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The Intelligence from The Economist

Rule and divide: Donald Trump is judged immune

The Intelligence from The Economist

The Economist

Daily News, News, Global News

4.63.6K Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

The US Supreme Court has granted the former President immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office. We ask what that means for future Presidents and the 2024 American election. Humanity is standing by while sea levels rise. Now scientists want to geo-engineer polar ice to stem the flow (10:45). And why a hot sauce beloved by many suddenly disappeared from our shelves (19:45).  


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0:00.0

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0:07.0

And each episode of our Emerging Markets Equity Podcast is your chance to eavesdrop on an agenda setting conversation between me,

0:14.9

Nick Robinson and some of our brightest minds, figuring out the opportunities in key emerging markets.

0:22.4

Search for the Emerging Markets Equity Podcast. emerging markets

0:24.1

equity podcast from Aberdeen that's A B R D N wherever you get your

0:29.3

podcast. The Economist.

0:37.0

Hello and welcome'm Jason Palmer.

0:45.0

I'm Rosie Blore.

0:48.0

And I'm Jason Palmer.

0:49.0

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

0:54.0

Humanity is doing so badly at curbing climate change that some scientists are trying to come

1:02.3

up with technological solutions.

1:04.0

But geoengineering the environment to slow the melting of ice at the poles

1:08.0

sounds like the stuff of fantasy.

1:10.0

And I'm sure you'll agree that the single best condiment for scrambled eggs is Sri Russia, a

1:18.7

spicy, sweet, garlicky sauce.

1:21.4

Mostly I've had the bright red hui fawn brand but that seems to have disappeared

1:26.0

from store shelves. We ask why. First up though, though.

1:37.0

It's been a busy session for the American Supreme Court.

1:48.6

In recent weeks, the nine justices have given rulings

1:51.5

on hot button issues issues including gun crime and

1:53.9

abortion. But its decision yesterday may stand as the most controversial

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