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The bog of war: week five begins

The Economist· Mar 30, 2026· 24m 41s

The Iran conflict is escalating with little prospect of an end in sight. Our correspondent explains why a US ground invasion is likely. In an ongoing history series , we look at how America’s attitude to migrants changed as it got richer. And “ Project Hail Mary ” is a sci-fi film drawing wide audiences. Guests and host: Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent Annie Crabill, a news editor in New York Alexandra Suich Bass, Culture editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer,

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The bog of war: week five begins

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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