Tag Archives: Morning News

Morning News Podcast: China Sanctions Brands, Head Trauma & Audio Apps

Western fashion brands are in Chinese consumers’ crosshairs, the victims of political wranglings over sanctions and human-rights issues—a spat that may soon consume other industries. 

A striking number of people in the criminal-justice system have had traumatic brain injuries; our correspondent investigates how much that link has been overlooked. And why the audio app Clubhouse has stormed the Middle East.

Morning News Podast: George Floyd Murder Trial, Suez Canal Ship

The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd begins today in Minneapolis. 

The massive cargo ship that’s been stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal is finally moving. And, Gun control activists want the Biden administration to make the issue a priority.

Morning News Podcast: Biden Press Conference, France-China Sanctions

We unpack Joe Biden’s first official news conference and hear about how sanctions are impacting relations between France and China. 

Plus: the latest climate and energy news and a checkup on music industry sales. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.

Morning News Podcast: Big Tech CEO’s Testify, North Korea Missile Test

A.M. Edition for March 25. The heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter are set to appear in front of House lawmakers today.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles; WSJ Korea Bureau Chief Timothy W. Martin has the latest. The Olympic torch relay begins in Japan. Marc Stewart hosts.

Morning News Podcast: Gun Control, Covid-19 Restrictions In Europe

A.M. Edition for March 24. WSJ’s Ruth Bender discusses the challenges from increased Covid-19 restrictions around Europe. 

President Biden calls for stronger gun control after Monday’s deadly shooting in Boulder, Colo. GameStop releases earnings. Marc Stewart hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. 

Morning News Podcast: Colorado Mass Shooting, U.S. Troops In Afghanistan

Police responded to an active shooter incident at the King Soopers grocery store in South Boulder yesterday afternoon. Late last night, officials confirmed that 10 people were shot and killed, including Boulder police officer Eric Tally.

Plus, will the U.S. meet the May 1 deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?

The AstraZeneca vaccine passes initial American trials.

And, why a fire at one Japanese chip plant is affecting the entire auto industry.

Morning News Podcast: AstraZeneca Study, Miami Beach Curfew, Migration

The results of a new efficacy study on the AstraZeneca vaccine could pave the way for a Food and Drug Administration decision on whether the vaccine can be used in the United States.

The city of Miami Beach is under a curfew to try to mitigate crowds of rowdy spring breakers. And, the Biden administration is struggling to address the developing migration crisis at the country’s southern border.

Sunday Morning Podcast: Latest Headlines From Zurich, London & Tokyo

The weekend’s top news with Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck, Benno Zogg and Thomas Kramer. We also hear from Fiona Wilson in Tokyo and take a look at what’s on the pages of ‘Zeit’ magazine this week with editorial director Christoph Amend.

Morning News Podcast: AstraZeneca Deemed Safe, Asian Attacks In The U.S.

We get the latest from Brussels after the EU’s medicines regulator says the Astrazeneca vaccine is “safe and effective”.

Plus: we unpack the wave of anti-Asian attacks in the US and get the business headlines.

Morning News Podcast: Atlanta Killings, Crisis in Migration, Liver Disease

Two police departments in Georgia are investigating the killings of eight people, six of them Asian women, by a 21 year-old white man. 

President Biden hopes to address the migration crisis at its roots in Central America. And, serious liver diseases are increasing, especially in young women.