Editor’s Picks: September 27th 2021
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A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the mess Merkel leaves behind, America gets serious about countering China (11:01) and Nigerian megachurches practise the prosperity they preach (17:36).   Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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