The World Ahead 2023: The art of forecasting
The World Ahead 2023: The art of forecasting
We turn the spotlight on forecasting itself, and look back on the predictions we made for 2022. How accurate were we? Ho... Read more
23 Jan 2023
•
23mins
The World Ahead 2023: Watch the mega-states
The World Ahead 2023: Watch the mega-states
Where is American politics heading in 2023? Alexandra Suich Bass, The Economist's senior correspondent for politics, tec... Read more
16 Jan 2023
•
25mins
Similar Podcasts
The World Ahead 2023: Bigger elephant, leaner dragon
The World Ahead 2023: Bigger elephant, leaner dragon
When it comes to demographic shifts, 2023 is going to be a big year. India will overtake China to become the world’s mos... Read more
9 Jan 2023
•
19mins
The World Ahead 2023: China's challenges
The World Ahead 2023: China's challenges
As president Xi Jinping begins his third five-year term, China’s path forward is uncertain. Covid-19 is tearing through ... Read more
2 Jan 2023
•
26mins
The World Ahead 2023: Understand this
The World Ahead 2023: Understand this
We analyse the new buzzwords and jargon that could be making their way into the collective consciousness over the next 1... Read more
19 Dec 2022
•
23mins
The World Ahead 2023: Fuelling the future
The World Ahead 2023: Fuelling the future
Europe faces a painful energy crunch this winter, as it tries to make do with less Russian gas. Will this crisis “accele... Read more
12 Dec 2022
•
24mins
The World Ahead 2023: The coming recession
The World Ahead 2023: The coming recession
What are the prospects for the world economy in 2023? Economies face volatile energy prices and inflation at its highest... Read more
5 Dec 2022
•
19mins
The World Ahead 2023: Conflicting possibilities
The World Ahead 2023: Conflicting possibilities
How will the war in Ukraine play out in 2023? The Economist’s foreign and defence editors discuss the possible scenarios... Read more
28 Nov 2022
•
21mins
The World Ahead: The future of green travel
The World Ahead: The future of green travel
Can flying be made sustainable? Host Tom Standage travels to the year 2042 to find airlines making growing use of “synth... Read more
27 Jun 2022
•
29mins
The World Ahead: The future of education
The World Ahead: The future of education
Will personalised learning replace teachers? Host Tom Standage travels to the year 2042 to find children being taught by... Read more
20 Jun 2022
•
22mins