# Beirut watch: can Lebanon subdue Hizbullah?

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Podcast: [Economist Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economist-podcasts-921330)
Published: 2026-05-01T10:12:10+00:00
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## Resource

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 ”. And listen to our “ Weekend Intelligence ” episode on “Kidulting: why adults are turning to toys”. Guests and host: Gareth Browne, Middle East correspondent Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Lebanon, Hizbullah, Israel, ceasefire Labubus, PopMart, Funko, financial bubbles Margareta 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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