Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal

FromEconomist Podcasts

Start listening View podcast show

Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal

FromEconomist Podcasts

ratings:

Length:

22 minutes

Released:

Mar 20, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Beto O’Rourke launched his bid for America’s presidency. Despite his relative lack of experience, he’s already been raking in donations. We look at the source of his appeal. And palm oil is ubiquitous in many consumer goods used today, but it comes at a high environmental cost. Also, does the field of economics have a culture that is off-putting to women? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Released:

Mar 20, 2019

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Economist was founded in 1843 "to throw white light on the subjects within its range". For more from The Economist visit http://shop.economist.com/collections/audio

Skip carousel

The world ahead: Trailer: Coming soon: a new future-gazing series from The Economist that examines an assortment of speculative scenarios, what-if conjectures and provocative prophecies. Thinking about possible futures can help us understand the present, and catch glimpses of t... by Economist Podcasts
1 min listen
The Intelligence: Trailer: The Intelligence is a new current-affairs podcast, published every weekday by Economist Radio, that provides a unique perspective on the events shaping your world. Drawing on the expertise of The Economist’s global network of correspondents, each episo... by Economist Podcasts
3 min listen
Babbage: Trailer by Economist Podcasts
2 min listen
IS this the end? Islamic State’s last stand: In Syria the few remaining Islamic State fighters are hemmed in. The caliphate’s territory may be diminished, but the idea will live on. A Valentine’s Day look at the digital dating market reveals the protocols and pitfalls of online matchmaking. And t... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
The Intelligence: Don’t despair, America: Tonight President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address; we ask what he’ll be saying, and what the state of the union really is. Yesterday the jury began its deliberations in the trial of “El Chapo”, an alleged Mexican drug lord. What impac... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
The Intelligence: Be careful on the way out: As progress appears to have been made in peace talks between America and the Taliban, the Senate urges the Trump administration not to rush for the door in Afghanistan. Origami might be pretty, but it hides great scientific potential; it’s starting to ... by Economist Podcasts
22 min listen
Line of control: India-Pakistan: Air strikes by India and Pakistan this week represent a worrying flare-up of tensions that have simmered for years. We examine the forces and politics at play between the nuclear-armed powers. What’s causing the chill in the global manufacturing sector... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
It’s not easy: the Green New Deal: As America’s Senate majority leader pledges a vote on the Green New Deal, a sweeping set of policies around climate and much more, we examine just what the legislation does—and doesn’t—lay out. Following Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address, w... by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
The Intelligence: Down and out in “iPhone City”: As trade talks with China continue in Washington, our correspondent takes a trip to China’s “iPhone City” to see how the country’s slowdown is affecting workers. In El Salvador, a social-media darling leads the polls ahead of Sunday’s presidential elec... by Economist Podcasts
18 min listen
The Intelligence: Credible, but critical: Today the Trump administration is expected to announce its nomination for head of the World Bank today. He’s a Treasury official with a sharply critical view of the institution and, to a degree, he’s right. A troubled region of the Philippines heads to... by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
The Intelligence: Deal, delay or dither?: It’s another crucial vote in the Brexit saga as Prime Minister Theresa May learns whether her leaving plan will be derailed or delayed. Autonomous weapons are coming along just as fast as autonomous vehicles are. But who’s tackling the ethics of killer... by Economist Podcasts
22 min listen
Emergency measures: America’s border deal: President Donald Trump is expected to declare a national emergency today, to fund his southern-border wall. We ask why that would be an uncomfortable constitutional precedent. Nigeria’s general election this weekend will be a nail-biter, and allegation... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
The Intelligence: This is not a coup: International pressure is mounting on the dictatorial regime of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. As he hints at negotiations with a resurgent opposition, we ask how the country’s citizens make ends meet amid the misery. A striking American indictment will m... by Economist Podcasts
27 min listen
It’s bean difficult: the China-America trade war: As President Donald Trump delays further tariffs on $200bn-worth of Chinese goods, there are hints of an end to the trade war. We assess the damage already done by looking at the global soyabean market. Countries around the world are struggling with th... by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
Independents’ day: Catalans on trial: Today 12 leaders of Spain’s Catalonia region go on trial, accused of rebellion. The proceedings will lay bare long-running tensions about democracy and unity. As Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota senator, joins America’s presidential race, we ask whether her ... by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
The Intelligence: Weapons redrawn: After America and Russia pull out out of a cold war-era weapons treaty, we examine the picture of global stability without it. Our China columnist visits with members of the Hui, a repressed Muslim minority spread throughout the country. And Europe lau... by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
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 Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
Chaos and calculation: Brexit: Grand fissures have opened in Britain’s politics; the two main parties’ leaders are struggling to keep control. What does it all mean for Brexit, just a month away? As pharmaceutical companies defend their prices this week, we look at the push to use c... by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
Alms held up: Venezuela: Venezuela is in dire need of humanitarian aid, and Juan Guaidó, the interim president, has pledged to deliver it tomorrow. Will Nicolás Maduro, the dictatorial leader still formally in power, let him? Ahead of Warren Buffett’s annual letter to sharehol... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
You say you want: Revisiting Iran’s revolution: We examine how the echoes of Iran’s revolution, 40 years ago, still influence how the Islamic Republic deals with the West today. Harley Davidson has become entangled in the Trump administration’s trade war just as changing demographics have put the br... by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
The Intelligence: A despot’s calculation: Internal and international pressure on President Nicolás Maduro brings Venezuela to the brink of change. As Facebook turns 15, it’s lurching from crisis to crisis—and still making money hand over fist. We ask whether it has, on balance, been good for t... by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
A thirsty world: the future of water: Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce, as climate change and population growth puts greater pressure on resources. But the problem is one of mismanagement, rather than supply. When Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil’s president in January, he ... by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
Princess unbridled: Thai politics: A Thai princess enters the running for prime minister—a development that reshuffles the country’s centres of power completely. Our obituaries editor chronicles the heartbreak of an Iraqi archaeologist. And Chinese scientists have come up with a smarter... by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
Resigned to it: Algeria’s president: After two decades as president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned. But the cabal that’s been running the country doesn’t want to give up power and the opposition is disorganised. Will anything change? Medical professionals staged protests in Canada thi... by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
Labour’s love lost: British politics: Seven parliamentarians have split from Britain’s opposition Labour party. That could change the calculus of Brexit, and just might be the nucleus of a new movement. There’s a little-noticed shift in the relationship between Islam and the West; a new ge... by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
Trudeau in trouble: a sunny leader in stormy times: Canada’s fresh-faced leader has been a icon for embattled liberals. But now he faces damaging accusations of meddling in a judicial process. Will Justin Trudeau be contrite or fight? And free money sounds like a grand idea. Here’s how universal basic i... by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
Xi’ll meet again: China’s People’s Congress opens: The National People's Congress of China gathers today for ten days of deliberations. Tensions with the West over the trade war and disagreement about the role of technology giant Huawei will be in the background. Bosses are not always the most rel... by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
Replacement anxiety: White supremacist terrorism: The terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, has left 50 people dead and a lot of unanswered questions. How big a threat are violent white supremacists? We take a look at a network of museums in China trying to commemorate that country’s murderou... by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
The sensitive month: Tibet: China’s party leaders get nervous in March—a month full of anniversaries that Tibetans hold dear. As the 60th anniversary of Tibet’s uprising approaches, security is tighter than usual. Corporate-risk managers are rotten at assessing their exposure to ... by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
Fifth time unlucky: Algeria’s protests: Widespread protests will continue today against the re-election run of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who hasn’t been heard from since a stroke in 2013. Algerians have had enough of their country’s proxy rule and misrule. We also ask if countries can ... by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen

More Episodes from Economist Podcasts

Skip carousel

Crimes seen: The ICC chases Israel and Hamas by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
Succession unplanned: Iran’s president killed by Economist Podcasts
26 min listen
The Weekend Intelligence: Bombay, open city? by Economist Podcasts
47 min listen
Swat off the press: Meta v Canada’s news ploy by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
Boiling over: an attempt on the Slovakian PM’s life by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
Expenses claims: Trump’s hush-money trial by Economist Podcasts
26 min listen
Run part one: Why are Chinese people running to Japan? by Economist Podcasts
31 min listen
The morale of the story: Ukraine’s front lines by Economist Podcasts
25 min listen
Fear on draft: Ukraine’s fraught mobilisation by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
The Weekend Intelligence: Baseball at the border by Economist Podcasts
50 min listen
The Intelligence: The next stage of the tech wars by Economist Podcasts
26 min listen
The Intelligence: Singapore’s “4G” era by Economist Podcasts
25 min listen
The Intelligence: Supercharging India’s economy by Economist Podcasts
20 min listen
The Intelligence: Truce talk by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
The Intelligence: Mandela’s vision, tested by Economist Podcasts
28 min listen
The Intelligence: Our meeting with Macron by Economist Podcasts
29 min listen
The Intelligence: The kids are alright, turns out by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
The Intelligence: Going back to raid school by Economist Podcasts
27 min listen
Babbage: Teens and their screens by Economist Podcasts
42 min listen
The Intelligence: Dengue’s grip on Latin America by Economist Podcasts
23 min listen
The Intelligence: A civil society in waiting by Economist Podcasts
22 min listen
Checks and Balance: Aid, and a bet by Economist Podcasts
48 min listen
The Intelligence: Britain’s latest bad idea by Economist Podcasts
26 min listen
The Intelligence: The world’s biggest humanitarian crisis by Economist Podcasts
19 min listen
The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
The Intelligence: AI rest my case by Economist Podcasts
21 min listen
The Intelligence: Ready, Aid, Fire by Economist Podcasts
24 min listen
The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era? by Economist Podcasts
27 min listen
Money Talks: Why weight-loss drugs will reshape the world: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, it’s not just waistlines that could see the benefit from the new “miracle” drugs by Economist Podcasts
37 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal: Beto O’Rourke launched his bid for America’s presidency. Despite his relative lack of experience, he’s already been raking in donations. We look at the source of his appeal. And palm oil is ubiquitous in many consumer goods used today, but it comes at ... by The Intelligence from The Economist
22 min listen
Climate Change Unplugged: How outraged should we be?: Episode #72 // This week we take on one of the biggest, most complex topics in society and business today - climate change.... by No Bullsh!t Leadership
30 min listen
How the Electric Chair Works by Stuff You Should Know
60 min listen
Doing the bees’ work with Thai Sade of BloomX by How I Built This with Guy Raz
32 min listen
Oysters & Aquaculture: On the Half Shell – Lab 073 by Dope Labs
41 min listen
When the terrorists attack in America, what will the financial impact be to you? Zach Abraham joins Episode 1,192: I originally intended to talk with Zach about a story out of Australia, where an economist predicts the country will soon be cashless. We do talk about that, but I asked him a question as we continued our conversation. I have been reading an analysis... by The Todd Herman Show
61 min listen
The Grow Room: Ag Innovation w/ Indoor Farming: This episode, we delve into their mission to bring the community the freshest, locally grown food through innovative indoor farming. Join us as we discuss their journey, from surviving the pandemic to their exciting future plans. Our guests, Annie and Huey Boelen, share remarkable stories of resilience and passion in the world of indoor agriculture. by Farm4Profit Podcast
59 min listen
The 3 a.m. Call is Coming from Inside the White House: The biggest national security story in America today is the biggest domestic story and the biggest political story and the biggest economic story and the biggest public health story. The COVID outbreak at the White House might have resulted in greater empathy for those who have suffered so due to the pandemic but the opposite seems to be happening. It seems to be leading to an effort by the president and his supporters to double down on disastrous policy choice and to put more Americans at risk. We discuss with Pultizer Prize Winner Laurie Garrett, Dr. Kavita Patel, former WH staffer, Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute and Rosa Brooks of Georgetown Law Center. Don't miss it.Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio">http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio</a>. <hr> See <a style='co by Deep State Radio
52 min listen
How to Biodesign #16: Vegan leather, local-for-local? by HOW TO BIODESIGN AUDIO RECAP
76 min listen
46. How to Break our Dependence on Plastics in the Food Chain by Fresh Takes On Tech
38 min listen
Uniting Philanthropy and Capital Markets with Water.org by System Catalysts
29 min listen
Toxics In Our Homes: Lead, House Dust, and more by Living on Earth
51 min listen
041: Dermot Hayes on Comparative Advantage, Feeding the Chinese and the Malthusian Catastrophe: Dermot Hayes is the Pioneer Chair of Agribusiness, professor of economics, and professor of finance at Iowa State University. He heads the Trade and Agricultural Policy Division at CARD, a position he also held from 1990 through... by Economic Rockstar
39 min listen
Exploring the Native and Non-Native Bee Debate with Ron Miksha (S6, E24): In this episode, we talk with Ron Miksha, a former commercial beekeeper now living in Calgary, Alberta. Ron was on the podcast back in August of this year talking about the Western Apiculture Society conference with Étienne Tardiff. At the time, he... by Beekeeping Today Podcast
55 min listen
The Scientific Case For Life with Dr. Tara Sander Lee & Dr. Kathi Aultman by Common Sense with Dr. Ben Carson
43 min listen
If You Are A Man You Have To Fight Till Death ~ Andrew Tate | Motivational Speech For Young Hustlers | Inspirational Speech by Inspirational Speeches by Billionaires. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, etc.
9 min listen
Sunday, July 5, 2015 by 60 Minutes
43 min listen
Global Opportunities from Starting a Med Device Company in a Pandemic with Meow-Ludo. by From Lab to Launch by Qualio
22 min listen
#55 Economic modelling and agroforestry design with Harry Greene by The Regenerative Agroforestry Podcast
78 min listen
FoA 337: Synthetic biology for nature-based and data-driven farming with Travis Bayer and Adam Litle of Sound Agriculture by Future of Agriculture
38 min listen
EP 61: Bringing Water Equity to America by Breaking Green Ceilings
51 min listen
800: Robbie Shaw on American Chestnut Blight and Rescue by The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson
47 min listen
The Prepping Academy - Water Is Life! by Prepping Academy
62 min listen
Tom Willey: Merging Chemical-Regenerative With Organic by Real Organic Podcast
36 min listen
#ArlanWasHere MoveTheDial Global Summit 2018 (with Bea Arthur, The Difference): Join a live fireside event that happened November… by The Bootstrapped VC - A Backstage Capital Podcast
21 min listen
724: Effectively Lead The Charge To A Culture Of Innovation by Max Maccarone: Max Maccarone of Riskology.co helps you lead the charge to a culture of innovation by Optimal Work Daily
11 min listen
Water Water Everywhere and Not A Drop To Invest: Investing in water has a certain logic and allure to it in that it is the most prized commodity on this planet. However there is such an abundance that we don't value it with a price. We do have a shortage of drinkable water in many parts of the US... by Money Tree Investing
56 min listen
37. RETHINKING ECONOMIC SUCCESS: beyond the growth obsession: Kate Raworth & Rachel Parris by Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband & Geoff Lloyd
56 min listen
#26: Dr. Doug Tallamy on What Makes Oaks the Most Important Tree by Nature's Archive
67 min listen
Insects & Commodities with Charlie Drew: Insects are fundamental to the commodities world. As pollinators, they are crucial to the agri sector and food production. Increasingly, they are being used to recycle trash and farmed to provide protein for aquaculture, animal husbandry and even humans. However, these very alien creatures also show us a way to think very differently too – generating a collective brain created by thousands of individuals in a colony. And it is this decision making process that is informing Swarm Technology’s very different investment fund. Here to talk all things insects from farming to investing is Charlie Drew, Co-Founder and COO of Swarm Technology. by The HC Commodities Podcast
38 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal

Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Economist Podcasts

Related podcast episodes