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Politics Monday: Amy Walter And Errin Haines On Biden’s Cabinet PIcks

Amy Walter of the Cook Political and Errin Haines of The 19th News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President-elect Joe Biden’s selections for his healthcare team, President Donald Trump’s election challenges, and Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff.

Morning News Podcast: Stimulus Bill, Chinese Exports & Vaccine Rollout

A.M. Edition for Dec. 7. What to expect from stimulus negotiations in Washington. China’s rising exports generate a record trade surplus. Rudy Giuliani tests positive for Covid-19. Plus, tips for staying safe in the break room. Marc Stewart hosts.

World News: Killing Coal, Biden & Iran And Taiwan’s Resilient Economy (Dec 6)

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: killing coalJoe Biden and Iran (10:30), and how Taiwan’s economy remains resilient (16:20)

Sunday Morning Podcast: World News From Zurich, London & Iceland (2020)

Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé is joined by guests Christoph Lenz, Rob Cox and Chandra Kurt to discuss the weekend’s top stories. Plus: we check in with the newsroom of Iceland’s morgunblaðið newspaper.

Morning News Podcast: New Covid Death Record, Congress Stimulus Bill

U.S. sets single-day records for pandemic cases, President-Elect Joe Biden to suggest 100 days of masks after inauguration, and youth vaping rates have plunged during lockdown.

Morning News Podcast: Covid Vaccine Delivery Issues, New ‘Smart’ Cities

We’re getting closer to the vaccine finish line with three promising candidates. Distributing this vaccine will be a challenge everywhere but especially in states that have large rural areas like Alabama where a three-phase plan to get the state vaccinated is being finalized next week.

  • Plus, the logic behind the CDC’s new quarantine guidelines.
  • And, the new hope for creating smart cities.

Guests: Alabama Public Health state health officer Dr. Scott Harris and Axios’ Sam Baker and Jennifer Kingson.

Morning News Podcast: No Voter Fraud Found, Stimulus Bill Discussion

Justice Department investigating ‘bribery conspiracy scheme’ involving presidential pardon, Attorney-General Barr says no evidence of voter fraud, and couple uses deposit from canceled wedding to feed hundreds on Thanksgiving.

Morning News Podcast: Moderna Covid Vaccine, Arizona, Wisconsin Verify

Moderna asks health regulators to authorize its covid-19 vaccine, Arizona, Wisconsin certify narrow victories for Joe Biden, and Louisville coffee shop customer pays it forward with random act of kindness.

Morning News Podcast: Post-Thanksgiving Covid-19 Surge, Biden Transition

Health experts warn of another surge in COVID-19 cases. President-elect Biden’s team announces more picks for administration posts. And, the Supreme Court hears another case over the 2020 census.

Sunday Morning Podcast: Latest News From Zurich, Tokyo And London

The weekend’s defining discussion topics with Tyler Brûlé, Christof Münger, Eemeli Isoaho, Mark Dittli and our Tokyo bureau chief Fiona Wilson. Plus, Monocle’s style director Marcela Palek’s Christmas gift tips.

From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.