Rosie Bloor

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2,430 appearances 71 recordings 2 series first heard May 2026 last heard 9 Sep

Rosie Bloor’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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Recordings per month over the last 12 months — 71 in all, peaking in Aug 2026 with 21.

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Economist Podcasts · School of shock: teenagers get dimmer · 8 Sep 2026 podcast

Well, you'll be shocked to hear that, at The Economist, many of us really like doing well in exams. voice-verified

And that's not just because we're all geeks and SWATs. voice-verified

It's also because good test scores can be a predictor of earning more and living longer. voice-verified

And on a national level, a brainier country means more growth. voice-verified

So it matters that across the rich world, those examples voice-verified

Results seem to be in long term decline. voice-verified

Mark Johnson is a senior editor at The Economist. voice-verified

These are global test results. voice-verified

What are they actually testing? voice-verified

And yet you say there's a general long term decline. voice-verified

What do you mean by that? voice-verified

You've mentioned the pandemic. voice-verified

What are the other reasons for the decline? voice-verified

What about the use of tech? voice-verified

These are international league tables, and there are some countries at the top. voice-verified

What can we learn from those ones? voice-verified

And outside Asia? voice-verified

Mark, thank you very much. voice-verified

Miami has long been a draw for its fabulous climate, its exciting nightlife, and as a gateway to Latin America. voice-verified

Now very different groups are investing in the city, from tech, property and politics, all of which is changing the culture and prospects of this sunny city. voice-verified

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