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The Intelligence from The Economist

Nothing new to report: Robert Mueller testifies

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

Global News, Daily News, News

4.53.7K Ratings

🗓️ 25 July 2019

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

As promised, the special counsel revealed no more than appeared in his report into Russian election-meddling and obstruction of justice. The story hasn’t moved on, but Democrats would be wise to. Economists are returning to an old idea: that cultural forces should figure into their theories. And, a look at the blindingly fast hands—and feet, and robots—of Rubik’s Cube competitions.



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0:00.0

News of the global climate crisis can leave us feeling helpless. Too much negativity can trigger our eco-anxiety,

0:08.0

leaving us paralyzed when we need to act.

0:11.0

This is why EONNEXT is in search of better news to power up for change.

0:16.0

Did you know last year renewable power saved 230 million tons of CO2 emissions?

0:22.0

That's the equivalent of taking more than 49 million petrol-powered cars off the road for a year.

0:28.0

If you're feeling impacted by eco-anxiety, EONNEXT have created a range of resources such as green noise soundscapes.

0:36.0

Just search Power Up for Change in your podcasting app.

0:46.0

Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio. I'm your host Jason Palmer.

0:51.0

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

0:59.0

At its core, economics takes the view that collective behavior arises out of simple, self-interested decisions of individuals.

1:07.0

But economists are returning to an old idea that cultural forces play a big role too.

1:13.0

And you can do it quickly. You can do it blindfolded. You can do it with your feet.

1:20.0

There was a time that the Rubik's Cube was just a toy, but it's long since become an object of competition.

1:26.0

And the competitors are really fast.

1:38.0

First up though.

1:45.0

After months of anticipation, special counsel Robert Mueller reluctantly appeared before Congress yesterday for hours of televised testimony.

1:53.0

You swear a firm under penalty of perjury that the testimony you're about to give is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, information and belief, so help you God.

2:02.0

But the records show the witness answer to the affirmative. Thank you and please be seated.

2:06.0

He testified in back-to-back hearings before the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.

2:12.0

But the President still refused to sit for an interview by your or your team?

2:16.0

True.

2:17.0

In a sometimes halting performance, Mr. Mueller reiterated points from his report on whether President Donald Trump's election campaign conspired with Russia, and whether Mr. Trump impeded the ensuing investigation.

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