# After the flood: Nepal’s ongoing rescue

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Published: 2026-09-01T09:39:34+00:00
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After the devastating flash flood last week, our correspondent explains why the country is so ill-equipped to deal with the crisis. Does AI stop children from learning? And why Japanese ongaku kissa , or listening bars , are so popular abroad. Guests and host: Kira Hiju, Asia correspondent Michelle Hennessy, graphic detail editor Aaron Coultate, head of newsletters Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Nepal, flood, climate change, glacier, hydropower AI, education, exams Japan, listening bars, ongaku kissa   Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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