Crude awakening: Iran oil shock

The Intelligence from The Economist

As America and Israel continue to bombard Iran, much of Iran’s retaliation is directed against energy infrastructure. With tankers blocked and oil prices rising, our correspondent discusses the impact on the global economy. Why do student debts weigh heavily on Britain’s graduates? And is line dancing really becoming sexy? 


Guests and host:

  • Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editor
  • Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
  • Hollie Berman, news editor, US bureau  
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” 
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”


Topics covered: 

  • Iran, oil, gas, global economy, Dubai, Gulf, stockmarkets
  • Britain, universities, student loans, tax
  • Line dancing, New York, bar culture


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As America and Israel continue to bombard Iran, much of Iran’s retaliation is directed against energy infrastructure. With tankers blocked and oil prices rising, our correspondent discusses the impact on the global economy. Why do student debts weigh heavily on Britain’s graduates? And is line dancing really becoming sexy? 


Guests and host:

  • Rachana Shanbhogue, business affairs editor
  • Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
  • Hollie Berman, news editor, US bureau  
  • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” 
  • Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”


Topics covered: 

  • Iran, oil, gas, global economy, Dubai, Gulf, stockmarkets
  • Britain, universities, student loans, tax
  • Line dancing, New York, bar culture


Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+


For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. 


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2026-03-04 21 min
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