Tag Archives: News Podcasts

Morning News: U.S. Fuels World Economy, Crypto Closure, Venmo Change

A.M. Edition for June 28. WSJ’s Tom Fairless discusses the U.S. presence in the worldwide economic movement. Crypto exchange Binance is ordered to cease U.K. activities.

WSJ markets columnist Mike Bird on stock and commodity growth. And, Venmo makes a change. Marc Stewart hosts.

Morning News: Global Inflation, Rental Homes & China’s Space Program

A.M. Edition for June 17. WSJ’s Paul Hannon on the role central banks around the world play in determining interest rates to control inflation. 

Property-rental sites deal with a shortage of inventory and strong demand. China marks a milestone in its space program. Marc Stewart hosts.

Morning News: Biden At G-7 Summit, Cyberattacks, Oil Pipeline Abandoned

A.M. Edition for June 10. WSJ White House reporter Ken Thomas on what to expect during President Biden’s trip, including the G-7 summit starting Friday. 

 Meat supplier JBS pays a ransom in bitcoin after a cyberattack. The Keystone XL oil pipeline project is abandoned by its developer. Marc Stewart hosts.

Saturday Morning: News From London (April 10)

We round up the day’s newspapers, meet author Ashok Ferrey and get an opinion on the best pubs in London. Plus, what we learned this week. Monocle’s Georgina Godwin sets the tone for the weekend.

Morning News Podcast: Royal Dispute In Jordan, Billionaires In India

Pressure on the king’s half-brother may represent a mere family feud, but Prince Hamzah’s complaints resonate with the country’s people. We ask what will happen next.

Study the fast-growing list of India’s billionaires: who has joined it and who has left are signs of the country’s shifting economy. And an indigenous group’s tall order in Vancouver’s property market. 

Saturday Podcast: News From London (Feb 13)

The weekend’s biggest discussion topics: Andrew Mueller on the day’s newspapers; Monocle editor in chief Andrew Tuck’s column; and how the Nextdoor app tries to bring communities together.

Sunday Morning Podcast: Headlines From Zurich, London & Tokyo (2021)

The weekend’s top news with Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé, Urs Bühler, Eemeli Isoaho and Chandra Kurt, with commentary from our editors in London and Tokyo. Plus: what’s on the pages of Greece’s ‘Kathimerini’ newspaper.

Sunday Morning Podcast: World News From Zurich, London And Stockholm

Monocle’s Emma Nelson covers the weekend’s top stories with Vincent McAviney, Florian Egli, Guy DeLauney – and Tyler Brûlé.

European News Podcast: ‘Can Belgium Survive?’

After nearly 500 days of negotiations, Belgium finally has a national government. It consists of seven parties but excludes the two biggest – both Flemish nationalist parties. Is Belgium’s complex political system workable in the long term?

And can the country hold together? Andrew Mueller asks Régis Dandoy, Carl Devos and Barbara Moens.

Morning News Podcast: President Trump Tests Positive For Covid-19, Stimulus Bill Update

OvernightPresident Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announced that they have tested positive for the coronavirus. In a statement shortly thereafter, the White House physician said the Trumps “are both well at this time” and will remain at home.

The president is 74 years old, which generally puts him at higher risk for severe illness from the virus, according to CDC guidelines.

  • Plus, the latest on the stimulus bill
  • And, big tech has become a bipartisan punching bag.

Guests: Axios’ Sam Baker, Alayna Treene and Ashley Gold.