Perimeter Listening / Economy
Money Talks from The Economist
The Economist · Hosts & contributors
Money Talks turns a major business, finance or economic story into a reported discussion. Presenters draw on The Economist’s correspondents and outside specialists to explain the forces shaping companies and markets. Episodes may examine a financial mechanism, a sector or a policy dispute, making the show useful beyond the day’s headlines. Presenter combinations vary, and full listening access is generally tied to an Economist or Economist Podcasts+ subscription.
Listen for
The show
Reported stories and expert discussion · The Economist
The Desk’s listening note
Choose a topic you want explained rather than a market call you want confirmed; the reporting provides the strongest entry point.
Who it’s for
Curious generalists who want a reported explanation of financial and economic developments, with enough context to understand the questions behind the news.
A useful place to start
Browse for a business or economic question you recognize, try the public trailer, and check the listening app’s access terms before choosing a full episode.
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The people behind the microphone
Presenters and newsroom
The publisher names Mike Bird, Alice Fulwood and Ethan Wu as principal presenters. Combinations vary; recent episodes also credit Josh Roberts and other Economist journalists.
Sources & further reading
- The Economist — publisher-managed Acast archive
- Apple Podcasts — publisher listing
- The Economist — published RSS metadata
Profile checked September 18, 2026. Editorial notes are Perimeter’s interpretation.