MONOCLE RADIO (January 26, 2025): Emma Nelson is joined by Charles Hecker and David Bodanis. Then: Tyler Brûlé, Monocle’s editorial director, shares his observations from St Moritz.
The New York Times —- Sunday, January 26, 2025
‘People Will Be Shocked’: Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
Even more than in his first term, President Trump has mounted a fundamental challenge to the norms and expectations of what a president can and should do.
As Hamas Exchanges Gaza Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force
The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable.
The Race for All-Powerful Pot
Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.
Many Jan. 6 Rioters Pardoned by Trump Attacked Police, Videos Show
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE – Jan 26, 2025
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE (January 25, 2025): The 1.26.25 issue features…
Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.
Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening.
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley. By David Marchese
Why Did ‘Woj’ Take a 99% Pay Cut? To Save the Team He Loves.
Adrian Wojnarowski is trying to help St. Bonaventure’s tiny basketball program thrive in the scary new world of college sports. By Bruce Schoenfeld
Barron’s Magazine —- January 27, 2025 Preview
BARRON’S MAGAZINE (January 25, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Trump Effect’ – Bond prices could fall further. Why that’s bad for borrowers…
High Interest Rates Are Hammering Investors. What Lies Ahead Could Be Worse.
Rising rates would be bad news for bondholders and borrowers of all stripes, particularly the U.S. government. They cast a shadow over stocks, too.
Worried About Social Security Under Trump? What to Know About Claiming Early.
The program’s finances could take another hit if some of the president’s tax proposals are passed. What to know about claiming early.
Alphabet, Uber, Applied Materials, and 19 Other Picks From the Barron’s Roundtable
Four of our panelists discuss their favorite investments in the final installment of our 2025 stock-picking confab.
The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Look at Barron’s 2024 Stock-Pick
While our overall report card is disappointing, our best picks revealed our strength in digging into complicated situations.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
MONOCLE RADIO (January 25, 2025): Emma Nelson and Stephen Dalziel explore the week’s top global stories and cultural highlights. Plus: WEF insights from Hub Culture’s Stan Stalnaker and the latest from Georgina Godwin in Kolkata.
The New York Times – Saturday, January 25, 2025
Trump Officials Move to Quickly Expel Migrants Biden Allowed In Temporarily
A memo appears to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to target programs that let in more than a million people.
Musk Plan for Retooling Government Takes Shape, but Big Questions Loom
The rebranding of a former White House digital office into the new Department of Government Efficiency signals its potential limits, budget experts said.
From Fires to Mudslides, Catastrophe Has Defined Newsom’s Tenure
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces what may be his greatest political test and leadership challenge. He planned to greet President Trump upon his arrival in Southern California on Friday.
Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void.
The Spectator World Magazine – February 2025
THE SPECTATOR WORLD (January 24, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Hard Pressed’ = How legacy media finally lost its influence…
How the legacy media became powerless
The 2024 election seems to sound the final knell for an industry that managed to hang on well past its prime
The California fires and the reckoning on liberal governance
As the smoke clears, we are left to survey the wreckage, pick up the pieces and rebuild — and learn lessons that prevent
The Trump Resistance is almost dead in DC
Steve Bannon called Trump ‘America’s Cincinnatus’ and Mark Zuckerberg ‘a criminal who deserves to be in prison’
Is J.D. Vance MAGA’s future?
The vice president may soon emerge as the architect of a new political settlement
President Trump’s ‘First Hundred Hours’
His rapid actions are meant to change the nation’s direction and underscore that change
National Review Magazine —- March 2025 Preview
NATIONAL REVIEW MAGAZINE (January 24, 2025): The latest issue features ‘The Left vs. Art’ – Why climate activists attack our cultural heritage.
Vandals of Civilization: Why Climate Activists Attack Our Cultural Heritage
Defacing works of art functions as a siren shriek — and an assertion of the importance of the protesters themselves. by Fred Bauer
I Joined the Trans Academy
Where if you were ‘born in the wrong body’ you can try out a new one. by Abigail Anthony
Wildfire of the Vanities: California’s Political Model Has Failed
How have such incompetents taken over the state? by Will Swaim
News: Trump Sanctions To End Russia-Ukraine War, Russia’s Economic Woes
MONOCLE RADIO (January 24, 2025): As Russia responds to Donald Trump’s sanctions, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss how weak Vladimir Putin’s economy really is. Plus: more highlights from Davos, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, Oscar nominations and a very educational week for ‘What We Learned’.
The New York Times —- Friday, January 24, 2025
Senate Pushes Hegseth Toward Approval as G.O.P. Discounts New Allegations
All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary order halting the president’s plan.
House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda
President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Now Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay for it.
How Trump Was Persuaded to Pardon an Online Drug Kingpin
Libertarian and crypto allies of Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for distributing drugs on his Silk Road website, leveraged President Trump’s desire for political support to secure his release.
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