Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk
Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk  
Podcast: Economist Podcasts
Published On: Thu Sep 11 2025
Description: America’s most prominent young conservative was assassinated while conducting one of his signature campus events. His death might only widen political divides. In Asia a broad trend of deflation points to lower prices but unhealthy economies. And what happens when spiritual leaders are given hallucinogens.Get 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.