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# ![@theeconomist Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UC0p5jTq6Xx_DosDFxVXnWaQ.png) @theeconomist The Economist

The Economist posts on YouTube about politics, donald trump, china, united states the most. They currently have [---------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [---------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  #6370 [finance](/list/finance)  #1751 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  #5052 [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  #1213 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [us election](/list/us-election)  [social networks](/list/social-networks)  [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  [financial services](/list/financial-services) 

**Social topic influence**
[politics](/topic/politics) #666, [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump) #249, [china](/topic/china) #631, [united states](/topic/united-states) #1735, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #916, [the world](/topic/the-world) #1127, [finance](/topic/finance) #134, [future](/topic/future), [russia](/topic/russia) #1350, [what is](/topic/what-is)

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"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, 19.5K 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, 329.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FcN3HnQz3y4)  2023-08-17T13:30Z 3.8M followers, 998.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HF16N3TtIyw)  2026-01-09T19:06Z 3.8M followers, 57.1K 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


"Is McKinsey losing its crown to AI McKinsey the consulting giant is approaching its centenary but growth has slowed and rivals are closing in. Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast and Tom Lee-Devlin our business editor explore whether this industry titan can stay top dog. 00:00 - Has McKinsey lost its shine 00:40 - What is happening at McKinsey 01:09 - How did McKinsey grow in the past 02:08 - How does McKinsey compare to BCG 03:05 - Why are McKinsey struggling 04:17 - Could AI be a threat to consultancy 05:25 - How could AI change the industry 06:33 - What will be the long-term"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QXAXNcRs7gQ)  2025-08-11T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 358.1K 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, 319K 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, 544.6K 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


"See what three degrees of global warming looks like If global temperatures rise three degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels the results would be catastrophic. Its an entirely plausible scenario and this film shows you what it would look like. 00:00 - What will a 3C world look like 00:57 - Climate change is already having devastating effects 02:58 - How climate modelling works 04:06 - Nowhere is safe from global warming 05:20 - The impact of prolonged droughts 08:24 - Rising sea levels storm surges and flooding 10:27 - Extreme heat and wet-bulb temperatures 12:51 - Increased migration"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uynhvHZUOOo)  2021-10-30T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 4.9M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DCQmayWbeY0)  2025-08-22T20:38Z 3.8M followers, 1.6M 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, 261.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GqbyFIhp0wU)  2025-07-03T16:15Z 3.8M followers, 298.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K6R-WGOqjC0)  2018-11-07T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 575.1K engagements


"Climate change: what is ocean acidification As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate changes so-called evil twin Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the oceans deepest point reveal its past 02:55 Why are baby oysters dying 04:08 Is the ocean acidic 05:21 What is causing ocean acidification 06:01 Why are corals dissolving / Will deep sea ecosystems survive 08:35 A threat to human livelihoods 10:42 What are the potato chips of the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OVWZyDz--30)  2023-02-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 581.3K engagements


"How pacemakers work How pacemakers work. Animated explanation of the mechanics of the human heart and the devices that can assist it Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Implantable pacemakers and defibrillators are devices that apply electric shocks to maintain the rhythm of the heart and if necessary restart it. As the technology improves and the list of treatable conditions grows the number of devices being implanted is increasing steadily and now exceeds half a million a year. The heart is made up of four chambers; two atria and two ventricles. On each side the atrium is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SMXBR_YFocs)  2010-04-21T13:55Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M 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, 66.9K 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, 13.1K engagements


"Could the AI bubble pop Trillions of dollars are being poured into artificial intelligence. Our deputy editor Tom Standage and our AI writer Alex Hern ask whether investors big bet might make sense. Click the link to watch this weeks show and find out what could happen if the AI stockmarket blows up. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/09/07/what-if-the-ai-stockmarket-blows-up"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iWl7OMxZSUU)  2025-11-05T11:31Z 3.8M followers, 265.7K engagements


"Why St Patrick's Day went global St Patricks Day is celebrated by 149m people in America alone. How did Ireland's saint's day become a global event 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: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Medium:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jEKY1H86Kqw)  2019-03-16T15:51Z 3.8M followers, 397K 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, 34.1K 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, 696.3K 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, 975.9K 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, 308.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Iz7uYJwBpIY)  2025-05-07T16:29Z 3.8M followers, 60.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ko-kOHo60gM)  2025-09-03T16:31Z 3.8M followers, 215.1K 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, 261.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mx-I3lvGEOg)  2025-08-21T16:42Z 3.8M followers, 131.2K engagements


"Why NATO is struggling with Russian drones Can NATO protect its skies from Russia On September 10th NATO experienced the worst-ever violation of its airspace when [--] Russian drones entered Poland. On paper the alliance has an incredibly capable air-defence system. But drones present a new threat. Shashank Joshi our defence editor explains why russia war ukraine poland drone united states nato north atlantic treaty organisation awacs e-3 sentry plane boeing e-3 E3 sentry germany estonia denmark border britain dragonfire laser anti-aircraft gun kyiv europe technology tech fight Gerbera shahed"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=REcAnIQiqHw)  2025-10-02T11:48Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Are nitazenes the new fentanyl A dangerous opioid forgotten for decades is on the rise in illicit drug markets around the world. Emilie Steinmark our Science correspondent and Alok Jha host of the Babbage podcast investigate whats fuelled the spread of deadly nitazenes. 00:00 What are nitazines 00:40 Why are we hearing about them now 05:04 Why are they so dangerous even in small doses 06:05 Why are nitazines appearing on the drug market now 08:32 Did drug prohibition lead to the rise of nitazines 09:49 How can countries respond and monitor nitazene use 12:03 How can we prevent the next"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SqDB4l8XBw0)  2025-11-06T16:59Z 3.8M followers, 42.1K 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, 18.1K engagements


"Could China win a trade war with America China and America have hit each other with eye-watering tariffs. Its an economic poker match between two superpowers but could China have the better cards China United States Xi Jinping trade war america deepseek huawei tech ai shipping cargo global economics economy money finance economist donald trump trump jr white house navarro tariff tariffs iphone apple China United States Xi Jinping trade war america deepseek huawei tech ai shipping cargo global economics economy money finance economist donald trump trump jr white house navarro tariff tariffs"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ejCXM2IrEmU)  2025-04-13T10:01Z 3.8M followers, 1.6M engagements


"How did Kosovo become a country Kosovo Europe's newest country was formed [--] years ago this week. It is peaceful today but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2BZBGtD In [----] Kosovo became Europes newest country. This small landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europes most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war. Today Kosovo is peaceful but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jo8k44_WgGg)  2018-02-15T19:45Z 3.8M followers, 1M 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, 66.7K engagements


"Who is polluting the ocean with plastic Plastic pollution is destroying ocean life and coastal livelihoods. With small island states suffering most what do they reveal about how to solve this global problem 00:00 The plastic problem 00:43 What challenges do small islands face 02:48 Where is the plastic coming from 07:47 How are small islands combating plastic pollution 11:13 How is plastic waste managed / Where does plastic end up 12:30 Future solutions 14:31 The global plastic treaty Sign up to our weekly science newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3dMaWBt The worlds waste problem"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uRE_DndxwaA)  2023-10-11T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 454.4K engagements


"Is Vladimir Putin ill We investigate Rumours about Vladimir Putins health were circulating before the war in Ukraine. We investigate the claims #russia #Putin #Ukraine #shorts UKRAINE PUTIN VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIA KREMLIN WAR IN UKRAINE PUTIN ILL UKRAINE PUTIN VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIA KREMLIN WAR IN UKRAINE PUTIN ILL"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wCBjWSjnavk)  2022-10-31T12:42Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M 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


"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


"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


"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 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-KmDF2orc0)  2025-10-30T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 457K 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, 492.4K engagements


"Why it's harder to earn more than your parents In the 21st century it's got harder to earn more than your parents and to climb the social ladder. What's gone wrong and what can be done to change this Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Why it's harder to get rich if you're born poor 03:29 - Social divisions are increasing within society 04:11 - Changing patterns of social mobility over time 05:41 - Education as a determinant of social mobility 09:16 - Class barriers to further education 10:48 - Levelling the playing field 13:59 - Social inequality starts from birth 18:05 Where you grow"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T1FdIvLg6i4)  2021-11-25T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.5M 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, 879.2K engagements


"Mapping global population and the future of the world The world's population has more than doubled since the 1970s. But a booming population is only part of the storyin some places populations are in decline. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2tGuZ9h Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2tGuZGj Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2tFSMpD Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://econ.st/2tGv0Kn"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ur77lDetI9Q)  2018-07-26T16:21Z 3.8M followers, 349.9K 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


"The Gaza death toll may be higher than reported The death toll in Gaza may be higher than reported. New research suggests tens of thousands of people may be missing from the official count #gaza #palestine #palestinian #waringaza gaza palestine middle east gaza palestine middle east"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=em5SZTbTb1Y)  2025-05-28T14:30Z 3.8M followers, 18.3K engagements


"Hydrogen: fuel of the future Its been hailed as fuel of the future. Hydrogen is clean flexible and energy efficient. But in practice there are huge hurdles to overcome before widespread adoption can be achieved. 00:00 How hydrogen fuel is generated. 02:04 How hydrogen fuel could be used. 02:46 Why hydrogen fuel hasn't taken off in the past. 03:40 Is hydrogen fuel safe 04:31 Hydrogen's advantage over batteries. 05:00 How sustainable is hydrogen fuel 06:13 Why the hype about hydrogen may be different this time. Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fkX-H24Chfw)  2021-08-25T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 807.3K 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, 92.9K engagements


"Why are women paid less than men The gender pay gap is not caused by women earning less than men for the same job. It is largely because women choose different careers and suffer a motherhood penalty. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2Bnu9E9 Women who work full-time still earn 15% less than men. But that's not because they are paid less for the same jobs. It's because they're in different jobs. Women are in less senior jobs. In Britain France and Germany 80-90% of executive jobs are held by men. Women also tend to choose different occupations. In America"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mpE8ttCEd-w)  2017-12-14T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements


"Why the minimum wage should stop rising Is raising the minimum wage a good thing Callum Williams our Senior economics writer and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss whether raising wage floors or the welfare state is better at reducing poverty. 00:00 Why are people talking about the minimum wage right now 00:20 Isnt raising the minimum wage a good thing 01:54 What does the research on minimum wage suggest 02:57 Is raising the minimum wage the best way to fight poverty 04:35 So the idea that work pays actually isnt good for overcoming inequality Listen to the full episode:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=spj3qA6wimI)  2025-11-25T16:40Z 3.8M followers, 26.3K 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, 35.3K 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


"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


"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


"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, 164.3K 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


"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


"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


"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


"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, 102.9K 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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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, 424.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DNHmTGjDu6k)  2026-02-06T17:50Z 3.8M followers, 33.6K 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, 180.6K 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


"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, 633.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HWezR4NNUr8)  2026-01-09T11:15Z 3.8M followers, 520.1K 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, 577.7K 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


"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, 101.8K 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, 382.5K 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


"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


"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, 807.6K engagements


"What will the world look like in [----] What will be the biggest stories in [----] As the geopolitical status quo decays and concerns grow over economic stagnation and fiscal incontinence the coming year is shaping up to be full of uncertainty. Our editor of The World Ahead Tom Standage explores three big trends for [----]. #2026 #america #donaldtrump #economy #glp1"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_C5W0xAg2jQ)  2025-11-11T17:35Z 3.8M followers, 355.4K 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, 635.7K 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


"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, 373.5K 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, 95.1K 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


"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


"What happens when we sleep Sleep is central to maintaining your physical and mental health but many people don't sleep enough. We all do it but what happens to us when we sleep Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Every night almost everyone on the planet enters into a state of unconsciousness and paralysis - but what is really happening inside the body when we drift off and what's the impact if we don't get enough sleep Sleep is regulated by your circadian rhythm or body clock located in the brain. The body clock responds to light hews ramping up"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eTgNgGO_bLs)  2019-01-30T17:31Z 3.8M followers, 10.9M engagements


"Why Gen X is the real loser generation Gen Z millennials and baby-boomers all complain that they have it the worst. But middle-aged Gen Xers are the real losers as our senior economics writer Callum Williams explains gen x gen z millenial babyboomer boomer generation age silent generation gen alpha middle age u-bend life financial crisis [----] [----] foreclosure housing own home united states united kingdom europe us uk eu gen x gen z millenial babyboomer boomer generation age silent generation gen alpha middle age u-bend life financial crisis [----] [----] foreclosure housing own home united states"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f9AhNg3Hxck)  2025-05-20T10:48Z 3.8M followers, 161.3K 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


"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, 120.5K engagements


"What do Americans really think of Donald Trump What do Americans really think of Donald Trump John Prideaux our US editor breaks down the latest data to find out how popular the president is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hrokkRDusVk)  2025-09-10T16:40Z 3.8M followers, 682.2K 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, 411.5K 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


"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, 64.1K 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, 560K engagements


"Is Larry Ellison the new king of American media Is Larry Ellison about to snatch Rupert Murdochs media crown Tom Wainwright ourmedia editor looks at whythe worlds second-richest man is so intent onacquiringmajor film studios andthe American arm ofsocial-media giant TikTok. #america #media #movies"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lGsc338MTSk)  2025-11-08T11:01Z 3.8M followers, 245.7K 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


"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, 79K 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, 181.6K 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


"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


"Mangroves: how they help the ocean Mangrove forests are vital for the health of the planet but they're rapidly disappearing. Meet the the pioneering scientists who are harnessing the hidden power of mangroves to help tackle climate change. Film supported by @blancpain 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=sKg-WuUG0ac)  2020-03-09T15:03Z 3.8M followers, 273.7K 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


"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, 331K 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 Japan's conviction rate is 99% In Japan crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. But when people are accused of a crime they are almost always convicted. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Japan is a remarkably safe society. Crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. The emphasis is on rehabilitation Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yFINmgSzK6E)  2015-12-12T11:05Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements


"The carbon cycle is key to understanding climate change Until a few hundred years ago there was a perfect balance of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Human activity has disrupted that balance. What can be done to restore it Find our school briefings series here including our recent climate explainers: https://econ.st/2BQkGqU Sign up to receive The Economists fortnightly newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/2APVAIj Find The Economists most recent climate-change coverage here: https://econ.st/3hbvD6B Read our briefing on why carbon"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yhlg9txl7yM)  2020-06-19T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 331.7K engagements


"How India is rewriting the AI playbook India is taking a different path on AI. It is embedding AI models built by Indian universities in the government tech stack. On the latest episode of Inside Tech Tom Standage and Alex Hern explain how Indias approach works and why it stands out globally. 00:00 - Why Indias AI strategy stands out 01:12 - Why language is important 03:05 - What Indias experiment means for global AI Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4iyEJu7 How can a middle power compete in AI: https://econ.st/3Y5X48o India has a unique opportunity to lead in AI: https://econ.st/4pa1ZBf"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z4EuMl8f-bk)  2025-12-03T11:55Z 3.8M followers, 56.6K engagements


"Why Britains budget is a failure Is Britain's budget a failure Tom Carter our Britain economics correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss why this is a missed opportunity for the Labour Party and why the government's new policies are anti-growth. 00:45 - What is the economic backdrop to the budget 01:31 - Was the government's economic windfall put to strategic use 02:38 - Did the budget cause "violent market reactions" 03:23 - Was this a good budget for Labour Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4rpIndI This bodge-it budget does not give Britain what"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0m7JdM5di44)  2025-11-27T18:53Z 3.8M followers, 94.9K engagements


"Which is Americas top dog #dog #data #america"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1VvPH5ZK5mE)  2023-01-11T16:29Z 3.8M followers, 167.2K engagements


"How is Russia testing the West Russias confrontation with the West isnt playing out on a traditional battlefield. Its unfolding through sabotage attempts cyber operations and political interferenceall part of a widening grey-zone conflict. On Inside Defence intelligence expert Gordon Corera joins David Rennie our geopolitics editor to explore the Russian mindset and how Western governments should respond. 00:00 - Russias siege mentality 01:03 - Sabotage proxies and grey-zone tactics 02:05 - Why deterrence no longer works Watch the full show: https://econ.st/44SuJ9r Read our coverage on how"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1lwNSYkQhYw)  2025-12-10T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 20.8K engagements


"Why the counterfeit business is booming The quantity and quality of counterfeit sneakers has never been greater. As online sales boom many buyers are deliberately choosing the steal over the real. 00:00 - The counterfeit epidemic 00:57 - How does eBay authenticate goods 03:34 - What is driving the counterfeit boom 05:24 - How is the sneaker resale market affecting counterfeits 07:11 - What is the role of influencers 08:56 - China: the world's counterfeit capital 10:45 - Is sneaker counterfeiting a victimless crime 11:59 - Can counterfeit production be stopped Sign up to our weekly financial"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4cyqL8OTMXc)  2022-12-08T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.8M engagements


"Can Vietnam be the new Singapore Can Vietnam reinvent its stalling economic model Mike Bird and Ethan Wu co-hosts of The Economists Money Talks podcast discuss the countrys new leadership and the growth challenges it faces 00:00 - Vietnam's economic success 02:26 - Why tariffs could dismantle Vietnams export economy 05:01 - Vietnams model is similar to Singapore 06:50 - Why its harder to climb the development ladder now Listen to the rest of the episode: https://econ.st/3SMLPzk Vietnams economy is booming but its new leader is worried: https://econ.st/4lj8bEM Sign up to our weekly newsletter:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9uAKxTmCTcM)  2025-06-20T17:59Z 3.8M followers, 189.4K engagements


"Did Olena Zelenska really go on a $1m shopping spree in New York In [----] a story about Olena Zelenskas spending habits spread on social media. It was a lie. But how did it circulate so quicklyand what does it reveal about Russias disinformation war against the West"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cqw0QuCRPNY)  2024-10-10T14:30Z 3.8M followers, 52.1K engagements


"Behind the data: the secret to songwriting With [--] Billboard Hot [---] number one hits to his name Max Martin is effectively the king of pop music. We wanted to find the key to his successwith a little help from a lot of data. 00:00 - Behind the data 00:39 - Our dataset 01:53 - Was Max Martin right 03:32 - Why intros are shorter now To read our daily chart on hit-maker Max Martin: https://econ.st/40EN0TH For more of The Economists data journalism: https://econ.st/3KsCaud Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI How blurred lines changed pop music:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F9pIZVFGa7M)  2023-04-27T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 165.5K engagements


"Is Elon Musk right about H-1B visas Jan Piotrowski our business columnist explains why bosses appalled by the billionaires right-wing antics are cheering him on in the visa fight #business #economics #tech #musk #usa"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hh2jd1jBEGc)  2025-02-01T11:06Z 3.8M followers, 125.9K engagements


"How different languages are accommodating non-binary people In a world where over a third of all languages use gender-specific grammar non-binary people are looking for innovative solutions. 00:09 - Being gender-neutral in English 00:17 - The problem posed by grammatical gender 00:43 - Innovative solutions Read Johnson The Economists language column: https://econ.st/3rwxcpF Find out why you have an accent in a foreign language: https://econ.st/48skXLr Watch our film on how to sound like a local when you speak a foreign language: https://econ.st/465vQ4l Sign up to The Economists daily"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IZgcaKlk8Vs)  2023-10-05T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.2K engagements


"Will covid kill globalisation Covid-19 has been the third major disruption to globalisation within the past twelve years. The pandemic will not kill globalisation off but it will deepen the cracks. Read more here: https://econ.st/3n4vlBl 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"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KJhlo6DtJIk)  2020-09-30T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements


"What makes elite athletes thrive or dive under pressure Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. Film supported by @DXCTechnology Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Sponsored by DXC Technology. for top-level sports people it's not just skill and athleticism they count. So often it's mind over matter. Psychology is now seen as increasingly vital to winning. In elite sport the difference between success and failure is often the finest of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N8TBavtJu0o)  2019-01-15T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 275.1K engagements


"The Coronation: King Charles's finances unpacked King Charles III is estimated to have around 600m in private wealth. In the lead-up to his coronation The Economist explores where Britain's royal family actually gets its money from. Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more about Royal finances: https://econ.st/41b7J0B Watch: What to expect from King Charles III: https://econ.st/3AU9RPL What could King Charles mean for Royal finances: https://econ.st/42694Hl Our thoughts on King Charless coronation dish: https://econ.st/44G2gSK Britain readies itself for"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PPNQSRUqsks)  2023-05-04T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 58.7K engagements


"Why do the Democrats seem so weak Donald Trumps net approval rating is in dire straits. And yet the Democratic Party is even less popular than the president. Robert Guest our deputy editor explains why #usa #democrats #politics"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PX-c9Gun1YM)  2025-09-22T15:59Z 3.8M followers, 202.5K engagements


"Does your metabolism slow down with age Is it harder to lose weight as you age No according to Herman Pontzer an anthropologist who explains on Babbage our science and technology podcast"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Yg0_uPe4X_E)  2025-04-30T16:03Z 3.8M followers, 20.4K engagements


"Kenneth Cukier explains why your data is meaningless on its own #Data #AI #podcast We are launching a new subscription for podcasts. To hear more from Money Talks and access the whole range of our podcasts including exclusive episodes and series become a subscriber to Economist Podcasts+"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKhXVxkEwNs)  2023-09-20T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 74.5K engagements


"Why did the chickenget so big #facts #food #shorts Full video: https://youtu.be/JiYVoHEV5hs 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 #facts #food #shorts"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXe8whrFIGc)  2022-10-04T17:14Z 3.8M followers, 6M engagements


"It's often said football and politics should never mix. In Brazil and Serbia they often do #shorts #WorldCup2022 #Qatar #Brazil #Serbia #Football #Bolsonaro #worldcup"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gQbX7Ugb_8s)  2022-11-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 31.5K engagements


"What is the debt ceiling As America's government hits the debt ceiling US politics has become a multi-trillion dollar game of chicken. If neither side backs down America could default on its debts for the first time in history sparking global economic turmoil. What is the debt ceiling and how can this crisis be resolved Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more of our covering on the US economy: https://econ.st/3pyttGT There is no easy escape from Americas debt-ceiling mess: https://econ.st/3I3Cyh5 Investors brace for a painful crash into Americas"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iJ-DET5XUsE)  2023-05-11T18:30Z 3.8M followers, 279.7K engagements


"Americas $2trn green boost explained America is spending trillions of dollars in an effort to make the country stronger greener and richer. These are the three key things you need to know about the plan and its chances of success. 00:00 - A new green America 00:30 - Democrats are being ambitious 01:14 - Manufacturing will move to America 01:53 - Planning could be a stumbling block To read more about Bidens plans to remake Americas economy: https://econ.st/3IEGNiP For our most recent coverage on the US: https://econ.st/3yhc3jf Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iiGFkJbZyj0)  2023-03-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 99.7K engagements


"The universes biggest mystery Dark matter and dark energy dominate our universe. Theyre both highly mysterious invisible and difficult to detect. So what are they and how do we know they even exist 00:00 - What is the universe made of 01:53 - What is dark matter 05:32 - What is dark energy 08:54 - The future of the universe Sign up to our weekly science newsletter: https://econ.st/3GBhFJX Find all of our science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/3Z632FK How astronomers know dark matter exists: https://econ.st/3Za8Pu3 Listen to an episode of our science podcast about the Large Hadron"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lwR0F9tNzp8)  2023-01-26T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 203.6K engagements


"Britain's stolen cars fuel a global criminal market Every four minutes a car is stolen in Britainbut where do they end up We tracked the new global black market in stolen vehicles"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mBiZVObBPC8)  2025-09-13T10:01Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements


"Why is Russia invading Ukraine Vladimir Putin has already annexed Crimea and plunged Donbas into war. Now he has amassed [------] troops at the Ukrainian border. Why cant Russia leave Ukraine alone 00:00 - The worlds eyes are on Ukraine 00:55 - Russia and Ukraines shared history 02:08 - Caught between Russia and the West 04:04 - Ukraines post-independence struggles 06:30 - Putins domestic issues 07:47 - Will Putin invade Ukraine Find The Economists coverage on repression in Russia: https://econ.st/3D1ASAh Read our interactive piece on repression in Russia: https://econ.st/3C5EPCA Sign up to The"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sUKblujiRyk)  2022-02-09T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements


"The Economist's cartoonist on humanity's greatest threats Ever wondered how Kevin KallaugherThe Economists resident cartoonistcomes up with his illustrations Here our cameras capture KAL at work on the weekly cartoon as he talks about his approach to capturing one of the biggest concerns of the moment"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uQpYo5OcBXY)  2023-05-07T14:08Z 3.8M followers, 40.3K engagements


"Turkey 2023: will the economy decide the election For the first time in his 20-year term President Erdogan faces a run-off in Turkeys presidential election. Our Turkey correspondent Piotr Zalewski explains why the economy might be a deciding factor on voters' minds. 00:00 - Turkeys run-off elections 00:49 - High stakes 01:26 - Tactics 02:31 - The price of victory What might happen next in Turkeys election: https://econ.st/3BsXWZE Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more about Europe and Turkey: https://econ.st/41Bsp2c Turkeys economy is running on"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vkE6bb84bXM)  2023-05-17T12:00Z 3.8M followers, 73.7K engagements


"Where is the world's most liveable city Where is the world's most liveable city The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked [---] cities based on their liveability. Melbourne Australia has been ranked the world's most liveable city for the past seven years but it has lost the top spot to Vienna. See the full report: eiu.com/liveability 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:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ylR21fezN7E)  2018-08-14T17:17Z 3.8M followers, 435.7K engagements


"The Alaska summit was a symbolic victory for Putin The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska has ended without a deal. But the meeting was a symbolic victory for the Russian president whose status as a pariah in the West is over. Our diplomatic editor Anton La Guardia reports from the press conference. #donaldtrump #america #putin #russia #ukrainerussianwar #latestnews"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yzcOxYUkzec)  2025-08-16T03:30Z 3.8M followers, 135.7K 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, 99.8K 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, 123.5K 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, 532.1K 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


"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


"What do Moon rocks reveal about the universe Between [----] and [----] six Apollo missions returned to Earth with Moon rocks. It was hoped that they would unlock lunar secrets but they also ended up teaching scientists more about the creation of the Earth and the universe beyond. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy These have been described as the most expensive rocks in the world. Until NASAs Apollo moon missions theyd laid on the lunar surface for millions of years undisturbed by humans. From [----] to [----] there were six Apollo missions which returned to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2lYUf0-_th8)  2019-07-13T10:59Z 3.8M followers, 139.9K 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. The Economist Economist"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4TihoBfdCe8)  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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-rCKo4CBgM)  2023-05-18T12:30Z 3.8M followers, 350.4K 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


"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, 331.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6jDE63IX2dI)  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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7EjoXmQnT7U)  2026-01-14T13:47Z 3.8M followers, 84.8K 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 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


"Nuclear power: the clean green energy dream One of the keys to a smooth transition to a green economy is nuclear power. It's a proven alternative to fossil fuelsbut the most important barriers to its adoption may not be what you think. 00:00 - The role of nuclear power 00:48 - The advantages of nuclear energy 01:41 - The problem with nuclear power 02:51 - Nuclear waste 03:58 - Storage options for nuclear waste Read more about nuclear powers newest appeal: https://econ.st/3SyNAP4 Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Find our most recent coverage on nuclear power:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8OzwQoPH8ao)  2022-08-11T13:59Z 3.8M followers, 141.7K 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, 36.1K 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


"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


"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, 398.6K engagements


"How to stop plastic getting into the ocean Plastic pollution poses a major threat to ocean life. Meet the engineers who are using rubbish-guzzling boats to stem the flow at its source. Read more here: https://econ.st/3d0bjCe. Film supported by @blancpain Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ The Economist Economist Economist Films Economist Videos Politics News short-documentary ocean ocean plastic ocean plastic pollution plastic pollution ocean pollution plastic ocean conservation plastic"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D7EdgCxFZ8Q)  2020-04-30T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 663.8K 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


"Mark Rutte on NATOs survival The transatlantic alliance is facing its toughest test since the cold war. Shashank Joshi our defence editor sat down with Mark Rutte the head of NATO to discuss Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine the growing threat from China and dealing with Donald Trump. You can watch the full interview as part of our new video series The Economist Insider from Tuesday October 14th at 6pm London time. 00:00 - Russian incursions into NATO airspace 01:45 - Is Russia a real threat 04:14 - What Donald Trump means for the alliance 05:58 - What Europe will do if China invades"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZhqR0VB94w)  2025-10-14T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 20.5K engagements


"America v China: why the trade war won't end soon America and China are edging closer to signing a deal in the trade war. But that wont mark the endthe issues at the heart of the conflict will be very difficult to resolve. Read more here: https://econ.st/2qQItl6 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The worlds leading superpowers are locking horns. Over the past [--] months America and China have been trading blows through tariffs on goods. The impact is being felt on industries worldwide. But what is the story behind the America-China trade war So the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ErwIlvQ_RVk)  2019-11-14T17:15Z 3.8M followers, 1.8M 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


"Are rich countries facing a debt crisis Debt across advanced economies is higher than ever. Our business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue and our economics editor Henry Curr unpack the crisis brewing in countries finances. Economics politics business news current affairs inflation Britain productivity Europe defence economist UK france US United states america debt deficit covid tax financial finance economy Economics politics business news current affairs inflation Britain productivity Europe defence economist UK france US United states america debt deficit covid tax financial finance"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IbwZaKLESew)  2025-11-04T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 180.5K engagements


"Why is Jordan Bardella so popular in France What makes the National Rallys Jordan Bardella so popular in France Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes Paris bureau chief Sophie Pedder and a panel of our experts discuss why the populist right are leading the polls in Europes biggest economies. france uk reform uk nigel farage farage economist marine le pen national rally rn europe news current affairs politics trump reform populism populist right usa america us eu jordan bardella bardella france uk reform uk nigel farage farage economist marine le pen national rally rn europe news current"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IpdmfSnpzQY)  2025-11-07T17:44Z 3.8M followers, 51.5K 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


"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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JkhjtGhMGNk)  2026-01-28T14:40Z 3.8M followers, 48.9K 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, 375.4K 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


"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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NqHTI8XEB2g)  2026-01-23T17:25Z 3.8M followers, 48.1K engagements


"What's the point of NATO NATO was set up in [----] to counter the Soviet threat. Its North American and European members must continue to change the alliance if it is to remain relevant in the 21st century. 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=OOB0zofS_rM)  2019-03-18T21:09Z 3.8M followers, 84.3K engagements


"Where is the loneliest place in the world If you think rich individualistic societies are the loneliestthink again. Surveys repeatedly show the loneliest countries in the world are in Africa with Madagascar often ranking near the top. Why Africa United States United Kingdom UK England West France Rich wealthy high-income low-income income inequality distribution money finance economics the economist economist economy madagascar lemur film social lonely loneliness health migrate migration climate change earth individual freedom free individualistic collectivist collectivism countries poor"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P76YzeIgnuU)  2026-01-30T16:12Z 3.8M followers, 41.7K engagements


"Saudi Arabia: open for tourists Saudi Arabia is spending half-a-trillion dollars on coastal resorts and an entertainment complex to try and attract more tourists. It's part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the country's economy away from oil. Will it work 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/2v5Oqtz Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2v5g0XV"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QcR3yeyBJ40)  2018-07-31T15:39Z 3.8M followers, 803.7K engagements


"Is ICE a threat to American democracy Under Donald Trump ICE and Border Patrol are trampling constitutional freedoms and behaving like paramilitary organisations. The killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has become a test of how the federal government inflicts violence on Americas streets. Mr Trump appears to be retreatingbut what does that mean for his immigration goals and the agencies that some fear could one day become the presidents personal militia And what does it tell us about the health of Americas democracy 00:00 - How Donald Trump wields power 00:48 - Are the events"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qq07odThvPs)  2026-01-30T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 43K 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


"Why are so many people joining cults The Economist Is the internet helping cults thrive The Economists News editor Carla Subirana Arts and co-host of The Intelligence podcast Rosie Blau explore how social media has helped cults gain large numbers of new followers. 00:00 How is the internet changing how cults operate 01:06 How many cults actually exist today 02:06 What actually is a cult 04:57 How dangerous are online cults 05:31 What can be done to stop cults Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4agEboW Social media are helping cults to recruit and control members:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SfG0PeMS2tQ)  2026-02-05T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 16.9K 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


"Could this be the end of the West as we know it NATO allies have quarrelled before but never quite like this. 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. 00:00 What is the future of the transatlantic alliance and NATO 01:00 Is this a permanent shift 04:00 Is Europe prepared for this new world"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TyfyTr0M4YA)  2026-01-23T15:53Z 3.8M followers, 35K 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


"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


"Why do we use slang Why are phrases like delulu [--] and hanky panky popular Lane Greene our language correspondent delves into why people love to use slang. TheEconomist Economist news politics video film EconomistVideo slang language TheEconomist Economist news politics video film EconomistVideo slang language"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VR2jgkQmkDI)  2025-12-22T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 19.2K engagements


"How Netanyahus rival would end Israels war in Gaza Israel is bitterly divided ahead of this years elections. But one of prime minister Binyamin Netanyahus main political opponents Naftali Bennett says he can unite the country. Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor travelled to Tel Aviv to ask Mr Bennett how he would restore Israels reputation abroad and counter the threat of Hamas. 00:00 - Whats at stake in Israels election 01:10 - How Bennett believes he differs from Netanyahu 01:40 - Can only Netanyahu guarantee Israels security 02:42 - The"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VszY63sb1nQ)  2026-01-14T17:57Z 3.8M followers, 37.1K 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, 200.6K engagements


"Is nuclear fusion the future of clean energy Fusion is a kind of nuclear power which could revolutionise how clean energy is produced. As a new wave of experiments heats up can fusion live up to the hype 00:33 The future of green energy 02:00 What is nuclear fusion and how does it work 03:17 Is it achievable Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3s9WjPB Energy security gives climate-friendly nuclear-power plants a new appeal: https://econ.st/3QHgdd1 Listen to our podcast about the importance of private companies in advancing nuclear fusion https://econ.st/49n7aqa Fusion"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WuOBR7t1mG8)  2023-12-14T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 250.5K 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, 30.3K engagements


"Does egg freezing give false hope to prospective parents The fertility business is boomingegg freezing is being sold to a generation of men and women increasingly interested in deferring parenthood. But is optimistic marketing giving false hope Read more here: https://trib.al/7K9Lw4O On July 25th [----] in Oldham England a baby girl named Louise was born. Unlike any baby before her Louise was conceived in a Petri dish by a remarkable new procedure known as in-vitro fertilisation or IVF. Since then millions of so-called test-tube babies have been born. Today [--] in [--] American births is thanks to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XjF9i7UZxwc)  2019-08-29T17:50Z 3.8M followers, 46.2K 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


"Why Syria might face another uprising Is an insurgency brewing in Syria Gareth Browne our Middle East correspondent joins Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast to discuss Syrias fraught transition one year after Assads fall and whether another uprising might be on the horizon. 00:00 Could Syria face a new insurgency 00:28 What fault lines are emerging in Syria 02:27 How is the transition feeling on the ground 03:25 What are the economic and political challenges 05:23 What kind of state is being built 06:47 Is Syria heading toward a new authoritarian structure Listen to the full"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZPn40hfNj4g)  2025-12-08T17:02Z 3.8M followers, 45.3K 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


"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, 76.9K 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, 102.2K engagements


"Why America is right to lift sanctions on Syria American sanctions were originally imposed on the Assad regime for atrocities including chemical attacks on civilians. But with Syrias new administration in charge they have outlived their purpose. Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes explains why united states syria ahmed al-sharaa ahmed al sharaa bashar assad syrian economist economy cash trump donald mohamad bin salman mbs saudi arabia saudi arabia qatar middle east lebanon iraq hts Zanny Minton Beddoes sanction chemical bomb alawite druze sunni shiite maronite catholic editor video news"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d-s1g4S8bkI)  2025-05-14T10:35Z 3.8M followers, 30.4K engagements


"Can Japan stop the yen falling The Japanese yen has risen in recent days following speculation that the American and Japanese governments may intervene to prop it up. But with Japan facing heavy debt payments and a new prime minister campaigning for fiscal stimulus the yen may have yet more obstacles to overcome. yen dollar usd greenback green america united states japan government sanae takichi ldp central bank jerome powell inflation economics finance economist henry curr monetary fiscal election interest rate differential currency tourist index governor chair federal reserve ueda kazuo"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d3k1Nv-y1hA)  2026-01-28T16:48Z 3.8M followers, 197.5K engagements


"Scholz fired: Germany calls snap election After Olaf Scholz (https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/12/13/what-to-expect-after-germanys-confidence-voteutm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) Germanys chancellor lost a confidence vote in parliament yesterday Germany is preparing for a snap election. Urban waste is a growing problem"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e7LnTaXRKIk)  2024-12-17T12:41Z 3.8M followers, 17.3K engagements

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"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, 19.5K 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, 329.5K 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

"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

"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

"Is McKinsey losing its crown to AI McKinsey the consulting giant is approaching its centenary but growth has slowed and rivals are closing in. Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast and Tom Lee-Devlin our business editor explore whether this industry titan can stay top dog. 00:00 - Has McKinsey lost its shine 00:40 - What is happening at McKinsey 01:09 - How did McKinsey grow in the past 02:08 - How does McKinsey compare to BCG 03:05 - Why are McKinsey struggling 04:17 - Could AI be a threat to consultancy 05:25 - How could AI change the industry 06:33 - What will be the long-term"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 358.1K 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, 319K 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, 544.6K 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

"See what three degrees of global warming looks like If global temperatures rise three degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels the results would be catastrophic. Its an entirely plausible scenario and this film shows you what it would look like. 00:00 - What will a 3C world look like 00:57 - Climate change is already having devastating effects 02:58 - How climate modelling works 04:06 - Nowhere is safe from global warming 05:20 - The impact of prolonged droughts 08:24 - Rising sea levels storm surges and flooding 10:27 - Extreme heat and wet-bulb temperatures 12:51 - Increased migration"
YouTube Link 2021-10-30T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 4.9M 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

"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, 261.1K 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

"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

"Climate change: what is ocean acidification As carbon emissions change the chemistry of the seas ocean acidification threatens marine life and human livelihoods. How worried should you be about climate changes so-called evil twin Film supported by @NipponFoundationPR 00:00 The other carbon problem 00:50 How does the oceans deepest point reveal its past 02:55 Why are baby oysters dying 04:08 Is the ocean acidic 05:21 What is causing ocean acidification 06:01 Why are corals dissolving / Will deep sea ecosystems survive 08:35 A threat to human livelihoods 10:42 What are the potato chips of the"
YouTube Link 2023-02-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 581.3K engagements

"How pacemakers work How pacemakers work. Animated explanation of the mechanics of the human heart and the devices that can assist it Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj Implantable pacemakers and defibrillators are devices that apply electric shocks to maintain the rhythm of the heart and if necessary restart it. As the technology improves and the list of treatable conditions grows the number of devices being implanted is increasing steadily and now exceeds half a million a year. The heart is made up of four chambers; two atria and two ventricles. On each side the atrium is"
YouTube Link 2010-04-21T13:55Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M 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, 66.9K 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, 13.1K engagements

"Could the AI bubble pop Trillions of dollars are being poured into artificial intelligence. Our deputy editor Tom Standage and our AI writer Alex Hern ask whether investors big bet might make sense. Click the link to watch this weeks show and find out what could happen if the AI stockmarket blows up. https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/09/07/what-if-the-ai-stockmarket-blows-up"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T11:31Z 3.8M followers, 265.7K engagements

"Why St Patrick's Day went global St Patricks Day is celebrated by 149m people in America alone. How did Ireland's saint's day become a global event 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: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on Medium:"
YouTube Link 2019-03-16T15:51Z 3.8M followers, 397K 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, 34.1K 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"
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YouTube Link 2025-09-03T16:31Z 3.8M followers, 215.1K 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, 261.9K 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, 131.2K engagements

"Why NATO is struggling with Russian drones Can NATO protect its skies from Russia On September 10th NATO experienced the worst-ever violation of its airspace when [--] Russian drones entered Poland. On paper the alliance has an incredibly capable air-defence system. But drones present a new threat. Shashank Joshi our defence editor explains why russia war ukraine poland drone united states nato north atlantic treaty organisation awacs e-3 sentry plane boeing e-3 E3 sentry germany estonia denmark border britain dragonfire laser anti-aircraft gun kyiv europe technology tech fight Gerbera shahed"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T11:48Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements

"Are nitazenes the new fentanyl A dangerous opioid forgotten for decades is on the rise in illicit drug markets around the world. Emilie Steinmark our Science correspondent and Alok Jha host of the Babbage podcast investigate whats fuelled the spread of deadly nitazenes. 00:00 What are nitazines 00:40 Why are we hearing about them now 05:04 Why are they so dangerous even in small doses 06:05 Why are nitazines appearing on the drug market now 08:32 Did drug prohibition lead to the rise of nitazines 09:49 How can countries respond and monitor nitazene use 12:03 How can we prevent the next"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T16:59Z 3.8M followers, 42.1K 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, 18.1K engagements

"Could China win a trade war with America China and America have hit each other with eye-watering tariffs. Its an economic poker match between two superpowers but could China have the better cards China United States Xi Jinping trade war america deepseek huawei tech ai shipping cargo global economics economy money finance economist donald trump trump jr white house navarro tariff tariffs iphone apple China United States Xi Jinping trade war america deepseek huawei tech ai shipping cargo global economics economy money finance economist donald trump trump jr white house navarro tariff tariffs"
YouTube Link 2025-04-13T10:01Z 3.8M followers, 1.6M engagements

"How did Kosovo become a country Kosovo Europe's newest country was formed [--] years ago this week. It is peaceful today but the path to its creation lay in one of Europe's most brutal sectarian conflicts. Warning: this film contains graphic content. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2BZBGtD In [----] Kosovo became Europes newest country. This small landlocked state of two million people emerged as a result of one of Europes most brutal sectarian conflicts since the second world war. Today Kosovo is peaceful but poor. Unemployment is high and the grey economy"
YouTube Link 2018-02-15T19:45Z 3.8M followers, 1M 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, 66.7K engagements

"Who is polluting the ocean with plastic Plastic pollution is destroying ocean life and coastal livelihoods. With small island states suffering most what do they reveal about how to solve this global problem 00:00 The plastic problem 00:43 What challenges do small islands face 02:48 Where is the plastic coming from 07:47 How are small islands combating plastic pollution 11:13 How is plastic waste managed / Where does plastic end up 12:30 Future solutions 14:31 The global plastic treaty Sign up to our weekly science newsletter to keep up to date: https://econ.st/3dMaWBt The worlds waste problem"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 454.4K engagements

"Is Vladimir Putin ill We investigate Rumours about Vladimir Putins health were circulating before the war in Ukraine. We investigate the claims #russia #Putin #Ukraine #shorts UKRAINE PUTIN VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIA KREMLIN WAR IN UKRAINE PUTIN ILL UKRAINE PUTIN VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIA KREMLIN WAR IN UKRAINE PUTIN ILL"
YouTube Link 2022-10-31T12:42Z 3.8M followers, 2.2M 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

"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 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

"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

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YouTube Link 2022-09-28T16:30Z 3.8M followers, 761.9K 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

"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, 492.4K engagements

"Why it's harder to earn more than your parents In the 21st century it's got harder to earn more than your parents and to climb the social ladder. What's gone wrong and what can be done to change this Film supported by @mishcondereya 00:00 - Why it's harder to get rich if you're born poor 03:29 - Social divisions are increasing within society 04:11 - Changing patterns of social mobility over time 05:41 - Education as a determinant of social mobility 09:16 - Class barriers to further education 10:48 - Levelling the playing field 13:59 - Social inequality starts from birth 18:05 Where you grow"
YouTube Link 2021-11-25T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 3.5M 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, 879.2K engagements

"Mapping global population and the future of the world The world's population has more than doubled since the 1970s. But a booming population is only part of the storyin some places populations are in decline. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2tGuZ9h Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: https://econ.st/2tGuZGj Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://econ.st/2tFSMpD Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://econ.st/2tGv0Kn"
YouTube Link 2018-07-26T16:21Z 3.8M followers, 349.9K 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

"The Gaza death toll may be higher than reported The death toll in Gaza may be higher than reported. New research suggests tens of thousands of people may be missing from the official count #gaza #palestine #palestinian #waringaza gaza palestine middle east gaza palestine middle east"
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"Hydrogen: fuel of the future Its been hailed as fuel of the future. Hydrogen is clean flexible and energy efficient. But in practice there are huge hurdles to overcome before widespread adoption can be achieved. 00:00 How hydrogen fuel is generated. 02:04 How hydrogen fuel could be used. 02:46 Why hydrogen fuel hasn't taken off in the past. 03:40 Is hydrogen fuel safe 04:31 Hydrogen's advantage over batteries. 05:00 How sustainable is hydrogen fuel 06:13 Why the hype about hydrogen may be different this time. Find The Economists most recent coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/3zCt2uW"
YouTube Link 2021-08-25T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 807.3K 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, 92.9K engagements

"Why are women paid less than men The gender pay gap is not caused by women earning less than men for the same job. It is largely because women choose different careers and suffer a motherhood penalty. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2Bnu9E9 Women who work full-time still earn 15% less than men. But that's not because they are paid less for the same jobs. It's because they're in different jobs. Women are in less senior jobs. In Britain France and Germany 80-90% of executive jobs are held by men. Women also tend to choose different occupations. In America"
YouTube Link 2017-12-14T18:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements

"Why the minimum wage should stop rising Is raising the minimum wage a good thing Callum Williams our Senior economics writer and Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss whether raising wage floors or the welfare state is better at reducing poverty. 00:00 Why are people talking about the minimum wage right now 00:20 Isnt raising the minimum wage a good thing 01:54 What does the research on minimum wage suggest 02:57 Is raising the minimum wage the best way to fight poverty 04:35 So the idea that work pays actually isnt good for overcoming inequality Listen to the full episode:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T16:40Z 3.8M followers, 26.3K 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, 35.3K 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"
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"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"
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"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

"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, 164.3K 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

"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

"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

"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

"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, 102.9K 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

"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

"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"
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"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"
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"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"
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"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, 424.1K 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, 33.6K 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, 180.6K 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

"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, 633.5K 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, 520.1K 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 2025-10-17T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 577.7K 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

"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, 101.8K 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, 382.5K 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

"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

"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 2025-07-23T16:24Z 3.8M followers, 807.6K engagements

"What will the world look like in [----] What will be the biggest stories in [----] As the geopolitical status quo decays and concerns grow over economic stagnation and fiscal incontinence the coming year is shaping up to be full of uncertainty. Our editor of The World Ahead Tom Standage explores three big trends for [----]. #2026 #america #donaldtrump #economy #glp1"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T17:35Z 3.8M followers, 355.4K 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, 635.7K 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

"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, 373.5K 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, 95.1K 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

"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"
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"What happens when we sleep Sleep is central to maintaining your physical and mental health but many people don't sleep enough. We all do it but what happens to us when we sleep Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Every night almost everyone on the planet enters into a state of unconsciousness and paralysis - but what is really happening inside the body when we drift off and what's the impact if we don't get enough sleep Sleep is regulated by your circadian rhythm or body clock located in the brain. The body clock responds to light hews ramping up"
YouTube Link 2019-01-30T17:31Z 3.8M followers, 10.9M engagements

"Why Gen X is the real loser generation Gen Z millennials and baby-boomers all complain that they have it the worst. But middle-aged Gen Xers are the real losers as our senior economics writer Callum Williams explains gen x gen z millenial babyboomer boomer generation age silent generation gen alpha middle age u-bend life financial crisis [----] [----] foreclosure housing own home united states united kingdom europe us uk eu gen x gen z millenial babyboomer boomer generation age silent generation gen alpha middle age u-bend life financial crisis [----] [----] foreclosure housing own home united states"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T10:48Z 3.8M followers, 161.3K 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

"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, 120.5K engagements

"What do Americans really think of Donald Trump What do Americans really think of Donald Trump John Prideaux our US editor breaks down the latest data to find out how popular the president is"
YouTube Link 2025-09-10T16:40Z 3.8M followers, 682.2K 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, 411.5K 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

"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, 64.1K 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, 560K engagements

"Is Larry Ellison the new king of American media Is Larry Ellison about to snatch Rupert Murdochs media crown Tom Wainwright ourmedia editor looks at whythe worlds second-richest man is so intent onacquiringmajor film studios andthe American arm ofsocial-media giant TikTok. #america #media #movies"
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"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

"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, 79K 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, 181.6K 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

"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

"Mangroves: how they help the ocean Mangrove forests are vital for the health of the planet but they're rapidly disappearing. Meet the the pioneering scientists who are harnessing the hidden power of mangroves to help tackle climate change. Film supported by @blancpain 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 2020-03-09T15:03Z 3.8M followers, 273.7K 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

"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, 331K 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 Japan's conviction rate is 99% In Japan crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. But when people are accused of a crime they are almost always convicted. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Japan is a remarkably safe society. Crime rates are low and the state incarcerates far fewer people than in other rich countries. The emphasis is on rehabilitation Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economists full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist"
YouTube Link 2015-12-12T11:05Z 3.8M followers, 1.2M engagements

"The carbon cycle is key to understanding climate change Until a few hundred years ago there was a perfect balance of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Human activity has disrupted that balance. What can be done to restore it Find our school briefings series here including our recent climate explainers: https://econ.st/2BQkGqU Sign up to receive The Economists fortnightly newsletter to keep up to date with our latest coverage on climate change: https://econ.st/2APVAIj Find The Economists most recent climate-change coverage here: https://econ.st/3hbvD6B Read our briefing on why carbon"
YouTube Link 2020-06-19T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 331.7K engagements

"How India is rewriting the AI playbook India is taking a different path on AI. It is embedding AI models built by Indian universities in the government tech stack. On the latest episode of Inside Tech Tom Standage and Alex Hern explain how Indias approach works and why it stands out globally. 00:00 - Why Indias AI strategy stands out 01:12 - Why language is important 03:05 - What Indias experiment means for global AI Watch the full show: https://econ.st/4iyEJu7 How can a middle power compete in AI: https://econ.st/3Y5X48o India has a unique opportunity to lead in AI: https://econ.st/4pa1ZBf"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T11:55Z 3.8M followers, 56.6K engagements

"Why Britains budget is a failure Is Britain's budget a failure Tom Carter our Britain economics correspondent and Jason Palmer co-host of The Intelligence podcast discuss why this is a missed opportunity for the Labour Party and why the government's new policies are anti-growth. 00:45 - What is the economic backdrop to the budget 01:31 - Was the government's economic windfall put to strategic use 02:38 - Did the budget cause "violent market reactions" 03:23 - Was this a good budget for Labour Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4rpIndI This bodge-it budget does not give Britain what"
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"Which is Americas top dog #dog #data #america"
YouTube Link 2023-01-11T16:29Z 3.8M followers, 167.2K engagements

"How is Russia testing the West Russias confrontation with the West isnt playing out on a traditional battlefield. Its unfolding through sabotage attempts cyber operations and political interferenceall part of a widening grey-zone conflict. On Inside Defence intelligence expert Gordon Corera joins David Rennie our geopolitics editor to explore the Russian mindset and how Western governments should respond. 00:00 - Russias siege mentality 01:03 - Sabotage proxies and grey-zone tactics 02:05 - Why deterrence no longer works Watch the full show: https://econ.st/44SuJ9r Read our coverage on how"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 20.8K engagements

"Why the counterfeit business is booming The quantity and quality of counterfeit sneakers has never been greater. As online sales boom many buyers are deliberately choosing the steal over the real. 00:00 - The counterfeit epidemic 00:57 - How does eBay authenticate goods 03:34 - What is driving the counterfeit boom 05:24 - How is the sneaker resale market affecting counterfeits 07:11 - What is the role of influencers 08:56 - China: the world's counterfeit capital 10:45 - Is sneaker counterfeiting a victimless crime 11:59 - Can counterfeit production be stopped Sign up to our weekly financial"
YouTube Link 2022-12-08T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.8M engagements

"Can Vietnam be the new Singapore Can Vietnam reinvent its stalling economic model Mike Bird and Ethan Wu co-hosts of The Economists Money Talks podcast discuss the countrys new leadership and the growth challenges it faces 00:00 - Vietnam's economic success 02:26 - Why tariffs could dismantle Vietnams export economy 05:01 - Vietnams model is similar to Singapore 06:50 - Why its harder to climb the development ladder now Listen to the rest of the episode: https://econ.st/3SMLPzk Vietnams economy is booming but its new leader is worried: https://econ.st/4lj8bEM Sign up to our weekly newsletter:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T17:59Z 3.8M followers, 189.4K engagements

"Did Olena Zelenska really go on a $1m shopping spree in New York In [----] a story about Olena Zelenskas spending habits spread on social media. It was a lie. But how did it circulate so quicklyand what does it reveal about Russias disinformation war against the West"
YouTube Link 2024-10-10T14:30Z 3.8M followers, 52.1K engagements

"Behind the data: the secret to songwriting With [--] Billboard Hot [---] number one hits to his name Max Martin is effectively the king of pop music. We wanted to find the key to his successwith a little help from a lot of data. 00:00 - Behind the data 00:39 - Our dataset 01:53 - Was Max Martin right 03:32 - Why intros are shorter now To read our daily chart on hit-maker Max Martin: https://econ.st/40EN0TH For more of The Economists data journalism: https://econ.st/3KsCaud Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI How blurred lines changed pop music:"
YouTube Link 2023-04-27T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 165.5K engagements

"Is Elon Musk right about H-1B visas Jan Piotrowski our business columnist explains why bosses appalled by the billionaires right-wing antics are cheering him on in the visa fight #business #economics #tech #musk #usa"
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"How different languages are accommodating non-binary people In a world where over a third of all languages use gender-specific grammar non-binary people are looking for innovative solutions. 00:09 - Being gender-neutral in English 00:17 - The problem posed by grammatical gender 00:43 - Innovative solutions Read Johnson The Economists language column: https://econ.st/3rwxcpF Find out why you have an accent in a foreign language: https://econ.st/48skXLr Watch our film on how to sound like a local when you speak a foreign language: https://econ.st/465vQ4l Sign up to The Economists daily"
YouTube Link 2023-10-05T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 30.2K engagements

"Will covid kill globalisation Covid-19 has been the third major disruption to globalisation within the past twelve years. The pandemic will not kill globalisation off but it will deepen the cracks. Read more here: https://econ.st/3n4vlBl 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"
YouTube Link 2020-09-30T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.5M engagements

"What makes elite athletes thrive or dive under pressure Psychology is an increasingly important part of elite sport. Winning at the highest levels can depend as much on peak-fitness of the mind as the body. Film supported by @DXCTechnology Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy Sponsored by DXC Technology. for top-level sports people it's not just skill and athleticism they count. So often it's mind over matter. Psychology is now seen as increasingly vital to winning. In elite sport the difference between success and failure is often the finest of"
YouTube Link 2019-01-15T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 275.1K engagements

"The Coronation: King Charles's finances unpacked King Charles III is estimated to have around 600m in private wealth. In the lead-up to his coronation The Economist explores where Britain's royal family actually gets its money from. Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more about Royal finances: https://econ.st/41b7J0B Watch: What to expect from King Charles III: https://econ.st/3AU9RPL What could King Charles mean for Royal finances: https://econ.st/42694Hl Our thoughts on King Charless coronation dish: https://econ.st/44G2gSK Britain readies itself for"
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"Why do the Democrats seem so weak Donald Trumps net approval rating is in dire straits. And yet the Democratic Party is even less popular than the president. Robert Guest our deputy editor explains why #usa #democrats #politics"
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"Kenneth Cukier explains why your data is meaningless on its own #Data #AI #podcast We are launching a new subscription for podcasts. To hear more from Money Talks and access the whole range of our podcasts including exclusive episodes and series become a subscriber to Economist Podcasts+"
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T10:00Z 3.8M followers, 74.5K engagements

"Why did the chickenget so big #facts #food #shorts Full video: https://youtu.be/JiYVoHEV5hs 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 #facts #food #shorts"
YouTube Link 2022-10-04T17:14Z 3.8M followers, 6M engagements

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YouTube Link 2022-11-23T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 31.5K engagements

"What is the debt ceiling As America's government hits the debt ceiling US politics has become a multi-trillion dollar game of chicken. If neither side backs down America could default on its debts for the first time in history sparking global economic turmoil. What is the debt ceiling and how can this crisis be resolved Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI To read more of our covering on the US economy: https://econ.st/3pyttGT There is no easy escape from Americas debt-ceiling mess: https://econ.st/3I3Cyh5 Investors brace for a painful crash into Americas"
YouTube Link 2023-05-11T18:30Z 3.8M followers, 279.7K engagements

"Americas $2trn green boost explained America is spending trillions of dollars in an effort to make the country stronger greener and richer. These are the three key things you need to know about the plan and its chances of success. 00:00 - A new green America 00:30 - Democrats are being ambitious 01:14 - Manufacturing will move to America 01:53 - Planning could be a stumbling block To read more about Bidens plans to remake Americas economy: https://econ.st/3IEGNiP For our most recent coverage on the US: https://econ.st/3yhc3jf Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI"
YouTube Link 2023-03-02T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 99.7K engagements

"The universes biggest mystery Dark matter and dark energy dominate our universe. Theyre both highly mysterious invisible and difficult to detect. So what are they and how do we know they even exist 00:00 - What is the universe made of 01:53 - What is dark matter 05:32 - What is dark energy 08:54 - The future of the universe Sign up to our weekly science newsletter: https://econ.st/3GBhFJX Find all of our science and technology coverage: https://econ.st/3Z632FK How astronomers know dark matter exists: https://econ.st/3Za8Pu3 Listen to an episode of our science podcast about the Large Hadron"
YouTube Link 2023-01-26T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 203.6K engagements

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YouTube Link 2022-02-09T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 1.3M engagements

"The Economist's cartoonist on humanity's greatest threats Ever wondered how Kevin KallaugherThe Economists resident cartoonistcomes up with his illustrations Here our cameras capture KAL at work on the weekly cartoon as he talks about his approach to capturing one of the biggest concerns of the moment"
YouTube Link 2023-05-07T14:08Z 3.8M followers, 40.3K engagements

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YouTube Link 2023-05-17T12:00Z 3.8M followers, 73.7K engagements

"Where is the world's most liveable city Where is the world's most liveable city The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked [---] cities based on their liveability. Melbourne Australia has been ranked the world's most liveable city for the past seven years but it has lost the top spot to Vienna. See the full report: eiu.com/liveability 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:"
YouTube Link 2018-08-14T17:17Z 3.8M followers, 435.7K engagements

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YouTube Link 2025-08-16T03:30Z 3.8M followers, 135.7K engagements

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YouTube Link 2026-01-29T19:39Z 3.8M followers, 99.8K 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"
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"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, 123.5K 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, 532.1K engagements

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YouTube Link 2026-01-19T19:22Z 3.8M followers, 116.5K 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

"What do Moon rocks reveal about the universe Between [----] and [----] six Apollo missions returned to Earth with Moon rocks. It was hoped that they would unlock lunar secrets but they also ended up teaching scientists more about the creation of the Earth and the universe beyond. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy These have been described as the most expensive rocks in the world. Until NASAs Apollo moon missions theyd laid on the lunar surface for millions of years undisturbed by humans. From [----] to [----] there were six Apollo missions which returned to"
YouTube Link 2019-07-13T10:59Z 3.8M followers, 139.9K 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

"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

"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, 331.1K 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"
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"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, 84.8K 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

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"Nuclear power: the clean green energy dream One of the keys to a smooth transition to a green economy is nuclear power. It's a proven alternative to fossil fuelsbut the most important barriers to its adoption may not be what you think. 00:00 - The role of nuclear power 00:48 - The advantages of nuclear energy 01:41 - The problem with nuclear power 02:51 - Nuclear waste 03:58 - Storage options for nuclear waste Read more about nuclear powers newest appeal: https://econ.st/3SyNAP4 Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3QAawvI Find our most recent coverage on nuclear power:"
YouTube Link 2022-08-11T13:59Z 3.8M followers, 141.7K 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, 36.1K 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

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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

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YouTube Link 2026-01-17T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 398.6K engagements

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YouTube Link 2020-04-30T17:30Z 3.8M followers, 663.8K engagements

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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

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YouTube Link 2025-10-14T14:00Z 3.8M followers, 20.5K engagements

"America v China: why the trade war won't end soon America and China are edging closer to signing a deal in the trade war. But that wont mark the endthe issues at the heart of the conflict will be very difficult to resolve. Read more here: https://econ.st/2qQItl6 Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: https://econ.st/2xvTKdy The worlds leading superpowers are locking horns. Over the past [--] months America and China have been trading blows through tariffs on goods. The impact is being felt on industries worldwide. But what is the story behind the America-China trade war So the"
YouTube Link 2019-11-14T17:15Z 3.8M followers, 1.8M 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

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"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

"Are rich countries facing a debt crisis Debt across advanced economies is higher than ever. Our business affairs editor Rachana Shanbhogue and our economics editor Henry Curr unpack the crisis brewing in countries finances. Economics politics business news current affairs inflation Britain productivity Europe defence economist UK france US United states america debt deficit covid tax financial finance economy Economics politics business news current affairs inflation Britain productivity Europe defence economist UK france US United states america debt deficit covid tax financial finance"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T17:00Z 3.8M followers, 180.5K engagements

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YouTube Link 2025-11-07T17:44Z 3.8M followers, 51.5K 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

"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

"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, 375.4K 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

"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, 48.1K engagements

"What's the point of NATO NATO was set up in [----] to counter the Soviet threat. Its North American and European members must continue to change the alliance if it is to remain relevant in the 21st century. 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 2019-03-18T21:09Z 3.8M followers, 84.3K engagements

"Where is the loneliest place in the world If you think rich individualistic societies are the loneliestthink again. Surveys repeatedly show the loneliest countries in the world are in Africa with Madagascar often ranking near the top. Why Africa United States United Kingdom UK England West France Rich wealthy high-income low-income income inequality distribution money finance economics the economist economist economy madagascar lemur film social lonely loneliness health migrate migration climate change earth individual freedom free individualistic collectivist collectivism countries poor"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T16:12Z 3.8M followers, 41.7K engagements

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YouTube Link 2018-07-31T15:39Z 3.8M followers, 803.7K engagements

"Is ICE a threat to American democracy Under Donald Trump ICE and Border Patrol are trampling constitutional freedoms and behaving like paramilitary organisations. The killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has become a test of how the federal government inflicts violence on Americas streets. Mr Trump appears to be retreatingbut what does that mean for his immigration goals and the agencies that some fear could one day become the presidents personal militia And what does it tell us about the health of Americas democracy 00:00 - How Donald Trump wields power 00:48 - Are the events"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 43K 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

"Why are so many people joining cults The Economist Is the internet helping cults thrive The Economists News editor Carla Subirana Arts and co-host of The Intelligence podcast Rosie Blau explore how social media has helped cults gain large numbers of new followers. 00:00 How is the internet changing how cults operate 01:06 How many cults actually exist today 02:06 What actually is a cult 04:57 How dangerous are online cults 05:31 What can be done to stop cults Listen to the full episode: https://econ.st/4agEboW Social media are helping cults to recruit and control members:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T18:05Z 3.8M followers, 16.9K 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

"Could this be the end of the West as we know it NATO allies have quarrelled before but never quite like this. 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. 00:00 What is the future of the transatlantic alliance and NATO 01:00 Is this a permanent shift 04:00 Is Europe prepared for this new world"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T15:53Z 3.8M followers, 35K 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

"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

"Why do we use slang Why are phrases like delulu [--] and hanky panky popular Lane Greene our language correspondent delves into why people love to use slang. TheEconomist Economist news politics video film EconomistVideo slang language TheEconomist Economist news politics video film EconomistVideo slang language"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T11:00Z 3.8M followers, 19.2K engagements

"How Netanyahus rival would end Israels war in Gaza Israel is bitterly divided ahead of this years elections. But one of prime minister Binyamin Netanyahus main political opponents Naftali Bennett says he can unite the country. Zanny Minton Beddoes The Economists editor-in-chief and Edward Carr deputy editor travelled to Tel Aviv to ask Mr Bennett how he would restore Israels reputation abroad and counter the threat of Hamas. 00:00 - Whats at stake in Israels election 01:10 - How Bennett believes he differs from Netanyahu 01:40 - Can only Netanyahu guarantee Israels security 02:42 - The"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T17:57Z 3.8M followers, 37.1K 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, 200.6K engagements

"Is nuclear fusion the future of clean energy Fusion is a kind of nuclear power which could revolutionise how clean energy is produced. As a new wave of experiments heats up can fusion live up to the hype 00:33 The future of green energy 02:00 What is nuclear fusion and how does it work 03:17 Is it achievable Sign up to The Economists daily newsletter: https://econ.st/3s9WjPB Energy security gives climate-friendly nuclear-power plants a new appeal: https://econ.st/3QHgdd1 Listen to our podcast about the importance of private companies in advancing nuclear fusion https://econ.st/49n7aqa Fusion"
YouTube Link 2023-12-14T15:00Z 3.8M followers, 250.5K 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, 30.3K engagements

"Does egg freezing give false hope to prospective parents The fertility business is boomingegg freezing is being sold to a generation of men and women increasingly interested in deferring parenthood. But is optimistic marketing giving false hope Read more here: https://trib.al/7K9Lw4O On July 25th [----] in Oldham England a baby girl named Louise was born. Unlike any baby before her Louise was conceived in a Petri dish by a remarkable new procedure known as in-vitro fertilisation or IVF. Since then millions of so-called test-tube babies have been born. Today [--] in [--] American births is thanks to"
YouTube Link 2019-08-29T17:50Z 3.8M followers, 46.2K 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

"Why Syria might face another uprising Is an insurgency brewing in Syria Gareth Browne our Middle East correspondent joins Rosie Blau co-host of The Intelligence podcast to discuss Syrias fraught transition one year after Assads fall and whether another uprising might be on the horizon. 00:00 Could Syria face a new insurgency 00:28 What fault lines are emerging in Syria 02:27 How is the transition feeling on the ground 03:25 What are the economic and political challenges 05:23 What kind of state is being built 06:47 Is Syria heading toward a new authoritarian structure Listen to the full"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T17:02Z 3.8M followers, 45.3K 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

"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, 76.9K 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, 102.2K engagements

"Why America is right to lift sanctions on Syria American sanctions were originally imposed on the Assad regime for atrocities including chemical attacks on civilians. But with Syrias new administration in charge they have outlived their purpose. Our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes explains why united states syria ahmed al-sharaa ahmed al sharaa bashar assad syrian economist economy cash trump donald mohamad bin salman mbs saudi arabia saudi arabia qatar middle east lebanon iraq hts Zanny Minton Beddoes sanction chemical bomb alawite druze sunni shiite maronite catholic editor video news"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T10:35Z 3.8M followers, 30.4K engagements

"Can Japan stop the yen falling The Japanese yen has risen in recent days following speculation that the American and Japanese governments may intervene to prop it up. But with Japan facing heavy debt payments and a new prime minister campaigning for fiscal stimulus the yen may have yet more obstacles to overcome. yen dollar usd greenback green america united states japan government sanae takichi ldp central bank jerome powell inflation economics finance economist henry curr monetary fiscal election interest rate differential currency tourist index governor chair federal reserve ueda kazuo"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T16:48Z 3.8M followers, 197.5K engagements

"Scholz fired: Germany calls snap election After Olaf Scholz (https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/12/13/what-to-expect-after-germanys-confidence-voteutm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners) Germanys chancellor lost a confidence vote in parliament yesterday Germany is preparing for a snap election. Urban waste is a growing problem"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T12:41Z 3.8M followers, 17.3K engagements

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