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“Used to enjoy especially Babbage but to left wing for me now.”
Flanners65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/24/24
“Very misleading ads by the America petroleum Institute. Seriously why are you sponsored by the American petroleum Institute?”
Naomi Rosen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/24
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“Our Asian allies are much more committed to there self defense than most of our European allies.I believe we should match or exceed their commitment if necessary. Our NATO allies have been slacking in their efforts and need to step up their efforts. The Chinese threat is much more urgent...”Read full review »
Kurt in Detroit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
“As a retired, 20-year Army veteran with Desert Storm and Iraqi freedom experience, I always enjoyed live-fire weapons training. Yet, while consistently qualifying expert with hand guns, rifles, and grenades, etc., I’ve never had the desire to own a personal weapon. I respect responsible gun...”Read full review »
Phantomark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
“the economist serves the same purposes today as it did when it justified slavery, colonialism, and war in the 1800s - to give an intelligent and benevolent *expert opinion* appearance to the propaganda of mass murderers. no change, perhaps even more arrogant and detached from the reality of most...”Read full review »
kilgoretrout1871 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“Please monetize through ads or subscriptions but not both. Love the content but not the ads.”
cruiseandresort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/24
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“Life and fate a tremendous tribute to Alexander Navalny and others who do what is right.
Thank you”
Ycr-siabh via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
03/04/24
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“Awesome work by the economist team”
Assez ccc via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/21/24
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“The Economist podcast paywall concept seems to be in disarray. The podcast is increasingly blighted with relentless appeals to join up with ever increasing discounts as the months roll by—when will this charade end?”
powernattoh via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
02/11/24
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“I am a long time listener to all the Economist’s podcasts and I have always appreciated their non-partisan approach to news that is impossible to get in the US.
However your new series, the Weeknd intelligence, shows a clear, left-wing biased in the stories they report. How disappointing. If I...”Read full review »
BD Earl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/24
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“Not recommended. I started reading The Economist in my youth, and over time, it became apparent that they have a distinct agenda. They manipulate their analysis by selectively omitting information and trivializing certain aspects. Despite their polished writing, it frequently reflects a subtle...”Read full review »
T33jo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/20/24
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“The economist is very clever in how it riddles its propaganda to present a “balanced take”. The trick is what they leave out in their analysis and what they make light of. It took me time to see it. I do not recommend unless you want to be fed propaganda”
moukhty via Apple Podcasts ·
Nigeria ·
01/20/24
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“Used to be a great series of podcasts; very informational, in-depth conversations, and great guests to spark thoughtful discussion. Economist podcasts have now become politically biased propaganda mediums with a keen interest on spreading alarmism. The irony is in the name “Economist” because...”Read full review »
njerseygirl68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“A good writen and researched podcast.All our respect for our colleagues . From European magazine GAY45.eu”
@seductionofesthetics via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
01/15/24
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“The topics are unique and interesting and always good company on long drives.”
Juljul1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
12/30/23
“The Economist's podcast excels in dissecting global economic trends, political movements, and cultural shifts, with fun hosts who adeptly translate complex topics into engaging discussions. However, its coverage on Israel-Palestine is a notable exception. Here, the podcast displays a...”Read full review »
zack.shmaly via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/09/23
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“Always if the highest quality in standards of journalism but free of junk both ads and self aggrandizing statements by politicians. Just good reporting with value added insight.”
Aboghix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“Honestly, the best podcasters. Worth the subscription.”
Sweater Karen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
“I finally decided to try the free offer with part of my birthday gift. I was so excited!! I Set up acct only to learn AFTERWARDS I NEED IOS 17 WHICH WILL REQUIRE I BUY A NEW IPHONE. My phone CANNOT BE UPDATED TO IOS17. THAT IS A LOT FOR A PODCAST SUBSCRIPTION!!
Now I get to jump through more...”Read full review »
GildedLilly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/23
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“Ended up subscribing because there’s continually great content.”
Pya3g via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“Love the Economist podcasts and delighted to be paying a very small amount to ensure you can keep up - and expand - on the excellent reporting.”
_p/t_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/23
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“Been listening for 10 years or so, but over the years I’ve noticed there is a pro war, pro west and pro US/UK narrative. Can be quite unbalanced if the topic goes against their fundamental views regardless of the outcome. To the point I’ve decided to stop listening after enjoying it for so long.”
andyjohn84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/23
“The podcasts are great. So good that I agreed to try their subscription service. I could not get it to work. Then when I tried to cancel I found you had to do it through their chat service, where they waste your time trying to change your mind. They should have worked out the subscription service...”Read full review »
jbeckr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/23
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“Top quality journalism in bite sized chunks. Brilliant addition to what the Economist already offers. Love that it’s daily”
smallword22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/22/23
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“Yep, the Economist podcasts are consistently high quality and are part of the rhythm of my life As a subscriber I’m happy to pay for good journalism
But why am I still getting subjected to commercials?”
d6save via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/21/23
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“It’s a pain to link the podcast with subscriptions and find what one wants to listen now”
Listener pain via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/20/23
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“In regard to Bill Clinton election one glaring fact not mentioned, why George H Bush lost was there a 3rd party candidate Ross Perot. If memory serves got 18% of the popular vote. Votes that most likely would have gone to Bush along with electoral votes.”
andy-calif via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/23
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“Please remove ads for subscriber edition”
Washellah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
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“I listened to the IVF article in this new podcast, fabulous. I so want to listen to today’s “show”, apparently entitled “The Apology “, but it’s not available anywhere. Searching or the Weekend Intelligence merely brings up the introduction to this new podcast but none of the actual “shows “. I...”Read full review »
Enttopy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/23
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“Absolutely best of the best. If you want to keep track of current events and history with verified facts, diligent reporting, and expert analysis, this is the place to be. I am incomplete without my daily updates from the Economist.”
Carlohernan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“Ever since I subscribed, the only shows that show up in my feed are the Intelligence. I forget about the other shows until they are mentioned in the Intelligence, then I have to go to the show page and search for them. Also, why am I getting MORE ads now that I’ve subscribed than I did when it...”Read full review »
bkcloar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“This is ridiculous. I subscribed but can’t link because there is nowhere to enter the details. You have my money, so where is my access?”
Kevin M Arner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/23
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“I tried to suscribe with the introductory offer a number of times after clicking on the banner with the offer but couldn’t find nothing to suscribe, looked everywhere in the app and nothing. I ended up subscribing in the website at full price, it would be fair if I get a credit and you honor the...”Read full review »
Jdvsblue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Charlotte told me I only had to link once, this would be easy, and effective instructions would be supplied. I’m disappointed to be unable to verify any of these assertions.”
Bill Mc Donald via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/23
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“I am a subscriber to The Economist, but I was not able to access Podcast+. I used different email account for my Economist account and Apple account, and there is no way for me to log in here. And listening on The Economist app is bad as well, it won’t remember the last time I paused and can’t...”Read full review »
Gnail89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
11/05/23
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“Like are you freaking kidding me? The Economist and Apple have had months of hype on this subscription linking. It is absolutely bull-crap that this does not work. The link appears to be totally broken. This is profoundly disappointing.
Boooo :(
p.s. I still love the Economist… I still rely on...”Read full review »
JdSammon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/23
“Your linking system for Apple Podcasts doesn’t work. Your chat experts are rude and intentionally unhelpful. I may completely abandon the economist.”
Johm77 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/23
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“The link for apple doesn’t work, so I can’t link my account.”
Average_american34 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
“Upgraded iOS to 17, but the “already a subscriber” does not work at all, either trying from the Economist + main menu (which always leads me to Economist’s own podcast app) or from a subscriber only episode. So frustrated. Plus never received the follow up email about how to activate the...”Read full review »
Islandvv via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/01/23
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“This shouldn’t be a problem but you manes to make it one”
Keba01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
“Given all the hype and pre-launch commutation, this is very disappointing.”
SquirrelsHLF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
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“Just tried to listen to “A life less earthly”, ufff, we want to hear what the experts have to say, not the repetitious, unnecessary, incessant interruptions/glosses of the presenter. Let the poor experts speak. We, the listeners, are not idiots.”
wwwdddttt via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
10/30/23
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“Fair and balanced coverage of relevant world events. Exceptional journalism with integrity. Great synopses.”
DrNatDayan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/23
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“Just recently subscribed but cannot get Apple podcasts to link. Support is only through an AI, which only leads to more frustration. Sharing feedback here as I can’t find another avenue so maybe someone at the economist will see. Hopefully they get this worked out, otherwise they may be losing...”Read full review »
kjversion1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/23
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“So economist + is a zero”
nalawatto via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/29/23
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“It is such a shame, although not that surprising, that the economist is continuing its business model of only relying on the elite to support its podcasts. The price point is simply not feasible for the vast majority, in line with its publications. It is such a missed opportunity for influence...”Read full review »
jezza.belle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/23
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“The content is great. There’s nothing else out there that’s is as wide-ranging and current and rational, while also being available on-demand.
But will premium subscribers be forced to listen to ads forever? Nice job double-dipping…”
No DRM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/23
“Very frustrated that the premium subscription has ads on the shows that I’ve listened to so far, especially including the shows that are supposedly ad-free. Also frustrated that the intelligence shows still have ads — I get that they’re available to non subscribers, but why aren’t there exclusive...”Read full review »
Overcast Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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