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The new mediocre: the world economy
The new mediocre: the world economy
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2019
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Podcast episode
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The International Monetary Fund releases its global-growth forecast today. Expect news of a downgrade, but not recession: low growth has become the status quo. We join international forces in Burkina Faso, where African troops are being trained to contain a growing risk of jihadism. And, why is it that concern about climate-change comes and goes? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Sins of the fathers: the Vatican and child abuse: The Vatican is hosting a high-profile meeting on child abuse by the clergy. It’s a topic that has been woefully overlooked, and one that threatens to define the tenure of Pope Francis. We visit the world’s largest building, in the city of Chengdu. Insi... by The Intelligence from The Economist