Editor's Picks from The Economist

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Opportunity cost: the changing math of mortgages

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. For decades it made sense to slowly pay down a mortgage over time, but that is no longer the case. Rising interest rates mean the smart thing to do is pay off your mortgage early. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ . For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how ...

Feb 19, 2025•6 min

Trailer: The Modi Raj

Narendra Modi may well be the most popular politician on the planet. India’s prime minister is eyeing a third term atop the world’s biggest democracy.  A tea-seller’s son, Mr Modi began life an outsider. The man behind the political phenomenon remains hard to fathom. India has become an economic powerhouse during his ten years in charge. But he’s also the frontman for a chauvinistic Hindu nationalist dogma.  Can Mr Modi continue to balance both parts of his agenda and finish the job of...

Jun 03, 2024•5 min

Editor’s Picks: October 23rd 2023

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist . This week, why only America can save Israel and Gaza from a greater catastrophe. Also, the recent election in Poland offers a lesson in how to push back on populism (10:30) and the resurgence of bedbugs , beyond the hype (16:00). Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ now and get 50% off your subscription with our limited time offer . If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist , you’ll have full access to a...

Oct 22, 2023•22 min