The Intelligence: is America’s media fair?
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 14 December 2023
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
News outlets are often hounded by the right for being too left-leaning. Our data show there might be something to that, but the reasons why are more complicated than you think. As a NATO frontline state, the war in Ukraine is prompting Poland to ramp up its military spending – and double the size of its armed forces (08:42). And, what a hit property show reveals about the British dream (15:25).
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, I'm currently out of office. |
| 0:04.4 | An article I read recently said we're more relaxed and more productive after a good break. |
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| 1:01.9 | apply. The Economist. Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:15.9 | I'm your host, Oro Ogunbei. |
| 1:18.3 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:26.9 | Since neighbouring Ukraine has been at war, Poland has been beefing up its armed forces to protect itself, |
| 1:33.4 | and it seems their new government is likely to keep up that military spending. |
| 1:39.2 | And, this year, the show, Homes Under the Hammer, celebrated its 20th anniversary. |
| 1:45.9 | What does the hit TV show reveal about the British psyche and the harsh reality of a souring rental market? |
| 2:05.2 | But first. |
| 2:13.2 | This is a Fox News special report. |
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