Test recording for Bill, May 16 2024

The Middle East has a problem with militias, as over a quarter of the region's population lives in countries where the governments are too weak to control armed groups. These groups often have symbiotic relationships with the governments. There is currently a debate about the amount of sex shown in films, with some arguing it is more explicit than before, while others say it is more conservative. However, when looking at the data, the answer is clear. Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Rosie Blore. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. The Middle East has something of a militia problem. More than a quarter of the region's people live in countries whose governments are too weak to reign in armed groups, and in many cases end up in symbiotic relationships with them. And here's one that the makers, critics and viewers of films have been debating recently. Just how much sex is there on screen these days? Is it saucier than it used to be or more buttoned up? When you look at the data, the answer is nakedly obvious. But first... Now I'm recording from the same place but with the screen slightly closer to see if that makes any difference. Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Rosie Blore. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. The Middle East has something of a militia problem. More than a quarter of the region's people live in countries whose governments are too weak to reign in armed groups, and in many cases end up in symbiotic relationships with them. And here's one that the makers, critics and viewers of films have been debating recently. Just how much sex is there on screen these days? Is it saucier than it used to be or more buttoned up? When you look at the data, the answer is nakedly obvious. But first... Okay, now I'm in a second location from where I will have to broadcast sometimes but it's not my preferred location. Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. I'm your host, Rosie Blore. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. The Middle East has something of a militia problem. More than a quarter of the region's people live in countries whose governments are too weak to reign in armed groups, and in many cases end up in symbiotic relationships with them. And here's one that the makers, critics and viewers of films have been debating recently. Just how much sex is there on screen these days? Is it saucier than it used to be or more buttoned up? When you look at the data, the answer is nakedly obvious. But first...