David Usborne
Case of the vanishing journalists
TV, newspapers and podcasts have made reinvestigating old crimes big news. But who can they turn to for help? Meet two reporters who left their jobs to become media-minded private eyes.
The direct approach
Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.
Walk of fame
LA’s renaissance mayor and Democrat rising star is taking on homelessness, transport and Trump.
He’s hired
It’s not what we hoped for. We’re not happy about it. But rather than rear up against the nightmare, we need to face our fears. Here’s how to handle the Donald Dilemma.
Power Stations
‘Magic walls’ and ‘QVR’ are new terms for TV anchors covering the US election. Monocle looks at the networks’ top 10 secret weapons for reporting on the winners and losers of the big day.
Dream team
Who would Monocle appoint to the US Cabinet? From CEOs to hip hop moguls, we’ve found a team of talented people who could change America’s image around the world.
Failing states
Europe is home to three nations that should be successes but instead are failing badly. Over the following pages, we look at their problems – from corruption to constitutional meltdown.
Outside influence
US voters are often seen as oblivious to the world. Yet war, immigration and a globalised economy mean foreign affairs will play a bigger part in the 2008 election than ever before.
Not for hire
With a 90 per cent approval rating, Alaska's youngest governor Sarah Palin is a political force. We speak to the rising Republican star about her anti-corruption drives and rumours of a VP nomination.
Power plant
Diana Balmori’s landscaping projects can change cities, make people happier and battle climate change. A pioneer of green roofs, she helped build New York’s first ecological apartment building and her plans don't stop there.
