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Understand: The Economy

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From inflation to GDP, from the stock exchange to bonds, Tim Harford goes back to basics to explain the terms we hear every day, and what they mean for you.

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Listen to Understand: The Economy, a Business podcast by BBC. Stream 84 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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Rinsed: Trailer

This is the story of a sewage scandal. How a centuries old battle between public good and private profit created an almighty stink. And who...

2:48May 6, 2026

An American Journey: 4. Life and Liberty

As James Naughtie concludes his series about the ideas tying America's birth 250 years ago to the United States today, he examines freedom,...

42:27Feb 16, 2026

The Trip: 10. Unknown unknowns

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled wit...

14:45Sep 1, 2025

The Trip: 9. Sacred plants for sale

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled wit...

14:45Sep 1, 2025

The Trip: 8. A tipping point?

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled wit...

14:58Aug 25, 2025

The Trip: 7. Fascination and taboo

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled wit...

14:21Aug 25, 2025

The Trip: 6. Critical periods

During the early weeks of the pandemic, Tim Hayward spent 14 days in a coma. He remembers this time vividly – his days and nights filled wit...

15:27Aug 18, 2025