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Air strikes and border raids have turned cross-border tensions into hot conflict. We ask what raised the temperature, and whether the Iran war may act to lower it. Meanwhile that war’s oil shock brings with it fears of rising inflation; we examine how recent disruptions might inform policy decisions. And “listening parties”, once for music-industry insiders, are becoming the norm. Guests and host:Tom Sasse, south Asia bureau chiefJoshua Roberts, capital markets correspondentCaitlin Talbot, digital culture correspondentJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Afghanistan, Taliban, Pakistan, TTPIran war, oil shock, inflationmusic, albums, listening partiesGet a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.