The Late Edition
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Thursday 5 January
We discuss the day’s top news, from the future of the US intelligence community, Obamacare and Turkish politics to the proper way to negotiate Brexit.
Wednesday 4 January
We ask whether we should listen to more expert advice when it comes to politics and hear about a divisive high-profile court case in Israel. Plus: Donald Trump’s latest attack on security services.
Tuesday 3 January
New difficulties plague the ceasefire in Syria. Meanwhile in the US, Republicans give up their plan to weaken the US ethics committee after criticism from Donald Trump. Plus: what is the best approach to diplomatic spats?
Monday 2 January
The implications of the Istanbul terrorist attack, what 2017 could bring for the EU and the French law that gives holidaying employees the right to ignore work emails.
Midori House Christmas special
Monocle’s editor in chief Tyler Brûlé hosts a fun and festive review of the year, with contributions from our editors and writers. Plus: a very special guest pays a visit to Midori House.
Friday 16 December
We hear about Turkey’s role in helping to alleviate the ongoing conflict in Aleppo, learn why the Swiss want a more flexible relationship with the EU and ask whether 2016 really has been a year to forget. Plus: find out what ingredients go into making a classic Christmas film.
Thursday 15 December
We discuss the evolving situation in Aleppo and the Italian parliament’s approval of the new government. Plus: how just one typo might have led to the DNC being hacked.
Wednesday 14 December
We discuss Aleppo and the future of Syria, as well as China’s remarks on Donald Trump’s new secretary of state. Plus: France extends its state of emergency – again.
Tuesday 13 December
Monocle’s Tom Edwards is joined by Rosemary Hollis and Sebastian Borger to look at the day’s top stories, including Aleppo’s last rebel pocket, Donald Trump’s new secretary of state and a transitional deal for Brexit. Plus: Spain wants to reverse the clock and go back to GMT.
Monday 12 December
We look at the relationship between China and the US, examine Iran Air’s massive order from Boeing and ask if Nicolas Maduro’s currency reform can rescue Venezuela’s economy. Plus: has the US congress accidentally given Donald Trump his own propaganda network?
