Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and Emma Nelson round up the right (and wrong) answers from last week’s Sunday morning quiz.
Category Archives: News
SATURDAY PODCAST: NEWS FROM LONDON (MARCH 13)
Emma Nelson with the weekend’s top stories. A look at the day’s papers, our editor in chief Andrew Tuck’s weekend column, plus the trouble that the UK is facing because of Brexit.
Morning News Podcast: President Biden Covid Speech, OPEC Oil Outlook
A.M. Edition for March 12. President Biden presses states to widen Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all American adults by May 1. OPEC expresses optimism in its forecast.
Morning News Podcast: Covid Pandemic At 1 Year, Illegal Border Crossings
One year ago today, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus a pandemic. Unauthorized border crossings are increasing, especially among unaccompanied minors. And, a sixth woman is now alleging sexual misconduct by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Morning News Podcast: Covid Relief Bill, States & Cities Ease Restrictions
Biden’s Covid-19 package on the verge of passing, more states cities ease coronavirus restrictions and body language tips for all those virtual meetings.
Morning News Podcast: Covid Relief Bill Analysis & Citizen Unrest In Senegal
Thanks to a parliamentary contortion called reconciliation, the $1.9trn covid-relief plan is likely to sail through—we examine what is in it and what its passage portends for lawmaking in the Biden era.
Unrest is unusual in Senegal, but citizens are out in force; we ask about the roots of the protest mood. And what ever happened to bespoke ringtones?
Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On The Covid Relief Bill (PBS)
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the American Rescue Plan, what passage of the massive aid package will mean for President Biden, the risks for Democrats and Republicans moving forward, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s future.
Analysis: What Is Known About Iran’s Nuclear Sites
While Iran says it isn’t trying to build nuclear weapons, a look at its key facilities suggests it could develop the technology to make them. WSJ breaks down Tehran’s capabilities as it hits new milestones in uranium enrichment and limits access to inspectors. Photo illustration: George Downs
Morning News Podcast: Covid Relief Bill Advances, NY Governor Cuomo
Pandemic aid bill heads back to House after Senate vote, calls grow for NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign, and a Pennsylvania town surprised its UPS driver with a $1,000 gift.
Global News Podcast: Post-Covid Safety Net & Lessons From Fukushima
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, how to make a social safety net for the post-covid world, the lessons of Fukushima (9:) And two nations under God (16:30).
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