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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts · Jun 10, 2026

UK immigration policy paradoxes, US undersea dominance challenged by China, and the science behind effective anti-wrinkle skincare explored.

British Voters Dislike Border Disorder, Not Immigrants Themselves

Public opposition to immigration in Britain stems from a perceived lack of control at the borders, epitomized by asylum seekers in boats, rather than animosity toward immigrants who have already arrived and are seen as deserving of equal rights.

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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts·4 days ago

Food Supply, Not Nuclear Fuel, Is the Main Limit on Submarine Patrols

American nuclear submarines can generate their own air and water, and their nuclear fuel lasts for decades. The primary constraint on how long they can remain deployed underwater is the amount of food they can carry for the crew of approximately 150 sailors.

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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts·4 days ago

The Most Effective Anti-Wrinkle Drug Was Discovered While Treating Acne

Tretinoin, a vitamin A derivative, is the most scientifically-backed anti-wrinkle product. Its anti-aging properties were discovered accidentally when dermatologists noticed that acne patients using the prescription drug also developed fewer wrinkles and smoother skin.

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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts·4 days ago

Labour Government's Anti-Immigration Stance Failed to Improve its Poll Numbers

Despite public polling indicating a desire for less immigration, the Labour government's move to suppress it did not result in political gains. This suggests voters who prioritize the issue were not Labour supporters to begin with, and the policy failed to attract new ones.

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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts·4 days ago

US Submarine Fleet's Critical Weakness Is Industrial Maintenance, Not Chinese Tech

While China's submarine technology is advancing, a more immediate threat to US naval supremacy is its own industrial base. The US cannot build submarines fast enough to replace old ones, and a severe maintenance backlog keeps a third of its existing attack boats idle.

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Number crunch: why Britons ignore immigrant drop

Economist Podcasts·4 days ago