Checks and Balance from The Economist

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Checks and Balance unlocks American politics by taking a big theme each week and digging into the data, the ideas, and the history shaping the country. Join John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard, Idrees Kahloon and Jon Fasman as they talk to politicians, pollsters, academics and people across the country about the great experiment of American democracy. Published every Friday. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts.

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87 Ratings

Entertaining and illuminating week by week

17/08/2022

P Kilian K

I hope to see all hosts perform a TikTok dance explaining inflation.
Not fairly balanced

24/10/2022

hfineichdk

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.
A splendid podcast about American politics, the American economy, and beyond

26/06/2021

FriederikeR

This is the podcast I opt for first thing on Saturday morning (usually around 5 am to shine bright in front of my husband later at breakfast ;-)). In-depth information about American politics and the American economy is conveyed in a delightful manner. One of my favourite episodes was about meritocracy. I learned a lot about its origins, and it gave me much to think about assessing it in today’s context. The quiz at the end is marvellous and Fasman is amazing at it. I do miss Charlotte and I am looking forward to John saying again: ‘’To discuss all of this I am joined, as ever, by Charlotte Howard (..) and Jon Fasman (..)’’ :-)
Insightful & funny

13/06/2021

Sp!tzn4me

That about sums it up! The speakers are personable, as well as informed and insightful, and the conversation flows well with good laughs in between. I look forward to it every week. Also I’d like a shoutout if I’m your 1000th review which you said would bring you a particular smattering of joy. 🎉

Checks and Balance unlocks American politics by taking a big theme each week and digging into the data, the ideas, and the history shaping the country. Join John Prideaux, Charlotte Howard, Idrees Kahloon and Jon Fasman as they talk to politicians, pollsters, academics and people across the country about the great experiment of American democracy. Published every Friday. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts.

Channel

The Economist
Creator

The Economist
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

285
Rating

Clean
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Checks and Balance from The Economist
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