Zanny Minton Beddoes
@zannymb
Editor-in-chief at The Economist
I sat down with Elon Musk for The Insider this week. We discussed the future of AI—but also his foray into politics and his attitude towards Europe. Our exchange was extended and at times heated. Tune in on Thursday at 6pm London time (1pm New York): bit.ly/4fsnd9Q Photo: Cathlin McCullough
Some exciting news... Last night at the PPA Awards @economist.com’s Insider won “Video Content of the Year”. Congratulations to an amazing team who make all the shows possible. It’s wonderful to see their work recognised. Credit for second photo: PPA Awards/ASV Photography
I enjoyed chatting with my old friend, @jheil.bsky.social, on his “Impolitic” podcast. He was as punchy as ever in a conversation that ranged from the fallout of the war with Iran to the fact that the British army has more horses than tanks. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/426IpvT
For The Insider this week, I travelled to Frankfurt to interview @lagarde.ecb.europa.eu. We discussed the economic fallout from the Iran war, and how Europe can achieve progress in a Trumpain world. Watch on Thursday from 6pm London time econ.st/4s0g7Ob Photo: Anna Ziegler
Tucker Carlson has become the loudest voice on the right against the war in Iran. For The Insider this week, I sat down with him to ask about the fallout from the conflict and whether MAGA can survive it. Watch my interview on Thursday at 6pm London time: econ.st/4bhha7g
I’ve been in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum, and Donald Trump’s Greenland grab dominated the first few days. On the latest Insider show, we’ll look at what the lessons are from the episode and where transatlantic relations go next. Join us: econ.st/3ZqIcCb Photo: Getty Images
In our final Insider show of the year, the episode will be led by you, our subscribers. We asked you to submit your questions and you rose to the occasion. My colleagues and I will tackle some of your queries on Tuesday at 6pm London time. Join us: econ.st/4szXcvd
There is little doubt that 2025 has been one of the most disruptive years in recent memory. This week’s Insider show will try to put into context the transformational changes the world has seen in the past 12 months. Join us on Thursday at 6pm London time: econ.st/4aqZu9j
In the latest edition of The World Ahead, I consider what 21st-century geopolitics may look like in 2026. In global politics 2025 was the year when an old order ended. In the coming year, the contours of the new world will become much clearer econ.st/4qTQoYd
I was delighted to join Joachim Nagel on stage at the German central bank’s annual reception in Berlin this week. It was a great discussion with Deutsche Bundesbank’s president about Europe’s new global role in a changing world
I enjoyed chatting with Terry Gross on NPR’s “Fresh Air” podcast this week. We discussed how tariffs, immigration, the AI boom and the labour market are affecting America’s economy—and the unpredictability of Donald Trump’s policies. Listen now: n.pr/47BJ5g5
The first episode of The Economist Insider is now live. A huge thank you to the crew on a successful launch! Watch the full episode where we discuss whether the Israel-Hamas peace deal is a new beginning for the Middle East: econ.st/4obWt04
I joined Katie Razzall on BBC Radio 4’s The Media Show to discuss The Economist Insider and why we’re starting a series of video shows. It was a good conversation about lifting the curtain on our journalism. Listen from ten minutes in www.bbc.com/audio/play/m...
Our cover story in the latest edition of @economist.com looks at how Vladimir Putin is testing the West—and its unity. Russia is using grey-zone intimidation of Europe. For more insights like this from me, sign up to receive our weekly newsletter: econ.st/3J0xzBr
I was in Ottawa this week to interview @mark-carney.bsky.social for the first episode of The Economist Insider. I’ll be joined by three colleagues for a debate about the winners and losers of Donald Trump’s trade war. Browse all of our coming episodes: econ.st/4mJIv4f
I was delighted to join Allessandra Galloni and Stephanie Flanders on a panel at the Bloomberg Women, Money and Power event. It was an excellent conversation about today's reporting challenges and how we’re covering the Trump administration. The full discussion can be found here: bloom.bg/3KxbdIj
Hi, I’m Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief at @economist.com. I’ll be sharing insights into our coverage and products here, and on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. To experience the best of our written, audio and video journalism, download our app: www.economist.com/get-the-app