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Ceasefire alarm: Iran and Israel trade strikes
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- Economist Podcasts
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 1411
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Summary
The fragile ceasefire between America and Iran is threatened by an exchange of ballistic missiles overnight between Iran and Israel. Our correspondent examines the consequences. China’s BYD cars are losing ground to other electric vehicles. And why hit TV shows inspire “ companion podcasts ”. Guests and host: Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent Don Weinland, China business editor Elizabeth Peet, researcher Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence” Topics covered: Iran, Israel, Lebanon, ceasefire, Trump BYD, EVs, Tesla, Xpeng, Li Auto Podcasts, Beef, The Pitt, HBO 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.