The Gulf narrows: Iran-Saudi relations
Economist Podcasts
The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 29 March 2023
⏱️ 29 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
The two regional rivals have negotiated a deal, ending a seven-year lapse in diplomatic ties. Elsewhere, though, Iran remains aggressive. We ask what to make of its apparent inconsistency. Geothermal is a viable renewable source. What would it take for America to tap in? And, the multibillion-dollar Chinese industry being hit by a theory of covid-19’s origins
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | Hello everyone, it's Jamie Lang here from Great Company podcast, and I want to let you know that my podcast is currently being sponsored by Premier Inn. Now, this episode is sponsored by Premier in, the UK's largest hotel chain with over 800 hotels across the country. So wherever work takes you, there's a Premier Inn nearby. Now, every room has a super comfy bed. I've stayed in there incredible and blackout curtains, |
| 0:21.3 | so you'll wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead. And don't forget the unlimited breakfast |
| 0:25.6 | to fuel your mornings. So, for your next work trip, get better sleep for your money at Premier Inn. Book now at |
| 0:31.0 | premier in.com. |
| 0:34.9 | This episode is sponsored by Tradeu, the multi-asset platform that lets you trade with an institutional edge. |
| 0:42.9 | Get access to Jeffrey's research, trading view and analyst AI, all free with your trade-do account. |
| 0:50.4 | Tradeu, your trade, your move. |
| 0:54.0 | Explore more at tradu.com. |
| 0:57.3 | Your capital is at risk, terms and conditions apply. |
| 1:03.2 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:07.1 | I'm your host, Oire Ogunbe. |
| 1:10.0 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:19.6 | On the hunt for cleaner energy sources, solar and wind power are rather popular, |
| 1:24.6 | but countries such as Iceland have shown the world that |
| 1:28.1 | there are other viable renewables. Could America take a leaf from their books? |
| 1:34.1 | And in China, one hypothesis about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic is pitching |
| 1:41.5 | the country's government against a multi-billion dollar industry. |
| 2:10.5 | Last week, a drone strike in northeast Syria killed a U.S. contractor and left several others wounded. |
| 2:16.9 | According to the Pentagon, the drone itself was Iranian-made and was launched by a militia group affiliated with the Islamic Republic. |
| 2:19.3 | Last night, U.S. military forces carried out a series of airstrikes in Syria, targeting |
| 2:24.8 | those responsible for attacking our person. |
| 2:26.9 | The American response was swift, and on Saturday, President Joe Biden fired a warning |
... |
Please login to see the full transcript.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Economist, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of The Economist and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.