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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 25 MIN

Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

from Mohamed Guhaad's podcast · host Mohamed Guhaad

Can peace hold in Lebanon while Hizbullah remains? Our correspondent weighs the balance of power between government forces and the Iran-backed militia. The resale value of Labubus is falling – who cares? And remembering Swedish death-clearer, Margareta Magnusson. Watch extended clips from “The Insider” on rising oil prices. And listen to our “Weekend Intelligence” episode on “Kidulting: why adults are turning to toys”.Guests and host:Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondentJosh Roberts, capital markets correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Lebanon, Hizbullah, Israel, ceasefireLabubus, PopMart, Funko, financial bubblesMargareta Magnusson, death-clearing, decluttering 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.

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