# Big shot: does a cancer vaccine work?

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Podcast: [Economist Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economist-podcasts-921330)
Published: 2026-08-27T09:23:00+00:00
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Personalised vaccines could offer a breakthrough in the fight against cancer. Our correspondent analyses the latest trial. Canada’s oil market is flourishing, despite the trade war. And, why we will always love Dolly Parton . Guests and host: Natasha Loder, health editor Sarah Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence” Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Cancer, immunotherapy, vaccines, mRNA Oil, Canada, trade war, tariffs Dolly Parton, country music 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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