Editor’s Picks: March 5th 2020

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, the covid-19 pandemic threatens an economic crisis as well as a health crisis. Both need fixing. (9:16) The battle for liberty in Africa—across the continent, young protesters are standing up to ageing autocrats. (17:06) And, how Jack Welch, former boss of GE, transformed American capitalism. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/radiooffer  


See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Om Podcasten

Stay ahead with a selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Published every Monday.If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription.For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get access, please visit our FAQs page here https://myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Economist-Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.