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Local, an aesthetic: the deglobalisation of fun
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 1378
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Summary
The World Cup may seem to be proof that the digital commons centralises a global audience. We find that entertainment is in fact fragmenting , with big implications for soft power. Our series examining America’s 250 years of history tackles the AIDS crisis and the war on terror . And mosquitoes may in fact be attracted to a gold-standard repellent. Guests and host: Tom Wainwright, media editor Annie Crabill, senior digital editor Matt Kaplan, science correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: global media, World Cup, culture American history mosquitoes, science Get a world of insights by subscribing 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.