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The Intelligence from The Economist

Alpha Beto: O’Rourke’s appeal

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

News, Global News, Daily News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2019

⏱️ 22 minutes

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Summary

Beto O’Rourke launched his bid for America’s presidency. Despite his relative lack of experience, he’s already been raking in donations. We look at the source of his appeal. And palm oil is ubiquitous in many consumer goods used today, but it comes at a high environmental cost. Also, does the field of economics have a culture that is off-putting to women?

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio.

0:07.0

I'm your host, John Prado, standing in for Jason Palmer.

0:11.0

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

0:17.0

PowerMoyle finds its way into things we use every day from Pizzado to shampoo.

0:22.0

PowerMoyle production is also responsible for the loss of tropical forests,

0:26.0

an Indonesia and elsewhere.

0:28.0

This is an old problem and it's getting harder to fix.

0:32.0

The revolting accusations level that Harvey Weinstein prompted many organisations

0:37.0

to look at whether they have a problem with sexual harassment or have a culture that's just off-putting to women.

0:42.0

This introspection has also reached the economics profession.

0:46.0

Samaritaine's investigates.

0:56.0

First up though.

1:02.0

In a crowded field of democratic presidential contenders,

1:06.0

one candidate is receiving a disproportionate amount of attention from the media

1:10.0

and money from his smitten supporters.

1:12.0

What could be a huge shake out for the 2020 race Beto O'Rourke has made his move?

1:17.0

Former El Paso-Congresson Beto-Rourke is officially running for president.

1:21.0

A work gained national attention during the midterm elections last year,

1:24.0

known for being a big fundraiser.

1:26.0

Shattering previous Senate records.

1:28.0

After announcing that he was running for president last week,

1:30.0

Beto O'Rourke garnered nearly $6 million in his first day.

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