Podcasts
Babbage
AI is coming for sport
Our podcast on science and technology. The latest models could help teams recruit players, devise tactics and even predict injuries
The Intelligence
Why Rwandan-backed rebels seized a city in eastern Congo
Also on the daily podcast: menacing microplastics and astrology apps
Drum Tower
How Chiung Yao shaped Chinese ideas about love and death
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, we explore the influence of the celebrated romance writer on the Chinese-speaking world
The Intelligence
Tech stocks tumble as DeepSeek debuts a cheap Chinese AI model
Also on the daily podcast: Canada’s Arctic needs solar power and why you should lift weights
The Intelligence
As Palestinians return to northern Gaza, peace remains fragile
Also on the daily podcast: Drones terrorise Ukrainian civilians and “The Traitors” meets game theory
Checks and Balance
What will President Trump do next?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we assess the start of the 47th president’s term
The Intelligence
Britain’s chancellor explains her growth plans to our editor
Also on the daily podcast: the culture war around Australia Day and introducing “Archive 1945”, our lush history interactive
Money Talks
Our interview with Britain’s chancellor Rachel Reeves
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, our editor-in-chief speaks to the woman tasked with fixing Britain’s economy
The Intelligence
Alice Weidel’s hard-right AfD is winning over voters in Germany
Also on the daily podcast: meeting Syrian refugees now heading home and a tribute to David Lynch
Babbage
How Down’s syndrome could unlock the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease
Our podcast on science and technology. Including more types of people in clinical trials will help scientists better test their theories about how dementia starts
The Intelligence
Inside the tax on Red Sea shipping that funds the Houthis
Also on the daily podcast: China closes the gap with America on AI and the luxury-booze trend in West Africa
Drum Tower
Can Shein escape its Chinese roots?
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, as the TikTok saga continues, we look at the hurdles another wildly popular Chinese company faces overseas