Golden girls: do parents prefer them?

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The Intelligence from The Economist

2025-06-11

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For centuries, male children were prized as heirs and breadwinners. Now the desire to have boys is diminishing and some parents would rather have a girl. What Germany's expanded armed forces mean for Europe. And if coffee can benefit your health, how many mugs should you consume a day?    Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe 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. 
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  • 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.

  • Germany has limited its military force since the end of the Second World War.

  • But as America pulls back from Europe,

  • and the threat from Russia and elsewhere grows,

  • Germany is finally rebuilding its fighting capacity.

  • And I don’t know about you,

  • but I find it impossible to start my day without a giant mug of coffee.

  • Apparently,

  • it may even do me some good beyond fuelling my morning shift on the intelligence.

  • So exactly how many cups should I drink a day?

  • But first...

  • One, two, three, four.

  • Lots of people seem to really care about whether they’re having a boy or girl.

  • Ocanda Wirre is a Britain correspondent.

  • They have really elaborate gender reveal parties,

  • there’s cannons shooting out blue or pink confetti,

  • scavenger hunts for clues.