The Economist - News, Podcasts
The Economist - News, Podcasts

The Economist - News, Podcasts

News & Magazines

| The Economist Newspaper

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

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Page Modified On: July 18, 2025

Run The Economist - News, Podcasts on PC or Mac

Get freedom from your phone’s obvious limitations. Use The Economist – News, Podcasts, made by The Economist Newspaper, a News & Magazines app on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, and level up your experience.

About the App

Looking to stay on top of the world’s stories without getting lost in jargon or missing the bigger picture? The Economist – News, Podcasts puts sharp, independent journalism right in your pocket. Whether you’re waiting for your coffee, taking a break at work, or just curious about global events, this app gives you clear, smart coverage that keeps you informed without overwhelm. If you’re in the mood to read, listen, or even quiz yourself on what’s happening, you’ll find it all here—created by pros who know how to explain complex stuff in a way that actually makes sense.

App Features

  • All-in-one News Coverage
    Read deeply reported articles about politics, economics, business, technology, and science from experts around the world. Get more than the headlines—with analysis that connects the dots.

  • Podcasts & Audio Editions
    Listen to award-winning podcasts tackling global topics and current events. Too busy to read? Switch over to narrated news articles and catch up hands-free.

  • Watch & Learn
    Short, to-the-point videos make it easy to grasp what matters most in just a few minutes.

  • Offline Weekly Editions
    Download the full weekly edition for offline reading, whether you’re on a plane or just out of Wi-Fi range.

  • Bookmark & Share
    Bookmark articles you want to come back to or share stories with friends and family—because sharing good journalism is always a win.

  • Quick Updates with The World in Brief
    Don’t have much time? Skim concise news digests to get caught up fast.

  • Personalized Audio Playlist
    Queue up news stories, features, and analysis to listen in whatever order works best for you.

  • Mini Games & Quizzes
    Test your knowledge or unwind with a quick puzzle—try the mini crossword, dateline history quiz, or news headline challenge right in the app.

  • Customizable Reading Experience
    Adjust text size to suit your eyes and switch to dark mode when you’re reading at night.

  • Early Edition Access
    Subscribers can check out the week’s news before the print edition lands.

If you’re using BlueStacks, you can experience all these features right from your desktop—great for reading and listening while you multitask.

BlueStacks gives you the much-needed freedom to experience your favorite apps on a bigger screen. Get it now.

How to Download and Run The Economist - News, Podcasts on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for The Economist - News, Podcasts in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install The Economist - News, Podcasts from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install The Economist - News, Podcasts

  • Click the The Economist - News, Podcasts icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

The Economist - News, Podcasts - FAQs

  • How to Run The Economist - News, Podcasts on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run The Economist - News, Podcasts on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download The Economist - News, Podcasts on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
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    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are The Economist - News, Podcasts PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run The Economist - News, Podcasts on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.