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Checks and Balance from The Economist
Checks and Balance from The Economist
The Economist

Checks and Balance unlocks American politics by taking a big theme each week and digging into the data, the ideas, and the... more

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Episodes

Trailer: Boom!

How did two old, unpopular men end up running for the world's most demanding job? It’s the question John Prideaux,... more

02 Jul 2024 · 3 minutes
Trailer: The Modi Raj

Narendra Modi is one of the most popular politicians on the planet. India’s prime minister is eyeing a third term... more

01 Jun 2024 · 4 minutes
Choose this podcast: abortion and the election

In 2022 the Supreme Court gave control of abortion back to “the people and their elected representatives.” This November will... more

31 May 2024 · 53 minutes
Checks and Balance: Aid, and a bet

For months, a big foreign-aid deal looked like it was going nowhere in the House of Representatives. Now $95bn of... more

26 Apr 2024 · 48 minutes
Checks and Balance: Capitol gains

While America’s focus has been on the presidential election, the race for Congress is even more volatile. With razor-thin majorities... more

05 Apr 2024 · 48 minutes
Checks and Balance: Growth states

It’s not long since America was widely thought to be on the brink of recession. Instead the economy expanded by... more

15 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
Checks and Balance: Strike accord

America has launched strikes against Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East, in response to an attack on a base in... more

10 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
Checks and Balance: Biden or bust

Joe Biden’s chances against Donald Trump in November do not look good. He is unpopular and his age puts many... more

05 Jan 2024 · 47 minutes
Checks and Balance: Year all about it

If the election were held tomorrow, Donald Trump would probably be the favourite to win.  How should we be thinking... more

17 Nov 2023 · 50 minutes
Checks and Balance: Well enough alone?

On foreign policy, trade and immigration, the Republican Party wants America to push the world away. This is a departure,... more

27 Oct 2023 · 51 minutes
Checks and Balance from The Economist
Trailer: Boom!
Checks and Balance from The Economist