Socialist mobility: a telling Michigan vote

The Intelligence from The Economist · Aug 6, 2026 · 21m

We examine one of America’s primary races, in which a sharply lefty candidate beat the establishment figure. What does that reveal about changes in the Democratic Party? For decades China’s Yangtze River was a polluted, overfished mess. We look at the wins from cleaning it up—and who loses. And a fond look back at postcards as they fade from use.

Guests and host:

John Prideaux, executive editor and host, “Checks and Balance”

Gabriel Crossley, China correspondent

Catherine Nixey, Britain correspondent

Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

America’s primary season…