian food" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hgFpAChG7ig) 2023-05-22T12:35Z 3.8M followers, 192.3K engagements "Can universal basic income help society In parts of California there are plans to give people no-strings-attached cash whether they have a job or not. It's hoped these trials could be the solution to a potentially jobless dystopian future. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hz4NW0TKP0g) 2019-02-13T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 214.3K engagements "The Balfour Declaration's impact [---] years on The Balfour Declaration was penned [---] years ago but its legacy still resonates in the Middle East today. How did a letter only 67-words long ignite [---] years of conflict Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 [---] years ago this week Arthur Balfour the British foreign secretary penned a letter that would change the face of the Middle East. The letter published on November 2nd [----] led to the creation of the State of Israel and would spark almost a century of conflict. The American Colony Hotel has hosted" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kbdvn8QHyX8) 2017-11-03T12:10Z 3.8M followers, 359.9K engagements "How an obsession with home ownership can ruin the economy Many dream of owning their own home and thanks to huge financial incentives in the rich world many have been able to so. But government policies to encourage home ownership were a huge mistake. Read more here: https://econ.st/2v6sHo6 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kkVEt5tC2xU) 2020-01-22T17:12Z 3.8M followers, 2.1M engagements "Why China and Russia don't fear the West Why dont Russia and China fear the West David Rennie our geopolitics editor examines how Europe and America are being confused and divided by their rivals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kqwoQVIMsPc) 2025-10-25T10:01Z 3.8M followers, 2.5M engagements "Who controls the West Bank More than [-----] Palestinians have been displaced in the occupied West Bank in the last month because of Israels latest operation. Its reignited a long-standing question about the Palestinian territory: who controls the West Bank" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mI_PAbDq3BI) 2025-02-27T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 14.3K engagements "The future of war New technology is transforming the way wars are fought and not just in Ukraine. As tension increases between China and America over Taiwan what does the future of war look like 00:00 Lessons from the Ukraine war 01:03 How drones are shaping war 04:40 Starlink is a lifeline for soldiers 06:15 Why China fears Starlink 07:25 The role of AI in wars of the future 10:15 Defence spending on AI 10:50 Concerns about algorithmic warfare 12:55 Will China weaponise cyberwarfare 14:40 The tragedy of war Find our special report on how technology is changing the battlefield here:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o4cdr4xbaqw) 2023-07-04T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 785.5K engagements "Meet the heir to Rupert Murdochs media empire The decades-long succession saga is finally overRupert Murdoch's media empire will be inherited by his son Lachlan. Our media editor Tom Wainwright delves into the details of Murdochs eldest boy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oGy0NhOVV5E) 2025-10-07T16:01Z 3.8M followers, 52.2K engagements "The global food crisis explained The war in Ukraine threatens the world with unprecedented hunger. Even with a deal in place to get Ukraine's food exports moving serious weaknesses in the global food system would remain. Can anything be done to prevent future crises 00:00 - The emerging global food crisis 00:31 - Why is mass hunger on the rise 02:26 - The impact of energy price rises 03:46 - The food crisis in Tunisia 05:06 - How hunger is driving increased civil unrest 07:06 - Export bans and stockpiling can do more harm than good 09:09 - Why global food crises will keep happening Find all" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oQWaw5S4b3I) 2022-07-19T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 962.5K engagements "Why is vanilla so expensive In recent years natural vanilla has sometimes been more expensive than silver by weight. Vanilla farmers in Madagascar are cashing inbut violence theft and volatile markets are threatening their prospects. Read more here: https://econ.st/2W5qwNB Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy From ice cream to cakes and even perfume vanilla is the go-to flavour the world over. In recent years the price of natural vanilla has shot up. At one point it was more expensive than silver by weight. 80% of the worlds vanilla is grown in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oguPMXcrOVY) 2019-05-15T17:09Z 3.8M followers, 2.3M engagements "What to expect from King Charles III King Charles III has very large shoes to fill. How will he change the British royal family 00:00 - Britain has a new king 01:08 - The English constitution 01:57 - The importance of religion 03:56 - Charles has big shoes to fill 06:09 - Slimming down the monarchy 07:21 - Will Charles be a meddling king 08:44 - Could there be a constitutional crisis 10:35 - The future of the British monarchy What will Charles do now https://econ.st/3RLTCdS The Queens death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2 Queen Elizabeth II the weight of duty:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p6vQjHI8nb0) 2022-09-09T14:38Z 3.8M followers, 1.7M engagements "Central banks will face political pressure in [----] In [----] President Trumps chosen replacement for chair of the Federal Reserve will indicate whether central bank independence can hold in America. The Economists economics editor Henry Curr explains how central banks across the rich world are increasingly coming under political pressure. Economist TheEconomist news politics film video EconomistVideo CentralBank Trump DonaldTrump USA America Economist TheEconomist news politics film video EconomistVideo CentralBank Trump DonaldTrump USA America" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pYgxyymZCyE) 2025-12-28T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 165.6K engagements "Plastic pollution: is it really that bad Nine in ten Europeans worry about plastics impact on the environment. But plastic is not the worst offender when compared to other kinds of pollution The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary The Economist Films Plastic the Ocean Waste Climate Change Water Human waste Global Warming The Sea Economist video Economist films Sea life pollution ocean pollution seal fish plastic fish plastic seal The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary The Economist Films Plastic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qiXRTA0tYoI) 2018-09-20T16:45Z 3.8M followers, 628.4K engagements "Welcome to the deficit-populism doom loop Why cant governments stop the rise of populist parties and satisfy the markets Gavin Jackson our finance writer explains why politicians face an impossible dilemma: fixing weak economies with only deeply unpopular policies to choose from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rch1Iv-Iu_o) 2025-09-16T17:06Z 3.8M followers, 186.5K engagements "The problem with diversifying investments Is it still worth diversifying your investment portfolio Joshua Roberts our capital markets correspondent explains why this strategy for safer returns is becoming increasingly ineffective" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=slvbbbQJoFk) 2025-07-15T10:39Z 3.8M followers, 28K engagements "What will people wear in the future Innovation in fashion is sparking radical change. In the future clothes could be computers made with materials designed and grown in a lab. Film supported by @TheWoolmarkCompany Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy A new wave of innovation is fuelling a radical change in fashion. Wearable technology data automation and lab-grown materials will have a major impact on what people will be wearing in the future. Since the birth of sewing and weaving technology has always led developments in fashion. The Industrial" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uMOAbNfmEuo) 2019-01-10T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 267.4K engagements "Kaja Kallas: can the European Union survive in an era of strongmen Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are threatening the longstanding values of the European Union. Kaja Kallas the EUs high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and former prime minister of Estonia speaks to our geopolitics editor David Rennie about how the union can navigate an increasingly turbulent and hostile world. #putin #trump #xijinping 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - How China views the Russia-Ukraine war 01:20 - Europes economic influence over China 03:24 - Could the EU use its anti-coercion" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vLhS7-kyKWU) 2025-10-28T19:01Z 3.8M followers, 33K engagements "Kaja Kallas on Putins other path to victory in Ukraine How could Russia win off the battlefield The EUs top diplomat and our geopolitics editor David Rennie discuss how Putin could achieve his objectives if Ukraine becomes a failed democracy. Kaja Kallas says democracy in Ukraine is not perfect and it would need further reform to become a member of the European Union. Economist news current affairs war in ukraine russia politics putin eu europe european union zelensky geopolitics Economist news current affairs war in ukraine russia politics putin eu europe european union zelensky geopolitics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xGcdMjCpZvs) 2025-10-29T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 50K engagements "The hidden cost of black hair Hair is an important part of black womens identity but throughout history it has also been a target of oppression. What is the true cost of having black hair 00:00 - What does your hair mean to you 01:17 - Current attitudes towards textured hair 02:37 - How has black hair been viewed historically 05:12 - Adhering to white expectations 06:14 - Why is black hair so expensive 07:30 - The economics of the black hair care industry 09:16 - The health detriments of products and treatments 11:12 - What is the natural hair movement Read Tamara Gilkes Borrs [----] piece on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xgbdOn6uva8) 2021-10-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 493.1K engagements "Why do so many women tear their anterior cruciate ligament We explain women women's football football world cup women's world cup sport women's health health football acl anterior cruciate injury sports injury facts explained england football women women's football football world cup women's world cup sport women's health health football acl anterior cruciate injury sports injury facts explained england football" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xrbMgloxuH8) 2023-08-01T16:25Z 3.8M followers, 279.6K engagements "What Trumps Big Beautiful Bill means for America President Donald Trump called it a Big Beautiful Bill. Its big but definitely not beautiful. The three co-hosts of The Economists Checks and Balance podcastCharlotte Howard our New York bureau chief Idrees Kahloon our Washington bureau chief and John Prideaux our US editordiscuss the effects Trumps budget bill will have on Americas lawmaking and on his voter base. [-----] - Has the Big Beautiful Bill" killed traditional legislating [-----] - How do Trump voters feel about the economic impact of the big beautiful bill [-----] - How will the bill" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y7_FYGwBWno) 2025-07-04T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 162.1K engagements "How stablecoins are disrupting global finance Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that could make payments faster and cheaper. But could they also threaten the financial system as we know it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yADR2gxqM7E) 2025-09-05T16:01Z 3.8M followers, 136K engagements "Is Russia now winning the war in Ukraine Plagued by corruption and weakened on the battlefield Ukraine now risks being beaten at the negotiating table. If it does not show that it is willing to talk peace it risks losing American support. Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our experts dissect the latest peace plan and what it means for Ukraine. #ukraine #russia Ukraine Russia Russia-Ukraine war Ukraine-russia war conflict US USA America peace plan peace proposal corruption scandal zelensky putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy vladmir putin drones yermak" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yARIDI0ztLE) 2025-12-01T12:15Z 3.8M followers, 112.3K engagements "How long will Donald Trump and Xi Jinpings trade war truce last Can Donald Trump and Xi Jinpings truce really last China and America have been at economic loggerheads for years over international trade. Jeremy Page our Chief China correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss what the two leaders promised what they left out and whether the deal can stand the test of time. 00:00: Why was Donald Trump in South Korea 00:30: What did China say after Trump called the meeting amazing 01:10: So what exactly did they agree on 02:49: What remains outstanding whats not in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z063wC_Hc1Q) 2025-11-01T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 30.8K engagements "How powerful is Nigel Farage Nigel Farage's Reform UK has had a historic day including winning the by-election in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes. Matthew Holehouse our British political correspondent explains why Farage won't stop there" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z9gXdBq2MDA) 2025-05-02T18:15Z 3.8M followers, 84.1K engagements "Americas stimulus package: is it working America has spent trillions of dollars on stimulus packages to prop up its economy in the face of the covid-19 pandemic. But is it workingand what will the long-term effects be Our experts answer your questions. Question timecodes: 00:00 Introduction to US economic stimulus 00:44 Where does the stimulus money come from 01:43 Will the funds actually reach the people who need it most 03:00 How does the American economic stimulus compare to other countries globally 04:08 Has the increased unemployment benefit disincentivised people from going back to work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zZnjIWXUHjM) 2020-08-27T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 216.7K engagements "Why is the trial of Jair Bolsonaro so important Brazils former hard-right president Jair Bolsonaro is on trial for allegedly attempting a coup to remain in power. He denies all charges. Could this be a test case for how countries recover from a populist fever" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-hAOXek4ync) 2025-09-03T16:26Z 3.8M followers, 78.7K engagements "OpenAI chair explains why every business will need an AI agent In this new season of the Boss Class podcast host Andrew Palmer sits down with Bret Taylor Chair of OpenAI and co-founder of Sierra to discuss the future of AI agents and their impact on businesses around the world. Listen to the new series of Boss Class here: https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/boss-class 00:00 - What made Bret Taylor pay attention to AI 01:25 - Why is generative AI different from past computing 05:30 - Why does AI feel overhyped and underwhelming 12:10 - How do you manage risk with AI 21:09 - What does the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ui7cg7Ar28) 2026-01-31T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 16.8K engagements "Jamie Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap a disaster The boss of one of the world's biggest banks says Donald Trumps plan to cap credit-card costs would be an economic disaster. Jamie Dimon the CEO of JPMorgan Chase tells The Economists editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes that it would significantly harm many Americans and explains how to prove it. Trump Economics economist news current affairs tariffs tariff immigration us america united states prices inflation trade ceo Jamie Dimon Dimon JP Morgan Chase JP Morgan zanny minton beddoes the economist dollars davos switzerland credit card card" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0kpEz8H2Bok) 2026-01-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 123.7K engagements "Foreign aid: who gives the most and where does it go Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2AAzFCG Rich countries are giving away more in aid than at any other time on record. In [----] more than $140bn was distributed around the world. According to the latest breakdown in [----] America gave the most money away - nearly $31bn to at least [--] countries and organisations such as the world bank. This included $770m to Pakistan and $250m to Mexico. This may sound" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0tCPl0veqvc) 2017-12-08T15:15Z 3.8M followers, 226.7K engagements "Jamie Dimon on whether CEOs are afraid of Trump Is corporate America too scared to criticise Donald Trump The Economists editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes puts that question to the boss of one of the world's biggest banks. When asked whether there is a climate of fear in America Jamie Dimon the CEO of JPMorgan Chase says I think thats clear". Trump Economics economist news current affairs tariffs tariff immigration us america united states prices inflation trade ceo Jamie Dimon Dimon JP Morgan Chase JP Morgan zanny minton beddoes the economist dollars davos switzerland credit card card" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1GnpJ4MT22I) 2026-01-22T19:38Z 3.8M followers, 532.2K engagements "Are Japanese people finally quitting their jobs In Japan the ideal worker was once employed fresh from graduation and expected to stick with one company for life. But the rigid salaryman model is crumbling. Our Japan reporter Moeka Iida explains why #japan #employment #work" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2oWXJxmcGyk) 2025-09-24T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 308.8K engagements "Ken Griffin on Trumps economic policy Ken Griffin CEO and co-founder of Citadel says tariff uncertainty has pushed up inflation and discouraged investment while curbing immigration risks high prices and a loss of talent. Economist TheEconomist EconomistInsider Insider TheEconomistInsider news politics Davos film TV video EconomistVideo Trump economics economy economicpolicy KenGriffin Economist TheEconomist EconomistInsider Insider TheEconomistInsider news politics Davos film TV video EconomistVideo Trump economics economy economicpolicy KenGriffin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2pj24ArDDfM) 2026-01-22T17:23Z 3.8M followers, 465.7K engagements "How do banks actually create money We explain money banks banking cash finance explained explainer learn economics business gold banknotes central banks history economic history trade money banks banking cash finance explained explainer learn economics business gold banknotes central banks history economic history trade" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5HszJ9VqI8g) 2023-06-12T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements "How OnlyFans transformed porn OnlyFans transformed the online porn industry by charging users to subscribe. Its most famous creator Bonnie Blue told The Economist she made $250000 from the site in March [----]. With the platform now on sale for $8bn who might buy it porn sex onlyfans bonnie blue fansly adult content sexual business internet digital online website economics economist news sale markets lewd pornography porn sex onlyfans bonnie blue fansly adult content sexual business internet digital online website economics economist news sale markets lewd pornography" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Sa9NGFeROg) 2025-08-05T14:03Z 3.8M followers, 52.8K engagements "Has the world reached peak Trump There is no love lost between Donald Trump and John Bolton his former national security adviser. Mr Bolton made a dramatic exit from the first Trump administration after months of tension. Since then he has been a fierce critic of the presidents character and competence. He has also been indicted for transmitting and storing classified informationwhich he denies. Mr Bolton joins David Rennie our geopolitics editor to dissect Mr Trumps worldview evaluate his America-first foreign policy and consider the future of American power. 00:00 - Is Donald Trump on a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5vfL0JP2p94) 2025-11-26T17:37Z 3.8M followers, 477.6K engagements "Trump's plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense Donald Trumps plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense. America has long retained a base on the territory and its firms are already free to apply to mine its resources. The Economists foreign editor Adam Roberts argues that Congress has the power to block annexation or a purchase and that it should do so. donald trump greenland united states denmark ice minerals rare earths resources donald trump greenland united states denmark ice minerals rare earths resources" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6S9BwkuqtKA) 2026-01-20T20:13Z 3.8M followers, 331.2K engagements "Islamic State prisoners have escaped in Syria Over [---] suspected Islamic State prisoners have escaped in north-east Syria. The breakout follows a government offensive that has driven Kurdish forces from swathes of territory the Kurds once controlled. 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President Trump has said he wants to rescue the protesters and help restore the internetcan he news iran protest protesters protester tehran isfahan ayatollah mullah ali khamenei president donald trump potus united states irgc hardline internet starlink net web connection phone wifi media freedom government activism activist economist economy poverty currency rial food water vpn elon musk spacex" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7EjoXmQnT7U) 2026-01-14T13:47Z 3.8M followers, 84.9K engagements "How MDMA is being used to treat PTSD MDMA the active ingredient in the party drug ecstasy is being touted as a game-changing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is being trialled in Americaand for one army veteran the drug has been a life-saver. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy In America around [--] military veterans kill themselves every day. John served in Iraq during the Second Gulf War. His experiences left him with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The mental suffering has been so great but he was suicidal for eight years. An" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8K5sJuTbQvY) 2018-10-11T17:15Z 3.8M followers, 140.8K engagements "How Netanyahus rival would end the war in Gaza One of Binyamin Netanyahus main rivals in Israels election Naftali Bennett says he would smoke out Hamas from Gaza in an interview with The Economist. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international relations Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military Knesset Bennett Naftali Bennett Hamas Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8xUZ6dbbeEs) 2026-01-14T17:53Z 3.8M followers, 36.2K engagements "Why is Donald Trump picking on Switzerland Donald Trump announced Swiss exports to America will soon face tariffs of 39% which came as a shock to Switzerland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9VydPeuJ8LU) 2025-08-06T14:16Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements "How much of Gaza has Israel destroyed Israel has begun its offensive on Gaza City the largest remaining civilian centre in the strip. 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Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our economics editors unpack Warshanomics and ask how it would work in practice. #US #Economics #Trump #Warsh #FederalReserve 00:00 - What is Warshanomics 01:09 - Kevin Warshs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DNHmTGjDu6k) 2026-02-06T17:50Z 3.8M followers, 33.8K engagements "Gene editing: should you be worried From combating climate change to curing disease to creating designer babies gene-editing technologies have the potential to transform lives. What risks do they pose 00:00 - Gene editing: risk v reward 01:06 - Cavendish bananas are under threat 03:47 - GM crops have a bad reputation 05:18 - GM mosquitoes could reduce transmissible viruses 07:50 - Ethical concerns around genetic interventions 09:30 - Editing genes with CRISPR 10:57 - CRISPR could cure sickle-cell disease 12:31 - Controversial applications of CRISPR 15:23 - Could gene editing lead to designer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F7DpdOHRDR4) 2022-03-17T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 961.1K engagements "Who Is Xi Jinping This year Xi Jinping is expected to begin a historic third term as president cementing his status as Chinas strongest leader since Mao. The future of China's [---] billion peopleand perhaps world peacenow depend to a large extent on the mind of one man. So who is President Xi and what is his vision for China and its place in the world 00:00 - Who is Xi Jinping 01:56 - The princelings 03:08 - Purge of the CCP 05:33 - Life in Liangjiahe 09:06 - Lai Changxing 09:53 - Climbing the party ladder 10:42 - What is Xis vision 11:34 - Surveillance and stability 13:16 - Chinas future" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FElpnkksw6k) 2022-09-28T16:30Z 3.8M followers, 761.9K engagements "Why you have an accent in a foreign language Ever wondered why it's so hard to sound like a local when you go on holiday Discover the pronunciation tips your teachers may have missed. 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America hopes its deployment will help deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan united states china taiwan nmesis Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System missile system navy marine expeditionary ship interdiction humvee america batanes basco philippines island usmc marine corps marines ally japan chinese prc people's republic of pla liberation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GqbyFIhp0wU) 2025-07-03T16:15Z 3.8M followers, 298.2K engagements "Netanyahu on why journalists cant enter Gaza without the IDF At least [---] journalists have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war and the international media has been barred from independently entering the strip altogether. In an interview with The Economist Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the Israel Defence Forces dont target journalists and that their access is restricted because its a warzone. 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"John Bolton: Trump is on a downhill slope The Republican Party has a near-universal devotion to Donald Trump. But according to John Bolton the presidents former national security adviser Mr Trumps grip on the party is starting to weaken. US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China Venezuela America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relationsk President Trump Republicans republican party midterms MAGA America First NATO Constitution US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China Venezuela"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements
"Why Meloni is an exceptional politician Giorgia Meloni Italys prime minister is an exceptional politician. Under her leadership there has been political stability in Italy for the first time in over [--] years"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T17:16Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Why are ICE agents targeting Minneapolis Are ICE agents intentionally targeting sanctuary cities The Economists Deputy editor Edward Carr and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast explore why immigration enforcement has zeroed in on Minneapolis and what that focus might reveal about the Trump administrations broader political objectives. 00:00 Why is Minneapolis being targeted 01:46 Do the videos match the administrations story 03:28 What do you think about the optics of this operation in Minneapolis 05:14 Given public opinion is shifting what do you think will happen next Listen"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T20:36Z 3.8M followers, 375.6K engagements
"Could Iran's regime fall Iran is facing its biggest external threat in nearly [--] years. Israel has killed its top generals and set back its nuclear programme. Could its regime fall israel iran netanyahu ayatollah khamenei ali war regime fall could iran's regime fall economist news youtube geopolitics conflict bomb cyberattack general nuclear weapon mass destruction israel iran netanyahu ayatollah khamenei ali war regime fall could iran's regime fall economist news youtube geopolitics conflict bomb cyberattack general nuclear weapon mass destruction"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T18:40Z 3.8M followers, 375.5K engagements
"Will Trump invade Greenland Will Trump invade Greenland Shashank Joshi our Defence Editor and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss Donald Trumps renewed push to acquire Greenland his threat of tariffs against NATO allies and the strain this places on the alliance. 00:00 - Is anyone going to war over Greenland 01:08 - Why does Trump want Greenland 02:12 - Is this the most serious crisis NATO has ever faced 03:31 - How does this affect the war in Ukraine 07:28 - Is NATO really over and what comes next for Europe Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4r3L8k5 The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T19:22Z 3.8M followers, 116.5K engagements
"How China plans to get a military base in the Pacific The Economist China wants a military base in the Pacific Islands. But countries in the region are traditionally allied with Western powers. Aaron Connelly The Economists Asia diplomatic editor explains how China is using pushy diplomacy to try and break the status quo. #china #pacific #australia Read more: https://econ.st/46rRems Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T17:41Z 3.8M followers, 247.3K engagements
"Why this crypto crash is different Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream this year with more people than ever owning digital assets. The Trump administration created the first legal framework for stablecoins; a move widely welcomed by the industry. However concerns about money laundering the evasion of sanctions and what this all means for monetary policy persist. Our top economics and finance editors dissect what's been happening. 00:00 - How crypto went mainstream 00:40 - Whats happened to the price of crypto 03:04 - Donald Trump has embraced crypto 05:37 - How crypto was accepted"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T18:04Z 3.8M followers, 107.1K engagements
"Why civil war is brewing in Iran Is civil war brewing in Iran Nicolas Pelham our Middle East correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss internal tensions in the country and why some protesters seem to be turning their backs on peaceful demonstrations. 00:50 - What are Irans two opposing camps 02:56 - What does this deepening divide mean for politics 03:57 - Why has Iran shifted from protest to civil conflict 06:16 - Is there any way to stop a civil war Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3NKjsm1 Is America about to attack Iran: https://econ.st/4qKVKEC"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T19:39Z 3.8M followers, 99.9K engagements
"Why is Zohran Mamdani so popular in New York Zohran Mamdani the Democratic Socialist mayoral candidate is shaking up New York politics. Charlotte Howard our New York bureau chief and John Prideaux our US editor join the latest Insider episode to discuss why Mamdani is so popular. mamdani new york nyc america zohran mamdani politics news current affairs USA us new york mayoral race new york mayor the economist new york city mayor election US mamdani new york nyc america zohran mamdani politics news current affairs USA us new york mayoral race new york mayor the economist new york city mayor"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T12:00Z 3.8M followers, 849.4K engagements
"Bannon: Donald Trump will have a third term Steve Bannon insists that Donald Trump will be president again for a third term in [----] and that America needs him to. Bannon one of the chief architects of the MAGA movement spoke to Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Ed Carr our deputy editor in Washington DC. At The Economist we believe it is important to engage seriously with people whose ideas challenge our own. The ideas Mr Bannon champions are gaining traction across America and beyond. Watch the full interview on Thursday October 23rd at 6pm London time at www.economist.com/insider"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements
"What Chinas military learnt from Trumps Venezuela raid Has Trumps Venezuela raid helped China plan military strikes Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu co-hosts of the Drum Tower podcast discuss whether America's extraction of Nicols Maduro could offer lessons for a possible future attack on Taiwan. #theeconomist #venezuela #china"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 398.9K engagements
"Is Donald Trump building his own paramilitary militia Is ICE an aggressive immigration agency or a paramilitary force On the latest episode of Insider Robert Guest our deputy editor examines how the group compares with paramilitary forces elsewhereand explains what the warning signs are to watch out for"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 261.7K engagements
"Can red-light face masks keep your skin looking young Do red-light masks actually work Our senior audio producer Sarah Lawrynuik and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss whether the self care product can actually help combat signs of ageing in our skin. 0:00: What are red light masks supposed to do 1:50: Are they worth the hype or just marketing 3:01: How do we know that they actually work 3:51: How do you use them as part of your skincare routine #TheEconomist #Skincare #Redlightmasks Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/494fIUX Are red-light face masks worth the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T10:15Z 3.8M followers, 42.2K engagements
"How OSINT has given Ukraine a strategic advantage From satellite imagery to rapid battlefield feedback open-source intelligence has played a crucial role in offsetting Russias conventional advantage in the war in Ukraine. Co-founder and CEO of Planet Will Marshall explains to The Economists defence editor Shashank Joshi how data has helped to shape Ukraines battlefield decisions"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.6K engagements
"Is Takaichi Sanae the most powerful woman in the world The Economist Japans prime minister Takaichi Sanae bet big and won bigger when she called a snap election which she won emphatically on 8th February. But who is she How will she use her historic mandate to reshape her countrys international role And why has she received criticism from China Our top editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy 00:00 - Who is Japans new prime minister 01:58 - What are her big promises 02:58 - Japans approach to defence spending 06:00 - Japans tricky relationship with China Watch the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T18:44Z 3.8M followers, 23.5K engagements
"What would Kevin Warsh do as Fed chair The Economist Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for Our top editors unpack Warshanomics and its implications for the wider American economy. #usa #economics #trump #federalreserve Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3NY7nd3 Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:37Z 3.8M followers, 64.9K engagements
"Trumps plan if the Supreme Court blocks tariffs Donald Trump has said America is screwed if the Supreme Court rules that his tariffs are illegal. With a ruling expected to arrive as soon as today the US trade representative Jamieson Greer tells The Economists Geopolitics editor David Rennie about the administrations plan B. Tariffs economics tariff The Economist Economist news current affairs levies supreme court jamieson greer trade trump donald trump US america united states legal levy SCOTUS IEPA Section [---] Section [---] Jamieson Greer Levy Tariffs economics tariff The Economist Economist"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T14:21Z 3.8M followers, 79.2K engagements
"Mars: when will humans get there Sending astronauts to Mars is a daunting prospect. But this will not deter NASA and private companies from trying to put humans on the red planet. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist's full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/"
YouTube Link 2019-02-28T17:45Z 3.8M followers, 331.1K engagements
"What does a cashless future mean Many countries are going cashless at great speed. What are the advantages of ditching hard cash and what are the dangers Read more about a cashless future here: https://econ.st/2Mwhipb Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Somewhere in the near future physical money will become like these - Relics of a different age. And will only be found in places like this. In other words hard cash will disappear. It will become electronic - transferred by things like these. So whats the rush to get rid of cash And whats the cost Lets"
YouTube Link 2019-08-23T19:11Z 3.8M followers, 983.5K engagements
"What was Vladimir Putin like [--] years ago #Putin #Russia putin russia vladimir putin ukraine ukraine war war in ukraine Tony Blair prime minister downing street putin russia vladimir putin ukraine ukraine war war in ukraine Tony Blair prime minister downing street"
YouTube Link 2022-12-07T15:07Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"A history of the Kashmir conflict A history of the Kashmir conflict. Read more about the Kashmir conflict here: https://econ.st/2NeRUE2 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2GgNrtt A British Commission divided the territory into majority Muslim Pakistan and majority Hindu India. In the chaos that followed partition [--] million people fled across the new borders and [------] died in rioting. Four border regions saw the worst of it: Sindh Bengal Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Among India's [---] princely states only Jammu and Kashmir had a Hindu Maharajah ruling over a"
YouTube Link 2009-11-17T12:01Z 3.8M followers, 3.1M engagements
"Former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinaths warning for rich world economies How resilient is the global economy Mike Bird co-host of the Money Talks podcast speaks with Gita Gopinath Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist about her experience steering the financial body through crises and the fiscal risks countries currently face. 00:09 What was it like working at the IMF during a time of global crises 01:35 Can emerging markets stay resilient as U.S. influence fades 04:37 How worried should we be about hidden risks in global finance and soaring deficits 07:22 How can rich countries"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T17:40Z 3.8M followers, 215K engagements
"Who had the most contact with Jeffrey Epstein In the years after Epstein pled guilty to soliciting sex from a minor he maintained consistent contact with a vast network of rich and powerful figures. The Economists data team analysed 1.4m of Epsteins emails to map their relationships. The Economist Epstein JeffreyEpstein DOJ Epsteinfiles data datadeepdive news currentaffairs Trump Gates Musk DonaldTrump BillGates ElonMusk PeterTheil SteveBannon AndrewMountbattenWindsor PrinceAndrew LarrySummers LaurenceKruass Rothschild crime AI artificialintelligence LLM largelanguagemodel dataanalysis"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 702.1K engagements
"Why Belgium is now the cocaine capital of Europe With record seizures of cocaine at Belgian ports the country has become Europes cocaine-trafficking capital. As the flow of drugs increases local authorities are struggling with corruption and violence. 00:00 - Antwerp: Europes cocaine trafficking capital 01:48 - How much cocaine gets seized 03:18 - Why do traffickers choose the port of Antwerp 05:54 - The entrepreneurial Balkan mafias 07:35 - How do cocaine mafias make a profit 08:16 - Customs corruption 11:54 - How can Belgium halt its cocaine trade 13:43 - Can legalising drugs help Sign up"
YouTube Link 2022-11-03T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 6.4M engagements
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YouTube Link 2025-10-17T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 578.1K engagements
"Why China wants Taiwan Reporting on China is challenging. The countrys leaders seldom give interviews to Western media and when they do they tend to stick to prepared official lines. To understand China journalists rely on well-connected academics who know the workings and worldview of the Communist Party. The Economists Geopolitics editor David Rennie speaks to one of Chinas shrewdest experts on America Da Wei. He is a professor and director of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. They discuss Chinas view of Taiwan and how Beijing could take the small"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 101.9K engagements
"How does raising interest rates control inflation When central banks raise interest rates the impact is felt far and wide. Mortgages become more expensive house prices might fall and unemployment can rise. So why do central banks do it This film tells you why. 00:00 - Why should you care about rising interest rates 00:45 - What are interest rates 01:36 - What do central banks do 02:14 - Why do central banks raise interest rates 03:12 - How do raised interest rates affect consumers 04:30 - How do raised interest rates affect businesses 05:20 - What are the risks of raising interest rates 06:05"
YouTube Link 2022-06-09T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.3M engagements
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YouTube Link 2025-07-23T16:24Z 3.8M followers, 807.7K engagements
"Were we wrong about Trumps tariffs Americas economy continues to grow despite Donald Trumps tariffs. Our editors ask whether they were wrong about the Presidents trade policy in the latest episode of Insider. Economist donaldtrump uspolitics economics USA US UnitedStates tariffs economy Trump politics Economist donaldtrump uspolitics economics USA US UnitedStates tariffs economy Trump politics"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T17:32Z 3.8M followers, 373.6K engagements
"What causes inflation and why can it damage the economy inflation economy economics economics lesson economics explained explainer money finance banks banking central bank interest rates inflation economy economics economics lesson economics explained explainer money finance banks banking central bank interest rates"
YouTube Link 2023-07-21T08:27Z 3.8M followers, 95.3K engagements
"Why nations that fail women fail Nations that subjugate women tend to be more unstable and violent. Here's why. Video supported by @mishcon_de_reya 00:00 - Why nations that fail women fail 00:55 - South Sudan: deadly cattle raids 02:10 - How bride price is destabilising 03:45 - Child marriage 05:29 - Polygamous unions 06:57 - Male kinship group 08:25 - Misogyny and instability 10:07 - Women in leadership [-----] - Liberias women peace movement 12:46 - Women in peace negotiations Sign up to The Economists daily newsletters: https://subscribenow.economist.com/ Read why child marriage in America"
YouTube Link 2025-01-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Do the rich pay enough tax The Economist Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But as our economics editor Henry Curr explains the stats on inequality may actually surprise you. #finance #usa #economics #tax Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 71.8K engagements
"What could break China's grip on rare earths What could break China's grip on rare earths The Economist's business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue explores the alternatives. TheEconomist Economist EconomistVideo EconomistFilms news politics geopolitics rareearth rareearths China Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump US USA America UnitedStates Greenland Brazil Australia recycling alternatives science chemistry biology criticalminerals criticalelements TheEconomist Economist EconomistVideo EconomistFilms news politics geopolitics rareearth rareearths China Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump US USA"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T11:06Z 3.8M followers, 548.3K engagements
"Mark Carney on dealing with Donald Trump Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief sat down with Mark Carney Canadas prime minister to discuss tariffs trade and negotiating with Donald Trump. You can now watch the full interview here: https://econ.st/3KXJVLh 00:00 - The impact of tariffs on Canada 00:58 - What its like to deal with Donald Trump 01:46 - Is Trump monetising US hegemony 04:00 - The future of the global trading system Mark Carneys radical vision for handling Trumpian America: https://econ.st/3IW3vah Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb economics carney mark"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T14:01Z 3.8M followers, 364.2K engagements
"Steve Bannon: Trump will have a third term At The Economist we believe it is important to engage seriously with people whose ideas challenge our own. In keeping with that belief our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and our deputy editor Ed Carr spoke to Steve Bannon one of the chief architects of the MAGA movement. Bannon insists that president Trump will have a third term and has played a role in galvanising Europes populist nationalists many of whom are now close to power. Subscribers can watch the full interview as part of our new video series The Insider. 00:00 - The Economist"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 411.7K engagements
"What is consciousness Understanding what consciousness is and why and how it evolved is perhaps the greatest mystery known to science. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Read our Tumblr: http://theeconomist.tumblr.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Check"
YouTube Link 2015-09-10T18:20Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"How strong is the Russian army On the eve of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine a British delegation warned Russian generals not to go ahead. Shashank Joshi our defence editor speaks to one of those who issued that warning: John Foreman Britains former defence attach in Moscow. They discuss what it was like to hear his Russian counterparts lie about their intentions in Ukraine how Vladimir Putin miscalculated the invasion and the weaknesses of Russias armed forces. 00:00 - In the room with Russia on the brink of war 02:48 - Was Vladimir Putin lying to his generals 03:49 - Russian hubris in"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T15:01Z 3.8M followers, 560.1K engagements
"How do carbon markets work In theory putting a price on carbon emissions should incentivise businesses to stop polluting. So why have carbon markets failed to achieve their goal of reducing global emissions Read more here: https://econ.st/3mi51Eo 00:00 - Has putting a price on emissions worked 00:27 - Where do carbon markets come from 01:42 - How does cap and trade work 03:22 - Why arent carbon markets reducing emissions 04:15 - What are the loopholes 05:24 - What are the solutions Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW Sign up to The Economists"
YouTube Link 2021-10-01T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 521.7K engagements
"Netanyahu: Arab leaders dont care about the Palestinian issue Israels prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Arab leaders in private dont give a hoot about the Palestinian issue. In an interview with The Economist Mr Netanyahu refused to rule out annexation of the West Bank. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 182.4K engagements
"Is this the worlds most powerful woman The Economist Takaichi Sanae Japans prime minister bet big and won bigger when she called a snap election. But who is she And how will she use her historic mandate Our editors explain. #japan #china #foreignpolicy #defence #diplomacy Watch the full show: https://econ.st/3McPHtM Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The Economist: https://www.economist.com/subscribe Download our app: https://www.economist.com/get-the-app Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T18:35Z 3.8M followers, 80.2K engagements
"The Saudi prince: how dangerous is MBS Muhammad bin Salman or MBSthe millennial crown prince of Saudi Arabiaappears increasingly invincible. With the war in Ukraine disrupting energy supplies Western leaders are eager to get their hands on his oil. But should they worry about the young princes power 00:00 - How dangerous is MBS 01:06 - How MBS has reformed Saudi Arabia 02:59 - Who is MBS 03:36 - MBS rise to power 06:21 - Khalid Al-Jabri on MBS brutal regime 08:14 - The murder of Jamal Khashoggi 09:21 - The impact of the global energy crisis 10:02 - Who if anyone can stop MBS Read Nick Pelhams"
YouTube Link 2022-08-26T16:30Z 3.8M followers, 5.8M engagements
"Why Xi Jinping purged China's military President Xi Jinping has purged his top military officials raising doubts about the China's readiness for war"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T18:58Z 3.8M followers, 977.8K engagements
"Netanyahu: we didn't carpet bomb Gaza Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu defends his countrys record in Gaza in an interview with The Economist. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military news current affairs netanyahu bibi Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 164.8K engagements
"How to hedge your portfolio against an AI Bubble The Economist Can you hedge against an AI bubble Joshua Roberts The Economists capital markets correspondent and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss why AI spending is making investors nervous the lessons learned from the dot com boom and what strategies might help investors manage risk. 00:00 - Why Is investor confidence in AI wobbling 00:31 - Whats making stock markets jittery about AI 01:33 - What can investors do to avoid getting stuck 02:48 - How should investors hedge risk 04:43 - Whats the safest strategy Listen to the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.6K engagements
"Why is there still poverty in America In America almost 40m peopleone eighth of its populationlive in poverty. Why does the richest big country in the world still have so many people living in profound need Find out more here: https://econ.st/2ofmd33 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist"
YouTube Link 2019-10-01T17:36Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements
"Why Chinese women made Sherlock Holmes a gay icon Why is Sherlock Holmes a gay icon in China Jiehao Chen co-host of the Drum Tower podcast and Joel Budd our senior affairs editor discuss the famous detectives popularity among Chinese women and what his prominence in slash fiction reveals about deeper anxieties surrounding love marriage and gender roles in contemporary China. 00:00 - Why are Chinese tourists visiting London for Sherlock 01:13 - How did Sherlock become more popular than classic British literature in China 02:25 - Why do Chinese fans see Sherlock and Watson as a love story 03:26"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 28.9K engagements
"Four stories to watch out for in [----] What will the world look like in [----] From wars in space to a superhuman sporting event and the battle for Americas 250th birthday celebrationsthese are some of the stories that will shape the coming year. 00:00 - The World Ahead [----] 00:21 - Competition in space intensifies 03:14 - Central banks face political pressure 05:56 - A superhuman sporting event 08:49 - The battle for America's birthday Read more on The World Ahead 2026: https://econ.st/442AJfi Military competition in space will intensify: https://econ.st/48Vvv6U Expect mediocre growth and in"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 424.4K engagements
"Why relationships are declining across the world Has it become harder to find a soulmate Jonathan Rosenthal our international editor Sue-Lin Wong our Asia correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of the The Intelligence podcast discuss the global rise in singlehood and the reasons behind it. 00:00 - Are more young adults choosing to stay single 02:04 - How has technology changed dating and partner selection 07:04 - How is male frustration and incel culture impacting dating 10:08 - What are the societal implications of rising singlehood Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/3LABV3i The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 181K engagements
"Longevity: can ageing be reversed Ageing has always been inevitable but fasting epigenetic reprogramming and parabiosis are just some of the scientific techniques that seem to help people stay young. Might the Peter Pan dream become real 00:00 - Can science turn back the clock 01:01 - Centenarians 02:51 - What is ageing 04:51 - Dietary restriction 06:00 - Roundworms 07:55 - Epigenetics 09:43 - Blood and guts 11:40 - Senolytics 12:38 - Metformin 13:51 - Anti-ageing treatments are coming Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the Technology Quarterly on"
YouTube Link 2023-09-27T16:55Z 3.8M followers, 633.6K engagements
"Is Cuba's regime about to collapse Cuba is heading for disaster. President Trumps capture of Nicols Maduro in Venezuela has triggered a severe oil shortage on the island. If the Cuban regime cannot make a deal with Trump the country risks devastating blackouts. The Economist Cuba nicolas maduro president donald trump united states venezuela america cuba havana oil security personnel guns doctors doctor medicine life support health caribbean americas disaster regime inflation power cut blackout econmica en Cuba economa cubana situacin econmica de Cuba crisis en Cuba Cuba hoy realidad cubana"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T19:42Z 3.8M followers, 263K engagements
"Was Karl Marx right Karl Marx remains surprisingly relevant [---] years after his birth. He rightly predicted some of the pitfalls of capitalism but his solution was far worse than the disease. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2FEY1tD Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2FE3sJB Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2FDEbiA Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://econ.st/2FHCzVe Follow us on"
YouTube Link 2018-05-04T16:19Z 3.8M followers, 2M engagements
"The battle to stop clever people betting Can you be too good at betting The Economists data editor dives into the bookies battle to stop clever people winning. casino betting gamble bookie wager money economist economy dan rosenheck clever sports football editor forecast forecasting prediction sport nfl baseball soccer heads tails odd odds bet business online gambler league kickoff kick-off win lose sharp whale price shop strategy unrestricted beard mule violation sportsbook bookies winnings account punt punter punting log fraud limit limited priming maximum player play players customer"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T11:04Z 3.8M followers, 200.7K engagements
"Is it still worth going to university For decades going to university was a sure step to a nice life but today graduates are struggling. Are degrees still worth it and which are the best subjects to study in the age of AI Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Is it still worth going to university 00:20 - Are you more likely to be employed if youre a graduate 02:07 - Are people still applying to university 03:05 - How will AI impact jobs 04:06 - What should you study in the age of AI 05:15 - The importance of work experience Why todays graduates are screwed: https://econ.st/4om6toq Is your"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T15:01Z 3.8M followers, 636.6K engagements
"How to fuel the future America under President Donald Trump is securing its energy independence with oil and gas. But unlike fossil fuels renewables will not increase global warming and China is moving fast. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Oil moves the world around and creates powerful countries. Oil is such a vital commodity that it provoked wars throughout the 20th century. The few countries that produce it try to keep control of it to ensure its riches stay at home. Those who do not have it strive to get it. In the 1930s Saudi Arabia was one of"
YouTube Link 2018-10-04T16:57Z 3.8M followers, 308.1K engagements
"Can AI supercharge global economic growth Silicon Valley optimists are betting that an era of AI-powered superintelligence will bring about explosive worldwide economic growth. Henry Curr our economics editor joins Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast to discuss if their gamble will pay off. 00:00 - Can AI supercharge global economic growth 01:15 - What are the predictions for how AI will impact the economy 02:01 - What will cause explosive economic growth 03:39 - Will jobs be at risk from AI 05:22 - Should people buy into AI companies 07:09 - What is important to look at in the"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T14:07Z 3.8M followers, 130.9K engagements
"Is London as dangerous you think The Economist London is often portrayed online as a crime-ridden wasteland overrun by migrants. In reality its one of the safest major cities in the world. Read more: https://econ.st/45y9udE Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 321.9K engagements
"Binyamin Netanyahu on how Israel justifies its war in Gaza Israels prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he wants to be remembered as a leader who helped secure the countrys future. With three stretches in office under his belt is he succeeding Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor travelled to Jerusalem to sit down with the prime minister. They ask him about the war in Gaza and his loss of public opinion at home and abroad. You can watch the full interview from 6pm UK time on January 9th [----] on the Economists website. And at 7pm you can watch a"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T17:19Z 3.8M followers, 120.6K engagements
"Afghanistan: why the Taliban can't be defeated After almost [--] years of war with America the Taliban control ever more territory in Afghanistan. Why has America failed to defeat them Read more here: https://econ.st/2uS0lOX Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Further reading: Mapping Taliban control in Afghanistan Long War Journal https://econ.trib.al/7T1u2aP Hub of Afghanistan coverage by The Economist: https://econ.trib.al/ft9bjaN Donald Trump tries again to reach a deal with the Afghan Taliban The Economist November 30th 2019:"
YouTube Link 2020-02-20T14:59Z 3.8M followers, 3.8M engagements
"China in Africa: should the West be worried In the past [--] years China has built ever closer bonds with African nations. It has spent billions transforming infrastructure across the continent and extending its influence into politics and society. It even placed its only overseas military base there. How worried should the West be 00:00 - China in Africa: should the West be worried 00:50 - The start of the relationship: transforming Africas infrastructure 02:49 - Africas diplomatic support for China 03:58 - The cost of Chinese lending 05:00 - Chinas military presence in Africa 06:00 - How"
YouTube Link 2022-05-26T16:59Z 3.8M followers, 937.6K engagements
"Why is Argentinas economy such a mess Rampant inflation a booming black market for US dollars and crippling debt - welcome to Argentina one of the world's most dysfunctional economies. How did it end up like this 00:00 - Argentinas economy is in crisis 01:21 - What is happening now 04:16 - Why is this happening 05:52 - Overspending 07:00 - Printing money 08:03 - Borrowing money 08:51 - Trade controls 11:06 - What are the solutions Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Meet Javier Milei the front-runner to be Argentinas next president: https://econ.st/3L9zKkk"
YouTube Link 2023-09-07T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.4M engagements
"Putin's Russia and the ghost of the Romanovs Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family the Romanovs were murdered [---] years ago today by Marxist revolutionaries. What does this anniversary mean for Vladmir Putin Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2zOWMe0 Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2zLDyFV Follow The Economist on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2018-07-17T16:33Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M engagements
"Steve Bannon on MAGA's momentum in Europe Steve Bannon says the MAGA movement reshaping America is now sweeping across Europe claiming that Nigel Farage will be Britains next prime minister. He spoke to Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Ed Carr our deputy editor in Washington DC about the populist forces he believes are surging across the continentfrom France and Germany to Britain. Watch the full interview at www.economist.com/insider"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T15:42Z 3.8M followers, 40.1K engagements
"Why is chicken so cheap People eat [--] billion chickens every year. It is the fastest-growing meat product. Yet pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened Read more about Chickenomics here: https://econ.st/2Wtp04o Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Chickens are the most populous bird on the planet. There are [--] billion of them at any given time - that's ten times more than any other bird. It's by far the fastest growing meat product but pound for pound the price of chicken has fallen sharply. How has this happened"
YouTube Link 2019-03-28T17:51Z 3.8M followers, 4.2M engagements
"ICE is testing American democracy The killing of two American citizens by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has triggered outrage and a climbdown from Donald Trump. But this is a tactical retreat and Trump will continue to test the limits of presidential power. trump donald trump ice minnesota minneapolis bovino tom homan congress american politics united states of america usa trump donald trump ice minnesota minneapolis bovino tom homan congress american politics united states of america usa"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T15:25Z 3.8M followers, 382.9K engagements
"What will AI be capable of in five years We asked Mustafa Suleyman co-founder of DeepMind #AI AI Artificial intelligence tech technology science future harari deep mind silicon valley tech industry mustafa suleyman AI Artificial intelligence tech technology science future harari deep mind silicon valley tech industry mustafa suleyman"
YouTube Link 2023-09-19T08:16Z 3.8M followers, 492.6K engagements
"The deadly new weapon in the Ukraine war Fibre-optic drones can avoid electronic interference making them almost impossible to defend against #drone #ukraine #russia Ukraine Russia war drone fibre-optic fibre optic weapon military technology wireless wired satellite donetsk 3dtech signum battalion zelensky putin vladimir wire internet video troops troop soldier kyiv moscow cable china attack net tank Ukraine Russia war drone fibre-optic fibre optic weapon military technology wireless wired satellite donetsk 3dtech signum battalion zelensky putin vladimir wire internet video troops troop"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T18:34Z 3.8M followers, 7M engagements
"Sam Altman on AGI: people will freak out then move on If artificial general intelligence is achieved it will be able to outperform humans on most intellectual tasks. The Economist asks Sam Altman the boss of OpenAI how worried the world should be about AGI. Watch the full interview here: https://econ.st/3RUSgzm"
YouTube Link 2024-01-18T16:32Z 3.8M followers, 879.7K engagements
"What is net zero More than [--] countries around the world have pledged to become net zero. But what does net zero actually meanand is it achievable Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest stories: https://econ.st/3gJBH8D Why do climate pledges fall short: https://econ.st/3eVCYaI What are nationally determined contributions to curb climate change:https://econ.st/3iOi3Yz How sincere are climate pledges:https://econ.st/3l5yjqy Decarbonising the worlds energy system:"
YouTube Link 2021-07-30T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 436.2K engagements
"How AI is transforming the creative industries Artificial intelligence is helping humans make new kinds of art. It is more likely to emerge as a collaborator than a competitor for those working in creative industries. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3dm9rp9 Find our most recent science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/2QTAukd Listen to Babbage The Economists science and technology podcast: https://econ.st/3ftaPJf Read The Economists special report on how non-tech businesses are beginning to use artificial intelligence at"
YouTube Link 2021-04-07T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 252.9K engagements
"Netanyahu: I want to end US military aid to Israel within ten years Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he wants to reduce Israels reliance on American military aid to zero within ten years. In an interview with The Economist Mr Netanyahu said while it was much appreciated his country had come of age and its economy would soon reach a trillion dollars. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T16:32Z 3.8M followers, 93.1K engagements
"The fall of Islamic State The biggest boldest attempt by a jihadist regime to defy the whole world order will be smashed in [----]. Islamic State is set to be driven out of its last remaining territories in Iraq and Syriabut its defeat won't spell the end for terrorism. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 What will be the seismic shifts in the year ahead The appearance of this outfit convulsed world politics for several years; struck fear into the hearts of people all around the world. Islamic State is the most vicious and murderous jihardist regime"
YouTube Link 2016-12-30T05:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.2M engagements
"The mega-rich have a new obsession The mega-rich are giving up on luxury assets. Forget fine wine great art and glitzy mansions. Instead theyre spending on hotels restaurants and sporting events. The Economists senior economics writer Callum Williams explores the growth in ultra-luxury services. Tap the link to learn why working as a housekeeper in Palm Beach in Florida can now net you more than $150000 a year money wealth finance economics economist the economist wall street luxury ultra-wealth ultra high net worth individual uhnwi expensive private jet hotel restaurant travel car boat yacht"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T19:31Z 3.8M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Why Gen X is the real loser generation Millennials and Gen Z get all the media attentionbut spare a thought for Gen X who have actually had it pretty rough as our senior economics writer Callum Williams explains Listen to the rest of the episode: https://econ.st/43k5P0U Why Gen X is the real loser generation: https://econ.st/3H2VS0h Sign up to our daily newsletter: https://econ.st/4j03fmq gen millenial gen alpha generation zed alpha gen z age middle punk rock 90s 80s 70s income inequality financial crisis [----] foreclosures mortgage economy economist finance markets savings wealth money"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T12:22Z 3.8M followers, 696.7K engagements
"Is the world in a relationship recession Singlehood is rising across the world. By The Economists estimates there are at least 100m more single people today than if coupling rates had stayed the same as they were in [----]. What's driving this relationship recession"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 188.7K engagements
"Why this crypto crash is different Crypto is no stranger to volatility. But since hitting record highs in October bitcoin has plunged more than 30%. Our Wall Street editor Mike Bird explains why this correction is different from the others. Economist news current affairs economics cypto bitcoin cryptocurrencies markets finance the economist trading financial markets Economist news current affairs economics cypto bitcoin cryptocurrencies markets finance the economist trading financial markets"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T17:46Z 3.8M followers, 35.4K engagements
"Welcome to zero-migration America Forget tariff wars; the most radical economic experiment of Donald Trumps presidency is his attempt to bring net migration to zero. He says it will protect American workers. Its more likely to cause profound long-term damageleaving America poorer smaller and less innovative. #trump #uspolitics #immigration #migration"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How effective is the war on drugs in Colombia The Economist Almost 70% of the world's cocaine is made in Colombia and its president Gustavo Petro is under pressure from Donald Trump to crack down on the war on drugs. Claire McQue The Economist's Latin America contributor joined one of the raids to destroy a cocaine-producing laboratory. #trump #colombia #drugs #petro Read more: https://econ.st/4ryeY0s Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T18:44Z 3.8M followers, 103.6K engagements
"Politicians should stop raising the minimum wage Are minimum wages too high Henry Curr The Economist's economics editor argues that high pay floors can have damaging economic consequences and that governments should pursue more effective policies to reduce poverty. #theeconomist #politics #economy"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T11:23Z 3.8M followers, 145.5K engagements
"Is ICE a threat to American democracy The most important power a government has is its monopoly on violenceEdward Carr our deputy editor explains why he thinks this is a monumental moment for American democracy. On the latest Insider show our editors discuss the killings in Minneapolis and why what happens next is a test of Donald Trumps power"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T17:10Z 3.8M followers, 77.3K engagements
"What makes rare earths so critical Rare earths are integral to modern daily life yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Rachana Shanbhogue The Economist's business affairs editor explains how these metals ended up being used as a bargaining chip in economic warfare. Video supported by @mishcondereya Economist TheEconomist news politics video EconomistVideo film rareearth rareearths geopolitics china US america unitedstates Xi XiJinping Trump DonaldTrump metal science rareearthelements chemistry monopoly greenland criticalminerals minerals fossilfuels fossilfuel Economist TheEconomist news"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 102.3K engagements
"What happens to your brain as you age As the most complex organ in your body your brain changes radically throughout your life. Starting from before birth and continuing even after you've died. This is what happens to your brain as you age. 00:00 - What happens to your brain when you age 00:32 - In the womb 01:03 - Childhood 03:19 - Teenage years 04:48 - Early adulthood 05:27 - Middle age 07:04 - Later life 07:36 - Death Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Is there a genetic link between endometriosis and the brain: https://econ.st/46u9Q31 Even doctors can"
YouTube Link 2023-11-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.4M engagements
"How much tax should the rich pay The Economist Across the world calls to make the wealthy pay more tax are growing louder. But do those policies actually deliver And are they fair Our top economics editors dig into the evidence and confront the ethical questions about inequality. #economics #tax #finance #usa #inequality 00:00 - How taxes on the rich have changed over time 04:10 - What counts as rich 04:44 - Is the tax system too progressive or not progressive enough Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4txH6mb Sign up to the Insider newsletter: https://econ.st/4nOyzIb Subscribe to The"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T19:08Z 3.8M followers, 14K engagements
"Why luxury firms fear frankenwatches The Economist Why are luxury firms so afraid of frankenwatches Vintage timepieces have exploded in popularity in recent years but authenticating them can be tricky. The Economist examines why altered frankenwatches are causing major headaches for the worlds top watch experts. #theeconomist #watches #luxurywatches"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 36.3K engagements
"Could the world move away from the dollar The dollar has been the worlds primary reserve currency for the best part of a century. But as the alliances and institutions that underpin Americas dominance wither could the currency lose its privileged position Rachana Shanbhogue The Economists business-affairs editor and Henry Curr economics editor are joined in Davos by economists Gita Gopinath and Kenneth Rogoff. Together they assess the dollars vulnerabilities and ask what could take its place. 00:00 - When and why did the dollar start to decline 02:40 - How does democratic backsliding impact"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T10:09Z 3.8M followers, 248.3K engagements
"How China controls the elements that power your life Rare earths are integral to modern daily life yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Could anything break its grip And are there any alternatives for these critical metals Video supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - What are rare earths 00:37 - Where are they found 00:50 - Chinas control of the market 01:42 - Why this is causing a problem 02:33 - Diversifying rare-earth sources 03:06 - Recycling existing rare earths 03:53 - Alternative materials 04:33 - Consistent investment is needed A visual guide to critical materials and rare earths:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 62.3K engagements
"How does sci-fi influence the real world Steven Spielbergs new film Ready Player One imagines a future where people live much of their lives in virtual reality. Do science fictions predictions of the future ever come true Yes. And its no surprise given that the tech industry is led by sci-fi fans turning their visions into reality. If youre watching this on your phone it is partly thanks to Captain Kirk. In Star Trek first broadcast in [----] he used a pocket-sized device to communicate with his crew. Martin Cooper the man who invented the mobile phone says the show was the inspiration for his"
YouTube Link 2018-03-29T15:33Z 3.8M followers, 82.9K engagements
"Donald Trumps Big Beautiful Bill explained It's big but it's certainly not beautiful. After [--] hours of non-stop voting and debate the American Senate passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But as our US editor John Prideaux explains the bill will make the country more indebted more unequal and less green. donald trump one big beautiful bill act congress house of representatives senate republican democrat us united states politics president america white clean energy green subsidies climate change tax cut deficit economy economist news finance money monetary interest rate bank"
YouTube Link 2025-07-01T23:16Z 3.8M followers, 505.8K engagements
"Ukraines drone army is transforming war By reshaping the balance between humans and technology on the battlefield cheap drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine. Shashank Joshi our defence editor explains how. Sign up to our defence newsletter: https://econ.st/4dgzw67 How cheap drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine: https://econ.st/4eR1Ayr What are FPV drones: https://econ.st/4hbUHcL"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T17:16Z 3.8M followers, 1M engagements
"Wall Street's king Jamie Dimon on the US presidency CEO of Americas largest and most successful bank JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon heads up a globe-spanning operation worth more than $400BN. In this film Zanny Minton Beddoes the editor-in-chief of The Economist probes his public-policy ideasfrom US-China relations to Bidenomicsand hears his plans for the future. 00:00 - Jamie Dimon the king of Wall St 00:50 - Jamie Dimon on Sino-US relations 06:25 - Jamie Dimon on US leadership 09:53 - The success of Bidenomics 13:04 - Jamie Dimons presidential ambitions Sign up to The Economists daily"
YouTube Link 2023-07-12T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 446.1K engagements
"Incels: how online extremism is changing Incels are an online community of mostly young men some of whom promote violent hatred of women. In the online world violent extremism is evolving in ever more fluid ways with fatal consequences in the real world. Film supported by @mishcondereya See more from our Now & Next series: https://films.economist.com/nowandnext 00:00 - How the internet is changing violent extremism 01:10 - The radicalisation superhighway 02:50 - The myth of the lone wolf 03:47 - Incels QAnon and the digital sphere 04:20 - Violent subcultures and niche communities 05:31 -"
YouTube Link 2022-10-27T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 156.7K engagements
"Altman: there's no magic red button to stop AI Sam Altman chief executive of OpenAI talks to The Economists Editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about how he navigates the risks raised by artificial intelligence. Click here to view the full interview: https://econ.st/3RUSgzm"
YouTube Link 2024-01-17T20:21Z 3.8M followers, 182.3K engagements
"Why Israel is closely watching the Iran protests Could Irans protests spark another war with Israel Anshel Pfeffer our Israel correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss how unrest inside Iran could spill over and seriously ramp up tensions with Israel. 00:00 - What are the Iranian protests and why do they matter to Israel 01:10 - Why would Iran retaliate when it is facing serious problems at home 04:02 - Could Israel use this moment to strike Iran again 07:25 - How might Israel hope to benefit from Irans instability in the long run Listen to the full episode:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-12T18:03Z 3.8M followers, 28.6K engagements
"What is quantitative easing Following the Federal Reserve's latest round of quantitative easing The Economist's Buttonwood columnist Philip Coggan explains how easing monetary policy works Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Get more The Economist Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/ The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news politics business finance science technology and the connections between them. The Economist Economist"
YouTube Link 2012-09-28T12:19Z 3.8M followers, 331.1K engagements
"What's the future of crypto The financial revolution once promised by cryptocurrencies has been knocked off course by regulators and allegations of fraud. So what does the future hold for crypto Cypherpunk stills and Eric Hughes interview under creative commons licence: https://econ.st/3Iijagn 00:00 - The crypto party is over 01:06 - The history 03:30 - What is crypto 04:38 - Uses around the world 06:07 - Layer [--] solutions 07:12 - Web3 08:51 - Data and privacy 10:04 - What is the future of crypto Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the special report here:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-18T12:30Z 3.8M followers, 350.4K engagements
"Could Trumps tariffs cause a global recession Henry Curr our economics editor explains why even if Trump were to u-turn now hes already caused lasting damage to the world economy. Trump donald tariff recession global markets economy finance stockmarket crash bear bull world trade organisation organization china united states us europe brazil india jpmorgan bank chase wells fargo inflation federal reserve jerome powell Trump donald tariff recession global markets economy finance stockmarket crash bear bull world trade organisation organization china united states us europe brazil india"
YouTube Link 2025-04-08T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 189.8K engagements
"What is the universe made of The Earth the sun the stars and everything we can see only comprise five percent of the universe. But what about the other [--] percent Scientists are puzzling over dark matter and dark energy the mysterious components that make up the rest. Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj What is the universe made of Scientists have determined that normal matter the stuff that makes up the earth the stars and everything we can see only makes up a small portion of the universe. The rest is made up of two mysterious components that are shaping our universe in"
YouTube Link 2015-08-20T22:42Z 3.8M followers, 197.7K engagements
"The minimum wage: does it hurt workers Joe Biden has pledged to raise America's national minimum wage to $15 an hour. Economists traditionally believed that minimum wages actually hurt workers but recent research has led to a rethink. Sign up to The Economists newsletter to stay up to date: https://econ.st/3tgaHl5 Find all of our finance and economics coverage: https://econ.st/3pujLQM Why does low unemployment no longer lift inflation https://econ.st/3j8sWEj Why a surge in inflation looks unlikely: https://econ.st/3oHqMg7 What the Big Mac index tells you about currency wars:"
YouTube Link 2021-02-05T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 647.4K engagements
"How vegan burgers can help save the planet When people cook steak theyre also cooking the planet. As meat consumption continues to rise what role can meat alternatives play in a more sustainable food system Read more: https://econ.st/3rvlWHC Film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - What you put on your plate impacts the planet 01:03 - Britains meat-eating habits 03:06 - The environmental impact of meat and dairy 05:43 - Plant-based food is better for the environment 07:03 - The rise of lab-grown meat 09:27 - Transitioning to a plant-based food economy Read Jon Fasmans technology quarterly about the"
YouTube Link 2021-12-02T14:59Z 3.8M followers, 147.7K engagements
"What is the future of the UN Is the United Nations still fit for purpose Anton La Guardia diplomatic editor at The Economist discusses the future of the UN as it marks its 80th birthday with co-host of The Intelligence Jason Palmer. 0:00 What is the state of the United Nations at [--] 0:44 Macron recognises aPalestinian state: why is this significant 2:11 Why does American funding matter so much 5:00 What does the UN look like without America 5:45 Will the UN decay or be Trumpified 7:02 Could the UN come through this period stronger Listen to the full episode:https://econ.st/3Vw8pxn The UNs"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 34.6K engagements
"Climate-change migrants: what can be done Climate change could force hundreds of millions to flee their homes in the coming years. What can countries do to prepare for this mass migration Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Climate migration is on the rise 01:06 - How Louisiana is relocating its flood-victims 03:55 - How managed retreat can resolve climate impacts 05:15 - Global warming spells trouble for the developing world 06:30 - How should governments handle mass climate migration 07:30 - Rising sea levels mean partial submersion for these islands 08:00 - Why the rich world should"
YouTube Link 2023-02-09T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 178.5K engagements
"Public Debt: how much is too much The covid-19 pandemic is set to increase public debt to levels last seen after the second world war. But is rising public debt a cause for concern New economic thinking suggests perhaps not at least for now. Further reading: Find The Economists most recent coverage of covid-19 here: https://econ.st/31E02VY Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter to keep up to date with our latest covid-19 coverage: https://econ.st/3ghRh7W Why economics sometimes changes its mind: https://econ.st/3hXRP41 Read more about the debt after covid-19: https://econ.st/2DtpX92 Why"
YouTube Link 2020-09-08T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.1M engagements
"The new scramble for Africa The past decade has seen a big surge of foreign interest in Africainvolving China India and Russia. If the continent handles this new "scramble" wisely the main winners will be Africans themselves. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram:"
YouTube Link 2019-03-08T18:52Z 3.8M followers, 310.7K engagements
"Can eco-tourism help save the ocean Indonesia's Coral Triangle is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet but destructive fishing practices are threatening ocean life. Meet the conservation pioneers who are reviving these watersbringing species back from the brink of extinction. Film supported by @blancpain Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2zc9nHO Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2zg5DVw Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like"
YouTube Link 2018-07-05T16:07Z 3.8M followers, 223.8K engagements
"How green is the energy revolution really We hear a lot about the need to get off fossil fuels. How is the energy transition really going and how fast is the world moving towards a green future 00:51 How did the war in Ukraine impact the green revolution 05:50 Why is green energy booming in unlikely places 08:31 Rewiring the world for net zero 11:40 Is nuclear energy making a comeback 14:20 Texas: the anti-green future of clean energy 18:09 Do environmentalists need to change Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3s9WjPB Read our quarterly report on electric grids:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 424.7K engagements
"What are NFTs In the past year a new trend in the crypto world has boomed: NFTs or non-fungible tokens. They started as a way for digital artists to have ownership over their work but have transformed into a dizzying new multi-billion-dollar marketplace. Are they worth the hype 00:00 - Are NFTs worth the hype 01:38 - How to sell an NFT 03:24 - Where did NFTs come from 04:51 - Why are NFTs so popular 05:45 - NFTs in the artworld 07:04 - The risks in buying and selling NFTs 08:08 - NFTs in the metaverse 08:53 - The real world uses of NFTs Read Alice Fulwoods cover story on decentralised"
YouTube Link 2022-02-03T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 444.2K engagements
"Dead zones: how chemical pollution is suffocating the sea Parts of the ocean are being starved of oxygen by chemical pollution from land. These so-called dead zones not only decimate marine life but are contributing to climate change. Film supported by Back to Blue https://econ.st/3qw1yW2 00:00 - How dead zones threaten the ocean 00:52 - Why was there sea snot in Turkey 03:20 - What causes low oxygen in the ocean 05:50 - How nutrients pollute the ocean 06:37 - Why farming is one of the main polluters 08:46 - The bizarre harm to marine life 10:24 - How dead zones contribute to climate change"
YouTube Link 2022-01-06T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 303.6K engagements
"Why does Trump want the Panama Canal Donald Trump wants the Panama Canal back. Hes accused Panama of ripping off America and claimed Chinese soldiers run the canal. Why is Trump so fixated on it now #geopolitics #panama #panamacanal #uspolitics #trump"
YouTube Link 2025-01-31T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 70.8K engagements
"Are Ukraines kamikaze drones causing a Russian petrol crisis Oil refineries across Russia are going up in flames. Ukraine is using new long-range drones to strike at Putins petrostate. How are the attacks affecting the worlds third-largest oil producer"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T16:15Z 3.8M followers, 343.9K engagements
"Can extreme poverty ever be eradicated Poverty rates have fallen faster in the past [--] years than at any other time on record. The UN wants extreme poverty to disappear by [----]. We assess the data to see if this is achievable. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2AfBchr It is estimated that somebody escapes extreme poverty every [---] seconds. According to the World Bank anyone on less than $1.90 per day is living in extreme poverty unable to afford basic food clothing healthcare and shelter. Absolute poverty rates have fallen faster in the past [--] years than in"
YouTube Link 2017-11-28T18:27Z 3.8M followers, 187.1K engagements
"How to save humankind (according to James Lovelock) James Lovelock the renowned scientist has died aged [---]. In [----] to mark his 100th birthday The Economist interviewed him about why he thinks the human race is under threat of destructionand his radical plan for saving it. Read more here: https://econ.st/2LKroSQ Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Is the human race under threat of destruction This man thinks so and he has a plan for saving it. Hes a renowned scientist inventor and most famously he is the man who came up with a revolutionary new idea"
YouTube Link 2019-07-26T20:56Z 3.8M followers, 219.2K engagements
"Iran's foreign minister: we are ready for a nuclear deal We are ready to go for a deal but for a fair and balanced deal not a one-sided deal Irans foreign minister Abbas Araghchi tells our journalists. Nicolas Pelham our Middle East correspondent and Adam Roberts our digital editor have been on a rare reporting trip to Tehran. On today's Insider episode they join our top editors to discuss what they learnt from the interview with the foreign minister and what the future holds for the Islamic Republic. iran israeli america trump united states us war peace news nuclear iran israeli america"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T18:40Z 3.8M followers, 66.4K engagements
"Prison: how to break the cycle of reoffending More former prisoners are reoffending than ever before. We reveal the latest efforts to break the cycle in the first episode of our new Economist Films series. Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Huntsville Texas - more prisoners have been executed in this penitentiary than any other jail in the United States. From murderers to petty criminals thousands more languish behind bars for decades. Reoffending is one of the greatest challenges facing justice systems worldwide. But could it be that prisons themselves are at the heart of"
YouTube Link 2015-10-27T12:35Z 3.8M followers, 308.7K engagements
"Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the worlds power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets We answer your questions. film supported by @Infosys 00:00 - Why energy needs to become more sustainable 00:33 - How much energy should come from renewables 01:19 - Why isnt nuclear power used more widely 02:19 - How can solar power be made more efficient 03:34 - Will biofuels become widely used 04:30 - Do electric vehicles make a difference 05:10 - How heating and air conditioning can be more sustainable"
YouTube Link 2021-12-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 276.1K engagements
"What should you study in the age of AI Many of the jobs that graduates will end up doing don't even exist yet. In the age of AI what are the best subjects to study Video supported by @mishcondereya university college degree education ai artificial intelligence graduates economy economics finance career jobs job graduate job job prospects student students carpenter business parents generational wealth employment internships intern apprentice apprenticeship ivy league salary graduate salary school news The Economist Economist Economist Video university college degree education ai artificial"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 95.5K engagements
"How powerful is your passport Passports can tell you a lot about a country. Colour can be a statement of national identity state religion or international co-operation. But not all passports are equal. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2Gbhx2T Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2GeS3C1 Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: http://econ.st/2GaGL1x Follow The Economist on Twitter: http://econ.st/2GbhxzV Follow us"
YouTube Link 2018-03-09T17:44Z 3.8M followers, 2.6M engagements
"Why the cost of rice in Japan has gone crazy The price of rice in Japan has more than doubled in the past year. While some are blaming the shortage on the influx of foreign tourists Ethan Wu our Asia business and finance editor explains why it is really Japans broken production system that is to blame"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 396K engagements
"Romania's last orphanages Over [------] children were abandoned in Romania's orphanages during the communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu. Nearly [--] years on Romania like most other countries is closing down the last of them. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The"
YouTube Link 2018-08-07T17:28Z 3.8M followers, 385.3K engagements
"How would Jordan Bardella run France Jordan Bardella the leader of France's populist-right party the National Rally could be the country's next president. What does his vision for France mean for the EU"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T15:51Z 3.8M followers, 436.9K engagements
"Kaja Kallas: why China doesnt want Ukraine to win Why does China want the war in Ukraine to continue The EUs top diplomat tells our geopolitics editor David Rennie that China is backing Russias war to keep America distracted. china politics geopolitics ukraine russia putin eu europe war in ukraine european union kaja kallas interview the economist the economist insider news current affairs zelensky xi jingping china politics geopolitics ukraine russia putin eu europe war in ukraine european union kaja kallas interview the economist the economist insider news current affairs zelensky xi"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T18:36Z 3.8M followers, 90.2K engagements
"Whats the future of food Over one-third of greenhouse-gas emissions come from food production. For a greener future this urgently needs to change. Whats the future of food in a more sustainable world Our experts answer your questions. This film is supported by @Infosys - https://impact.economist.com/sustainability 00:00 - Foods environmental impact 00:44 - Why its important to make food sustainable 01:34 - Will everyone have to give up meat 02:13 - Can lab-grown meat be scaled up 03:32 - Could nutrients and vitamins be added to new foods 04:52 - Will insects become a new staple food 05:35 -"
YouTube Link 2021-10-27T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 230.8K engagements
"Klarna's CEO on how AI will affect jobs The boss of buy-now pay-later provider Klarna recently admitted he went too far using AI to cut customer service roles and was rehiring people. In an interview with our business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue he explains why he still expects AI to have a significant impact on jobs in the years ahead"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T11:07Z 3.8M followers, 40.5K engagements
"How Trumps Venezuela raid is helping China's Taiwan battle plans Has Trumps Venezuela raid helped China plan military strikes Jeremy Page and Sarah Wu co-hosts of the Drum Tower podcast discuss whether the US assault and extraction of Venezuelan president Nicols Maduro could offer lessons for a possible future attack on Taiwan. 00:00 What lessons will Beijing draw from the US strike 01:05 How is Chinas military preparing for decapitation strikes 02:28 Is the PLA talking more about decapitation operations 04:25 How capable is China of carrying out a decapitation strike 05:20 How concerned is"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T18:02Z 3.8M followers, 60.6K engagements
"The boundaries of superhumanity will be tested in [----] Derided as the doping Olympics the Enhanced Games has drawn intense criticism from sporting bodies. But as The Economists health editor Natasha Loder explains human enhancement is already a $125bn industry. Economist TheEconomist video news politics films EconomistVideo enhancedgames sport Economist TheEconomist video news politics films EconomistVideo enhancedgames sport"
YouTube Link 2026-01-04T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 37.5K engagements
"Why Trumps tariffs are a massive mistake President Trumps tariff plan is the biggest break in American trade policy in over a century. Its also one of the most profound and harmful mistakes of the modern era. Our economics editor Henry Curr explains why its so utterly deluded. economics donald trump economy united states tariffs china vietnam recession us uk european union eu recipricol finance markets stocks shares bonds treasuries dollar economics donald trump economy united states tariffs china vietnam recession us uk european union eu recipricol finance markets stocks shares bonds"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T21:21Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"A potential cure for HIV Scientists have developed a therapeutic vaccine for HIV which has the potential to create a functional cure for the disease. Here's how it works. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Have doctors found a cure for HIV Since [----] the AIDS epidemic has killed around [--] million people. Up until now HIV antiretroviral drugs have been the only way to control the disease. But they create their own problems as antiretrovirals can cost around $10000 a year. Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For"
YouTube Link 2017-05-18T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 706.8K engagements
"Keir Starmer on the threat to centrist politics The Labour party stormed to victory in last years UK general election following a long period in the political wilderness but their popularity has collapsed since they took office. Like their European counterparts they are facing pressure from the left and right. Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes sat down with Keir Starmer the prime minister to discuss his plans to address the countrys problems and what he makes of the rise of the insurgent Reform UK party. Watch the full interview to hear how he hopes to meet the moment. 00:00 The fate"
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T12:11Z 3.8M followers, 16.4K engagements
"Should we be worried about technology The covid-19 pandemic has reinforced humanitys dependence on modern tech but the same tools that enable remote working are also being used to spread disinformation and perpetuate cybercrime. Ambivalence towards technology is nothing new. Read more of our coverage of Science & technology: https://econ.st/3CdkVa5 See our Technology Quarterlies: https://econ.st/3jldAN6 Why is pessimism about the impact of technology nothing new https://econ.st/3Cfme8B Listen to our weekly podcast on vaccine technology: https://econ.st/3joucn8 Listen to our podcast Babbage:"
YouTube Link 2021-08-06T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 281.5K engagements
"Fertility crisis: why IVF isn't working More and more women are using IVF to try to get pregnant. But it is painful expensive and often does not work. Could new more radical technologies eventually provide an answer 00:00 - The female biological clock 01:20 - In vitro fertilisation 04:29 - Egg freezing 09:11 - In vitro gametogenesis 13:10 - What does the future look like Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Read the full report here: https://econ.st/3rs3Nwt The Retrievals a tale of agony and addiction makes listeners squirm: https://econ.st/3rsBi1A We need to"
YouTube Link 2023-07-20T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 138.1K engagements
"Could deepfakes weaken democracy Videos can be faked to make people say things they never actually said. This poses dangers for democracy. Can you spot ALL the deep fake interviews in this film Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Artwork by: Bill Posters and Daniel Howe Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy These videos are all deepfakes. Synthesised content created using artificial intelligence. Deepfakes will make for even more complicated arguments about what is fake news and what is real. And if seeing is no longer believing the very real question is"
YouTube Link 2019-10-22T15:59Z 3.8M followers, 219.1K engagements
"The future of shopping: what's in store The pandemic has upended the way people buyonline retail has soared as high-street shops and malls close. Brands are now racing to exploit one of the most important weapons in the battle for buyers: their customers data. Read our special report on the future of shopping here: https://econ.st/2Q8XQC2 Read more of our business coverage: https://econ.st/2OsXUw2 Listen to Money Talks weekly podcast on markets the economy and business: https://econ.st/3cC4lor How online sales are affecting supermarket profits: https://econ.st/3ctYwcE Are brands turning their"
YouTube Link 2021-03-18T16:31Z 3.8M followers, 799.1K engagements
"Why calories are a con Calorie-counting has been central to people's understanding of weight loss for over a century. Given that the great majority of diets failcould the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For decades people who want to control their weight have been told to count calories. Given that the great majority of diets fail is this good advice Could the calorie be one of the biggest delusions in dietary history The idea of counting calories was introduced by Wilbur Atwater. He"
YouTube Link 2019-03-21T17:02Z 3.8M followers, 185.7K engagements
"Climate change technology: is shading the earth too risky If the world is getting too hot why not give it some shade Solar geoengineering could halt global warming but there are risks to this controversial technology. 00:00 - Is solar geoengineering worth the risks 00:41 - On the frontline of climate change 01:40 - What is solar geoengineering 02:05 - Why the Saami Council stopped a research project 03:33 - Why we need more research 05:05 - The risk of global political tension 06:12 - The risk of termination shock 07:07 - What is marine cloud brightening 09:04 - The risk of unequal effects"
YouTube Link 2022-04-21T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 745.8K engagements
"Why Trump is bailing out Argentinas Milei President Trump has taken the unusual step of stabilising Argentinas peso showing just how far hell go to support ideological allies like Javier Milei. Our Latin America correspondent Kinley Salmon explains why this intervention may do little for Argentinas economyor Mileis re-election The Economist argentina united states trump politics The Economist argentina united states trump politics"
YouTube Link 2025-09-25T18:43Z 3.8M followers, 337.4K engagements
"Could markets topple the global economy What will the next year hold for the global economy In the week we publish our new edition of The World Ahead our future-gazing guide to the coming year our top editors consider what an AI stockmarket correction could mean for the global economy and the US consumer. 00:00 - How markets could topple the economy 00:46 - Exposure of the US consumer to the stockmarket 02:06 - How AI compares to previous technological bubbles 03:09 - How the Trump administration could react 05:06 - Impact on the rest of the world 06:39 - Is AI really taking peoples jobs"
YouTube Link 2025-11-15T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 104.2K engagements
"How migration could make the world richer Many of the recent political shifts in the Westthe election of Donald Trump the rise of populism in Europe and Brexitcan be partially attributed to the fear of mass migration. Yet increasing migration is one of the quickest ways to make the world richer. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The"
YouTube Link 2019-11-29T17:59Z 3.8M followers, 226.6K engagements
"Could digital currencies put banks out of business Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been billed as a major disruptor to finance. But digital currencies issued by governments might be even more radicalthey may even threaten the future of traditional banking. Read our special report The Future of Banking : https://econ.st/3tuTT8y Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3a6aZmv Read more of our coverage on Finance & Economics: https://econ.st/3b0g3cs Listen to Economists podcast Money Talks: the age of free money: https://econ.st/3eUduK3 Is digital yuan set to transform"
YouTube Link 2021-05-08T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"Generative AI: what is it good for Generative AI is the technology behind the wave of new online tools used by millions around the world. As the technology is ever more widely deployed what are its current strengths and its weaknesses 00:00 - What is generative AI 00:46 - Breakthroughs and take-up of the technology 02:03 - Strengths 03:32 - Weaknesses Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI How to invest in AI: https://econ.st/3IF8EA7 Find more of our latest coverage on AI: https://econ.st/3OS1cFZ Why large AI models will transform how we live and work:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-29T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 213.4K engagements
"The future of work: is your job safe The world of work will be radically different in the future. From hyper-surveillance of staff to digital nomadism to robots taking jobshow where and why we work is changing beyond all recognition. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy This is the workforce of the future. Technology is transforming the world of work beyond all recognition creating groundbreaking opportunities. But it's also eroding the rights of workers. Some even fear a dystopian jobless future. But are these"
YouTube Link 2019-01-16T17:04Z 3.8M followers, 1.9M engagements
"Africa: Islamic State's next frontier Islamic State has been largely driven out of its territory in the Middle East. But the terrorist organisation's ideology lives on and is taking root in Africa where jihadist violence has increased by 300% since [----]. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2KFeocg Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2KFepNm Follow The"
YouTube Link 2018-08-09T16:02Z 3.8M followers, 256.1K engagements
"Transforming cities with technology Cities are growing faster than at any time in history straining services and infrastructure. Technology-driven advances are at the forefront of solving this age-old problem Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 By [----] two thirds of the worlds population will live in cities. Urbanisation is happening faster than at any time in human history. Globally [---] million people are living in slums. Cities cant add housing fast enough. Today an estimated one billion vehicles are already bringing urban areas to a standstill."
YouTube Link 2017-10-31T14:58Z 3.8M followers, 618.7K engagements
"John Bolton: Trump would sell out Taiwan for a deal They should be scared. John Bolton the US Presidents former national security adviser says Donald Trump would sell out Taiwan for a trade deal with China. US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relations President Trump Taiwan Asia politics GOP Republicans US Trump Donald Trump Foreign Policy news current affairs The Economist economist China America The United States USA John Bolton Bolton International Relations President Trump"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T17:34Z 3.8M followers, 314.5K engagements
"How is Israel getting away with its actions in Gaza Amid mounting evidence of war crimes Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has announced a new offensive on Gaza City. Our foreign editor looks at who could stop him. war gaza palestine israel netanyahu binyamin benjamin middle east smotrich gaza city ben-gvir journalist news britain uk france idf israel defence forces hostage genocide channel [--] b'tselem human rights international law legal supreme court australia canada trump germany arms weapons sales donald president united states marco rubio europe coalition bezalel america war gaza"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T21:33Z 3.8M followers, 244K engagements
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YouTube Link 2023-05-22T12:35Z 3.8M followers, 192.3K engagements
"Can universal basic income help society In parts of California there are plans to give people no-strings-attached cash whether they have a job or not. It's hoped these trials could be the solution to a potentially jobless dystopian future. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2019-02-13T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 214.3K engagements
"The Balfour Declaration's impact [---] years on The Balfour Declaration was penned [---] years ago but its legacy still resonates in the Middle East today. How did a letter only 67-words long ignite [---] years of conflict Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 [---] years ago this week Arthur Balfour the British foreign secretary penned a letter that would change the face of the Middle East. The letter published on November 2nd [----] led to the creation of the State of Israel and would spark almost a century of conflict. The American Colony Hotel has hosted"
YouTube Link 2017-11-03T12:10Z 3.8M followers, 359.9K engagements
"How an obsession with home ownership can ruin the economy Many dream of owning their own home and thanks to huge financial incentives in the rich world many have been able to so. But government policies to encourage home ownership were a huge mistake. Read more here: https://econ.st/2v6sHo6 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on"
YouTube Link 2020-01-22T17:12Z 3.8M followers, 2.1M engagements
"Why China and Russia don't fear the West Why dont Russia and China fear the West David Rennie our geopolitics editor examines how Europe and America are being confused and divided by their rivals"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T10:01Z 3.8M followers, 2.5M engagements
"Who controls the West Bank More than [-----] Palestinians have been displaced in the occupied West Bank in the last month because of Israels latest operation. Its reignited a long-standing question about the Palestinian territory: who controls the West Bank"
YouTube Link 2025-02-27T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 14.3K engagements
"The future of war New technology is transforming the way wars are fought and not just in Ukraine. As tension increases between China and America over Taiwan what does the future of war look like 00:00 Lessons from the Ukraine war 01:03 How drones are shaping war 04:40 Starlink is a lifeline for soldiers 06:15 Why China fears Starlink 07:25 The role of AI in wars of the future 10:15 Defence spending on AI 10:50 Concerns about algorithmic warfare 12:55 Will China weaponise cyberwarfare 14:40 The tragedy of war Find our special report on how technology is changing the battlefield here:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-04T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 785.5K engagements
"Meet the heir to Rupert Murdochs media empire The decades-long succession saga is finally overRupert Murdoch's media empire will be inherited by his son Lachlan. Our media editor Tom Wainwright delves into the details of Murdochs eldest boy"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T16:01Z 3.8M followers, 52.2K engagements
"The global food crisis explained The war in Ukraine threatens the world with unprecedented hunger. Even with a deal in place to get Ukraine's food exports moving serious weaknesses in the global food system would remain. Can anything be done to prevent future crises 00:00 - The emerging global food crisis 00:31 - Why is mass hunger on the rise 02:26 - The impact of energy price rises 03:46 - The food crisis in Tunisia 05:06 - How hunger is driving increased civil unrest 07:06 - Export bans and stockpiling can do more harm than good 09:09 - Why global food crises will keep happening Find all"
YouTube Link 2022-07-19T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 962.5K engagements
"Why is vanilla so expensive In recent years natural vanilla has sometimes been more expensive than silver by weight. Vanilla farmers in Madagascar are cashing inbut violence theft and volatile markets are threatening their prospects. Read more here: https://econ.st/2W5qwNB Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy From ice cream to cakes and even perfume vanilla is the go-to flavour the world over. In recent years the price of natural vanilla has shot up. At one point it was more expensive than silver by weight. 80% of the worlds vanilla is grown in the"
YouTube Link 2019-05-15T17:09Z 3.8M followers, 2.3M engagements
"What to expect from King Charles III King Charles III has very large shoes to fill. How will he change the British royal family 00:00 - Britain has a new king 01:08 - The English constitution 01:57 - The importance of religion 03:56 - Charles has big shoes to fill 06:09 - Slimming down the monarchy 07:21 - Will Charles be a meddling king 08:44 - Could there be a constitutional crisis 10:35 - The future of the British monarchy What will Charles do now https://econ.st/3RLTCdS The Queens death is the end of an era: https://econ.st/3Db6Jl2 Queen Elizabeth II the weight of duty:"
YouTube Link 2022-09-09T14:38Z 3.8M followers, 1.7M engagements
"Central banks will face political pressure in [----] In [----] President Trumps chosen replacement for chair of the Federal Reserve will indicate whether central bank independence can hold in America. The Economists economics editor Henry Curr explains how central banks across the rich world are increasingly coming under political pressure. Economist TheEconomist news politics film video EconomistVideo CentralBank Trump DonaldTrump USA America Economist TheEconomist news politics film video EconomistVideo CentralBank Trump DonaldTrump USA America"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 165.6K engagements
"Plastic pollution: is it really that bad Nine in ten Europeans worry about plastics impact on the environment. But plastic is not the worst offender when compared to other kinds of pollution The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary The Economist Films Plastic the Ocean Waste Climate Change Water Human waste Global Warming The Sea Economist video Economist films Sea life pollution ocean pollution seal fish plastic fish plastic seal The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary The Economist Films Plastic"
YouTube Link 2018-09-20T16:45Z 3.8M followers, 628.4K engagements
"Welcome to the deficit-populism doom loop Why cant governments stop the rise of populist parties and satisfy the markets Gavin Jackson our finance writer explains why politicians face an impossible dilemma: fixing weak economies with only deeply unpopular policies to choose from"
YouTube Link 2025-09-16T17:06Z 3.8M followers, 186.5K engagements
"The problem with diversifying investments Is it still worth diversifying your investment portfolio Joshua Roberts our capital markets correspondent explains why this strategy for safer returns is becoming increasingly ineffective"
YouTube Link 2025-07-15T10:39Z 3.8M followers, 28K engagements
"What will people wear in the future Innovation in fashion is sparking radical change. In the future clothes could be computers made with materials designed and grown in a lab. Film supported by @TheWoolmarkCompany Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy A new wave of innovation is fuelling a radical change in fashion. Wearable technology data automation and lab-grown materials will have a major impact on what people will be wearing in the future. Since the birth of sewing and weaving technology has always led developments in fashion. The Industrial"
YouTube Link 2019-01-10T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 267.4K engagements
"Kaja Kallas: can the European Union survive in an era of strongmen Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are threatening the longstanding values of the European Union. Kaja Kallas the EUs high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and former prime minister of Estonia speaks to our geopolitics editor David Rennie about how the union can navigate an increasingly turbulent and hostile world. #putin #trump #xijinping 00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - How China views the Russia-Ukraine war 01:20 - Europes economic influence over China 03:24 - Could the EU use its anti-coercion"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T19:01Z 3.8M followers, 33K engagements
"Kaja Kallas on Putins other path to victory in Ukraine How could Russia win off the battlefield The EUs top diplomat and our geopolitics editor David Rennie discuss how Putin could achieve his objectives if Ukraine becomes a failed democracy. Kaja Kallas says democracy in Ukraine is not perfect and it would need further reform to become a member of the European Union. Economist news current affairs war in ukraine russia politics putin eu europe european union zelensky geopolitics Economist news current affairs war in ukraine russia politics putin eu europe european union zelensky geopolitics"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T17:01Z 3.8M followers, 50K engagements
"The hidden cost of black hair Hair is an important part of black womens identity but throughout history it has also been a target of oppression. What is the true cost of having black hair 00:00 - What does your hair mean to you 01:17 - Current attitudes towards textured hair 02:37 - How has black hair been viewed historically 05:12 - Adhering to white expectations 06:14 - Why is black hair so expensive 07:30 - The economics of the black hair care industry 09:16 - The health detriments of products and treatments 11:12 - What is the natural hair movement Read Tamara Gilkes Borrs [----] piece on"
YouTube Link 2021-10-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 493.1K engagements
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YouTube Link 2023-08-01T16:25Z 3.8M followers, 279.6K engagements
"What Trumps Big Beautiful Bill means for America President Donald Trump called it a Big Beautiful Bill. Its big but definitely not beautiful. The three co-hosts of The Economists Checks and Balance podcastCharlotte Howard our New York bureau chief Idrees Kahloon our Washington bureau chief and John Prideaux our US editordiscuss the effects Trumps budget bill will have on Americas lawmaking and on his voter base. [-----] - Has the Big Beautiful Bill" killed traditional legislating [-----] - How do Trump voters feel about the economic impact of the big beautiful bill [-----] - How will the bill"
YouTube Link 2025-07-04T19:00Z 3.8M followers, 162.1K engagements
"How stablecoins are disrupting global finance Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that could make payments faster and cheaper. But could they also threaten the financial system as we know it"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T16:01Z 3.8M followers, 136K engagements
"Is Russia now winning the war in Ukraine Plagued by corruption and weakened on the battlefield Ukraine now risks being beaten at the negotiating table. If it does not show that it is willing to talk peace it risks losing American support. Zanny Minton Beddoes our editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our experts dissect the latest peace plan and what it means for Ukraine. #ukraine #russia Ukraine Russia Russia-Ukraine war Ukraine-russia war conflict US USA America peace plan peace proposal corruption scandal zelensky putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy vladmir putin drones yermak"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T12:15Z 3.8M followers, 112.3K engagements
"How long will Donald Trump and Xi Jinpings trade war truce last Can Donald Trump and Xi Jinpings truce really last China and America have been at economic loggerheads for years over international trade. Jeremy Page our Chief China correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss what the two leaders promised what they left out and whether the deal can stand the test of time. 00:00: Why was Donald Trump in South Korea 00:30: What did China say after Trump called the meeting amazing 01:10: So what exactly did they agree on 02:49: What remains outstanding whats not in"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 30.8K engagements
"How powerful is Nigel Farage Nigel Farage's Reform UK has had a historic day including winning the by-election in Runcorn and Helsby by just six votes. Matthew Holehouse our British political correspondent explains why Farage won't stop there"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T18:15Z 3.8M followers, 84.1K engagements
"Americas stimulus package: is it working America has spent trillions of dollars on stimulus packages to prop up its economy in the face of the covid-19 pandemic. But is it workingand what will the long-term effects be Our experts answer your questions. Question timecodes: 00:00 Introduction to US economic stimulus 00:44 Where does the stimulus money come from 01:43 Will the funds actually reach the people who need it most 03:00 How does the American economic stimulus compare to other countries globally 04:08 Has the increased unemployment benefit disincentivised people from going back to work"
YouTube Link 2020-08-27T15:30Z 3.8M followers, 216.7K engagements
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YouTube Link 2025-09-03T16:26Z 3.8M followers, 78.7K engagements
"OpenAI chair explains why every business will need an AI agent In this new season of the Boss Class podcast host Andrew Palmer sits down with Bret Taylor Chair of OpenAI and co-founder of Sierra to discuss the future of AI agents and their impact on businesses around the world. Listen to the new series of Boss Class here: https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/boss-class 00:00 - What made Bret Taylor pay attention to AI 01:25 - Why is generative AI different from past computing 05:30 - Why does AI feel overhyped and underwhelming 12:10 - How do you manage risk with AI 21:09 - What does the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 16.8K engagements
"Jamie Dimon calls Trump credit-card cap a disaster The boss of one of the world's biggest banks says Donald Trumps plan to cap credit-card costs would be an economic disaster. Jamie Dimon the CEO of JPMorgan Chase tells The Economists editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes that it would significantly harm many Americans and explains how to prove it. Trump Economics economist news current affairs tariffs tariff immigration us america united states prices inflation trade ceo Jamie Dimon Dimon JP Morgan Chase JP Morgan zanny minton beddoes the economist dollars davos switzerland credit card card"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 123.7K engagements
"Foreign aid: who gives the most and where does it go Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2AAzFCG Rich countries are giving away more in aid than at any other time on record. In [----] more than $140bn was distributed around the world. According to the latest breakdown in [----] America gave the most money away - nearly $31bn to at least [--] countries and organisations such as the world bank. This included $770m to Pakistan and $250m to Mexico. This may sound"
YouTube Link 2017-12-08T15:15Z 3.8M followers, 226.7K engagements
"Jamie Dimon on whether CEOs are afraid of Trump Is corporate America too scared to criticise Donald Trump The Economists editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes puts that question to the boss of one of the world's biggest banks. When asked whether there is a climate of fear in America Jamie Dimon the CEO of JPMorgan Chase says I think thats clear". Trump Economics economist news current affairs tariffs tariff immigration us america united states prices inflation trade ceo Jamie Dimon Dimon JP Morgan Chase JP Morgan zanny minton beddoes the economist dollars davos switzerland credit card card"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T19:38Z 3.8M followers, 532.2K engagements
"Are Japanese people finally quitting their jobs In Japan the ideal worker was once employed fresh from graduation and expected to stick with one company for life. But the rigid salaryman model is crumbling. Our Japan reporter Moeka Iida explains why #japan #employment #work"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T16:00Z 3.8M followers, 308.8K engagements
"Ken Griffin on Trumps economic policy Ken Griffin CEO and co-founder of Citadel says tariff uncertainty has pushed up inflation and discouraged investment while curbing immigration risks high prices and a loss of talent. Economist TheEconomist EconomistInsider Insider TheEconomistInsider news politics Davos film TV video EconomistVideo Trump economics economy economicpolicy KenGriffin Economist TheEconomist EconomistInsider Insider TheEconomistInsider news politics Davos film TV video EconomistVideo Trump economics economy economicpolicy KenGriffin"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T17:23Z 3.8M followers, 465.7K engagements
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YouTube Link 2023-06-12T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements
"How OnlyFans transformed porn OnlyFans transformed the online porn industry by charging users to subscribe. Its most famous creator Bonnie Blue told The Economist she made $250000 from the site in March [----]. With the platform now on sale for $8bn who might buy it porn sex onlyfans bonnie blue fansly adult content sexual business internet digital online website economics economist news sale markets lewd pornography porn sex onlyfans bonnie blue fansly adult content sexual business internet digital online website economics economist news sale markets lewd pornography"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T14:03Z 3.8M followers, 52.8K engagements
"Has the world reached peak Trump There is no love lost between Donald Trump and John Bolton his former national security adviser. Mr Bolton made a dramatic exit from the first Trump administration after months of tension. Since then he has been a fierce critic of the presidents character and competence. He has also been indicted for transmitting and storing classified informationwhich he denies. Mr Bolton joins David Rennie our geopolitics editor to dissect Mr Trumps worldview evaluate his America-first foreign policy and consider the future of American power. 00:00 - Is Donald Trump on a"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T17:37Z 3.8M followers, 477.6K engagements
"Trump's plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense Donald Trumps plan to take Greenland is dangerous nonsense. America has long retained a base on the territory and its firms are already free to apply to mine its resources. The Economists foreign editor Adam Roberts argues that Congress has the power to block annexation or a purchase and that it should do so. donald trump greenland united states denmark ice minerals rare earths resources donald trump greenland united states denmark ice minerals rare earths resources"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:13Z 3.8M followers, 331.2K engagements
"Islamic State prisoners have escaped in Syria Over [---] suspected Islamic State prisoners have escaped in north-east Syria. The breakout follows a government offensive that has driven Kurdish forces from swathes of territory the Kurds once controlled. Gareth Browne our Middle East correspondent reports from the ground"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T22:00Z 3.8M followers, 17.7K engagements
"Could Donald Trump end Iran's internet blackout Iran is experiencing its sixth day of a nationwide internet blackout as authorities try to quell some of the biggest protests the country has ever seen. President Trump has said he wants to rescue the protesters and help restore the internetcan he news iran protest protesters protester tehran isfahan ayatollah mullah ali khamenei president donald trump potus united states irgc hardline internet starlink net web connection phone wifi media freedom government activism activist economist economy poverty currency rial food water vpn elon musk spacex"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T13:47Z 3.8M followers, 84.9K engagements
"How MDMA is being used to treat PTSD MDMA the active ingredient in the party drug ecstasy is being touted as a game-changing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is being trialled in Americaand for one army veteran the drug has been a life-saver. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy In America around [--] military veterans kill themselves every day. John served in Iraq during the Second Gulf War. His experiences left him with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. The mental suffering has been so great but he was suicidal for eight years. An"
YouTube Link 2018-10-11T17:15Z 3.8M followers, 140.8K engagements
"How Netanyahus rival would end the war in Gaza One of Binyamin Netanyahus main rivals in Israels election Naftali Bennett says he would smoke out Hamas from Gaza in an interview with The Economist. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international relations Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war Benjamin Netanyahu Bibi Netanyahu Jerusalem Islam Islamists IDF Israeli Military Knesset Bennett Naftali Bennett Hamas Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T17:53Z 3.8M followers, 36.2K engagements
"Why is Donald Trump picking on Switzerland Donald Trump announced Swiss exports to America will soon face tariffs of 39% which came as a shock to Switzerland"
YouTube Link 2025-08-06T14:16Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements
"How much of Gaza has Israel destroyed Israel has begun its offensive on Gaza City the largest remaining civilian centre in the strip. Gaza is now almost entirely uninhabitablebut the damage isnt solely from Israeli airstrikes"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T20:38Z 3.8M followers, 1.6M engagements
"What would Kevin Warshs Federal Reserve look like The Economist Donald Trump has tapped Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. But what does Warsh really stand for So far markets have reacted positively to his nomination but some fear he is in the pocket of the president and could do some serious damage to the economy. Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our economics editors unpack Warshanomics and ask how it would work in practice. #US #Economics #Trump #Warsh #FederalReserve 00:00 - What is Warshanomics 01:09 - Kevin Warshs"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T17:50Z 3.8M followers, 33.8K engagements
"Gene editing: should you be worried From combating climate change to curing disease to creating designer babies gene-editing technologies have the potential to transform lives. What risks do they pose 00:00 - Gene editing: risk v reward 01:06 - Cavendish bananas are under threat 03:47 - GM crops have a bad reputation 05:18 - GM mosquitoes could reduce transmissible viruses 07:50 - Ethical concerns around genetic interventions 09:30 - Editing genes with CRISPR 10:57 - CRISPR could cure sickle-cell disease 12:31 - Controversial applications of CRISPR 15:23 - Could gene editing lead to designer"
YouTube Link 2022-03-17T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 961.1K engagements
"Who Is Xi Jinping This year Xi Jinping is expected to begin a historic third term as president cementing his status as Chinas strongest leader since Mao. The future of China's [---] billion peopleand perhaps world peacenow depend to a large extent on the mind of one man. So who is President Xi and what is his vision for China and its place in the world 00:00 - Who is Xi Jinping 01:56 - The princelings 03:08 - Purge of the CCP 05:33 - Life in Liangjiahe 09:06 - Lai Changxing 09:53 - Climbing the party ladder 10:42 - What is Xis vision 11:34 - Surveillance and stability 13:16 - Chinas future"
YouTube Link 2022-09-28T16:30Z 3.8M followers, 761.9K engagements
"Why you have an accent in a foreign language Ever wondered why it's so hard to sound like a local when you go on holiday Discover the pronunciation tips your teachers may have missed. Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Why you have an accent in a foreign language: https://econ.st/3YACr3Q The Economists summer reads: https://econ.st/3OXjvJb The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary holiday accents Spanish learning English native English speaker speaking English learning Spanish English language English language"
YouTube Link 2023-08-17T13:30Z 3.8M followers, 998.1K engagements
"Why Mamdani needs New Yorks millionaires Zohran Mamdani says he will fix New York City's problems by taxing the rich to fund a fairer city. But there's a problem with that plan as our Wall Street editor Mike Bird explains"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 457K engagements
"America's new ship-killer missiles near Taiwan America has deployed its NMESIS ship-killing missile system to islands near Taiwan for the first time. Hosted on the Philippines' northern island of Basco NMESIS is small easy to move and hard to find. America hopes its deployment will help deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan united states china taiwan nmesis Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System missile system navy marine expeditionary ship interdiction humvee america batanes basco philippines island usmc marine corps marines ally japan chinese prc people's republic of pla liberation"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T16:15Z 3.8M followers, 298.2K engagements
"Netanyahu on why journalists cant enter Gaza without the IDF At least [---] journalists have been killed in Gaza since the start of the war and the international media has been barred from independently entering the strip altogether. In an interview with The Economist Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the Israel Defence Forces dont target journalists and that their access is restricted because its a warzone. Binyamin Netanyahu Netanyahu Israel Gaza Palestine Economist The Economist Politics international affairs international realtions Israel-Gaza war Israel-Gaza conflict America war"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T19:06Z 3.8M followers, 57.1K engagements
"Why Trumps Venezuela oil gamble wont pay off Has Trump just pulled off the most brazen oil heist in history Vijay Vaitheeswaran The Economists Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor talks to Ethan Wu and Mike Bird co-hosts of The Money Talks podcast about why America might never benefit from Venezuelas vast oil reserves. 00:00 Why Venezuelas vast oil reserves are so difficult to use 02:29 Heavy vs light crude: why Venezuelan oil is different 04:38 Why big oil wont invest in Venezuela again 06:23 What oil prices would make Venezuela viable 08:41 Why this oil strategy feels outdated today"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 520.2K engagements
"Why MAGA loves Viktor Orban Donald Trumps MAGA movement sees a role model in Hungarys Viktor Orban. As Europes longest-serving leader he has undermined democratic norms and concentrated power. But while there are echoes in Trumps second-term agenda America may not be as easy to bend. donald trump maga make america great again united states us america usa politics hungary viktor orban democracy illiberal liberal republican conservative constitution founding fathers media european union eu europe judge judiciary law legal power corrupt cronies executive order president prime minister lgbt"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T16:29Z 3.8M followers, 60.3K engagements
"How OSINT has given Ukraine a strategic advantage How has satellite imagery and open-source intelligence helped Ukraine to fight back against Russias invasion Will Marshall co-founder and CEO of Planet tells The Economists defence editor Shashank Joshi how his company has supported Ukraine with satellite dataand what it reveals about information advantage ethics and the growing role of private technology firms in modern warfare. 00:00 How OSINT supports Ukraines war effort 01:30 The role of tech firms in conflict 03:30 Satellites and the Russian threat Watch the full show:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T14:40Z 3.8M followers, 48.9K engagements
"Discover Hyderabad Hyderabad India's fourth biggest city is fast becoming one of the most exciting visitor destinations in the country. Its booming tech scene is attracting global attention and transforming this ancient city into a cosmopolitan hotspot. Film supported by @incredibleindia Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Discover Colombo: https://youtu.be/4COeTrjB6hA Discover Buenos Aires: https://youtu.be/q0pMg6rvc0s Discover Miami: https://youtu.be/sCi4FBN-7dA Discover Oaska: https://youtu.be/cNIrkT3WB24 Discover London:"
YouTube Link 2018-11-07T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 575.1K engagements
"Liberalism: where did it come from and are its days numbered Liberalism has been the dominant political philosophy in the West for more than [---] years. Populists say liberals are too elite and are out of touch with ordinary people. Here's what you need to know about liberalism and its place in modern society. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2HbzON6 #openfuture Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2H8ZBWy Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk"
YouTube Link 2018-04-17T16:18Z 3.8M followers, 515K engagements
"Why are strip clubs vanishing Why are strip clubs in Britain vanishing Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast and our writer Rohan Banerjee pull back the curtain on adult entertainment lounges and what the future might hold for them. 00:00 - What are strip clubs really like 01:23 - Who goes to strip clubs 02:08 - Are strip clubs doing well 02:40 - How many strip clubs are left in the UK 03:23 - Why did you go to a strip club in Norwich 03:52 - What restrictions are coming from local councils 04:42 - Is government regulation a good thing Listen to the full episode:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T16:31Z 3.8M followers, 215.1K engagements
"Why Nigeria has a big power problem 90m people in Nigeria don't have access to electricity. The Economists Africa correspondent Ore Ogunbiyi explains why Nigeria has more people without electricity than any other country"
YouTube Link 2025-08-21T16:42Z 3.8M followers, 131.3K engagements
"Is this how the Western alliance dies Donald Trumps pursuit of Greenlandand his willingness to use intimidation and economic coercion to get itcould deal a deathblow to the post-war order. Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief Edward Carr deputy editor and a panel of our expert journalists discuss whether the diplomatic spat could be the end of the West as we know it. trump greenland the west nato new world order the economist news politics international geopolitics trump greenland the west nato new world order the economist news politics international geopolitics"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T17:25Z 3.8M followers, 48.2K engagements
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