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“Best in depth analysis of US politics I have come across.”
Dalewahl via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/13/24
“I can’t believe Check and Balance is part of The Economist’s otherwise good offerings. The answer is these lies are just too unbelievable for anyone to believe. The economy is a mess.
If you’re not a homeowner or you are a retired person with a pension or a taxpayer - the economy is the worst....”Read full review »
moving on-missu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“The blanket conclusion that no one likes either candidate is in accurate and quite annoying. I’ll be glad to see you all with egg on your faces when your predictions turn out to be widely wrong come November.”
Ty$dollar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“I have been an Economist subscriber for years and still am, but my inability to listen to podcasts through Apple Podcasts is more than frustrating. The Economist and Apple need to fix this absurd issue. The only way I can listen to the podcasts now is through the Economist app, and that is hardly...”Read full review »
Zigzag Seven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
“Love the discussions by and among the hosts superimposed with the interviews!”
Trainz Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“I’m a Canadian physio, so politics and history were not major study areas for me. This is the one podcast I listen to every week, I look forward to it coming out each Friday. The hosts are incredibly bright. They are thoughtful, human, and interested in doing journalism well. More people need the...”Read full review »
carterdavidpt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/22/23
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“I have an economist subscription but can not get through new pay wall as my phone does not have latest operating system! I am not spending $1,000 on new iPhone to hear C& B!!! Still listening via podcast section of my economist app on phone but not convenient.”
MalcolmH@ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“No question these folks are five stars. But seems there’s an issue with the new Apple subscription linking, resulting in my usual Friday afternoon gratitude at hearing their thoughs being replaced with a bit of a sad silence. Can some technologically-adept person look into the issue?”
Commenter1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“I am a big fan of Checks & Balance and look forward to listening every week. As a Canadian I am fascinated and often baffled by the politics of our neighbours to the south. Checks and Balance brings a modicum of understanding and perpective on the current events. Their intelligent analysis,...”Read full review »
K Pinault via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/21/23
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“I look forward to the occasional free episode, but I will not be buying a subscription. I want to support ethical journalism, but I also want to support my family.
I’ve been listening for over 3 years, and I love the Podcast. I could not recommend it more to those two read these reviews and...”Read full review »
NathanT29 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/23
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“Doesn’t make the slightest effort to present anything but extreme liberal views, ignores anything that could be a negative for Democrats”
Paco BNA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
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“The subscription is a no-brainer even if only for this pod, let alone for all the high quality Economist shows. We’re in a thick soup of hot takes and derivative content - we need objective curation helping us see through to what matters, and we need context, both historical and global. This has...”Read full review »
OzzieMR2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/23
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“It’s been good knowing you and a joy to listen to such excellent podcasts each week. It’s sad to know that John & Charlotte & Idrees will be continuing their discussions in muffled tones behind a wall from next month on. Maybe I would’ve taken out a subscription if it had been for less....”Read full review »
092416 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“I’m a bit bummed they’re going to put this show fully behind the paywall instead of simply offering the show with ads to the non paying public and allowing subscribers to listen to an ad-free version, like many podcasts have done. I enjoy the show, but I’m looking to cut back on my subscriptions,...”Read full review »
76906347 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“Long-time listener who's enjoyed downloading the podcasts pretty regularly. I often disagree with the hosts, but it's sometimes interesting to hear their opinions. Had to unsubscribe this week bc it's moving to subscription only, and I certainly don't plan on paying money to...”Read full review »
AL_5785224 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/23
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“But likely to lose a lot of listeners as the Economist starts their subscription plan. Even a couple dollars will be enough to lose folks to the many free shows available. Too bad because all people would benefit from listening to Idrees.”
bjones3618 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/23
“This whole episode was a deep fake!”
mmm, hmmm, uh huh, hmmm! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“It’s clearly setup with hosts that come from political idealogy, which is great. It’s unfortunate how little effort Charlotte puts in to mask her contempt for all conservative values.
Overall it’s a somewhat fair podcast that attempts to engage both sides of a topic, if you can take Charlotte...”Read full review »
Lestatac83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/05/23
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“i have raised a boy and s girl in a veey small town in the midwest. way less opportunities for boys in these towns if your boy is not into traditional american sports, hunting there is little to do for them or opportunities for boys in these areas for their creative sides for boys that are not...”Read full review »
midwestBlue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“A really excellent episode. Chilling to hear Paul Dans’ combination of apparent lucidity and incoherence on the elimination of the ‘establishment’. A second Trump term would be just as chaotic, but just in a different way.
Sorry to hear that Charlotte is struggling with the geography of this...”Read full review »
EdwardT26 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/23
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“Kicks dic— who would have thought that the worst island in the world would create the best, most level headed observations of American politics?”
RealCheeseFlavr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“I’m a subscriber to The Economist in the USA, I spend my driving hours at night in South Texas listening to the digital edition of The Economist and I do like this podcast, as a migrant with basic education I learn something different everyday. I recently became a U.S. citizen and I proudly can...”Read full review »
El Rinche via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“Usual high quality analysis from the Economist US team”
MalcolmH@ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/05/23
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“PLEASE give Charlotte her own show! I want to hear everything she thinks about every thing!”
amb1966 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/23
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“I really enjoy the in depth discussions. Only drawback is the female reporter with a vocal fry. All reporters should be trained to eliminate their vocal fry if they speak that way. It’s torture to listen to.”
JulieO11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/23
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“I read the news in reputable sources, or rather skim it, and read only a few opinion pieces, BECAUSE I know that my best investment in staying informed is this podcast. NOT the usual talking/shouting heads, NOT equal time for the crazy. Just thoughtful analysis that never fails to deliver things...”Read full review »
rubelectual via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
“This is one of my favorite podcasts. Y’all do a great job, and I say y’all and I’m not from Texas. Yes, Texas is growing and people are moving there. However, many interesting things are happening in other parts of the U.S.
Here in Denver, we’re going to choose a new mayor soon. In 2018 we...”Read full review »
BDOUTHIT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/23
“When talking about the democratic bench, how could you forget Colorado Governor Jared polis?
in a state with more unaffiliated voters than either Democrats or Republicans, he won reelection
handily and swept the entire flight of democratic state officials to election. He did not handle...”Read full review »
nocojt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“It’s just that good. Provides insights into American politics one would otherwise miss. The trio of John, Charlotte and Idrees (haven’t forgotten about dear Jon Fasman) is a winning combination of intelligence, wit, and that “je ne sais quoi” of podcasting. I look forward to it every Friday. I...”Read full review »
SWEFREED07 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Ever since Trump’s emergence, the Economist has gotten more biased. This podcast reminds me why I no longer subscribe to the publication.”
rdcu8mbdt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“Really enjoyed the EV road-trip podcast. Was wondering if you would ever consider including the environmental/sociological negative implications in your episodes. Cobalt in batteries is mined on the back of Congolese slave labor and is ravaging their ecology with toxins. Also, the carbon output...”Read full review »
KrisD4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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“I am relatively new to listening to Checks and Balances and am so happy I found it. Love the focus on a specific topic each time, and they really do have a natural and informative discussion that dives deep. My only feedback is: cut the icebreaker/casual convo up top. Really just need to jump...”Read full review »
Mr.Krobs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
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“I used to find this podcast more for the American audience and therefore at time slightly difficult to appreciate. The recent few episodes, in particular the two on Alaska, have changed my perception and I now listen every week. The discussions have helped me understand why those American issues...”Read full review »
gyywong via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/14/23
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“I loved the Alaska two-part series by Charlotte Howard. It highlighted the climate crisis in a unique way and I liked the audio from Charlotte in the field in Northern Alaska.”
garrekds via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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“While I subscribe and enjoy many Economist podcasts (and would, unsolicited, enthusiastically recommend The Intelligence and Drum Tower to anyone), Checks and Balance is the absolute highlight of my podcast week. The analysis is insightful; the topics are timely, interesting, and relevant; but...”Read full review »
Rhodestorome via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“I look forward to listening to Checks and Balance each Friday morning.
The politics leadership of The Economist continues to provide THE most thoughtful and (generally) balanced analysis of politics in the US.
Several decades ago I became a subscriber to The Economist because of the...”Read full review »
Blue Chicago via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“John Prideaux is a compere par excellence but the show has suffered badly from John Fasman’s departure. Idrees Kahloon is the very definition of wet blanket.”
dexterthefox via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/20/22
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“Charlotte, Jon and John are the perfect trio! Intelligent, insightful analysis makes their podcast standout!”
spacemanspiff23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
“Not the Russian one! Longtime listener — pods vary wildly in quality of analysis; not as good of late. Also, please bring Fasman back to this pod — where he makes a good co-host with Howard & Prideaux — and remove him from the Intelligence podcast. Also, Idrees Calhoun isn’t good in a host...”Read full review »
CaityC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“Great topic coverage by a talented team.”
Albany Kev via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/31/22
“The team is extremely well qualified in both the subject matter and the details of current conditions which allows them to share, and lightning and useful perspectives on the economic events of the day. You also get to listen to good friends, making intelligent comments and asking you spell...”Read full review »
HarryByTheSea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/22
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“I was a big fan from the Economist but now I only hear excuses and “both siding” defending the republicans. I don’t understand why this podcast continues to minimize republican failures and maximize democratic faults.”
hfineichdk via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/24/22
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