The Economist.
Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist.
I'm your host, Rosie Bloor.
Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.
50 years ago today, Saigon fell.
That iconic moment heralded the end of the Vietnam War.
and thousands of people fled the country.
So what happened to that Vietnamese diaspora?
Our correspondent finds out.
And for decades, Alice Tan Ridley sang gospel, Motown, and blues in the New York subway.
Later, she went on tour,
but she'd go back to busking because she loved the intimacy of being close to her audience.
Our obituaries editor remembers her.
First up, though.
After 100 days back in the White House, America is a free, proud and sovereign nation once more.
And our magnificent destiny is closer than ever before.
Three months of Trump 2.0 have been tempestuous, to say the least.
Remember the plane crash he suggested could have been caused by diversity and inclusion policies?
We do not know what led to this crash, but we have some very strong opinions.
And the plan for America to assume control of Gaza?