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Americas

1 May 2009

Why Americas need new gum control laws and the drugs cartels looking for new homes. Plus, our Washington column looks at how branding is selling the recovery package.

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The Foreign Desk - Obama’s legacy

7 January 2017

As Barack Obama’s eight years as president draw to an end and the unpredictable era of Trump looms, Steve Bloomfield discusses his legacy. From wars in the Middle East to Obamacare, social justice and the environment – what…

Radio

The Menu - Valentines for the Obamas

31 January 2014

A Madrid Fusión special. We meet Madrid's only three-Michelin-star chef David Muñoz, hear what it takes for a restaurant to get the Obamas for a Valentine's dinner and speak to one of the best-known chefs in Istanbul:…

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The Foreign Desk - Obama's World

22 March 2014

As US and European powers vie with Russia over the future of Ukraine, Monocle's foreign editor Steve Bloomfield hosts a discussion on President Obama's foreign-policy record. From relations with Syria and Iran to Southeast…

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Obama army

20 September 2018

Chicago is now home to Barack Obama’s new political fighters. As the midterms approach, we head to the city to see how his legacy is shaping politics today.

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Americas

18 January 2016

Barack Obama's presidential motorcade and Montréal's new approach to deradicalisation.

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Hope, still

8 January 2010

Barack Obama may not yet have brought about as much change as promised, but he himself has certainly changed. He has learnt that he will have to fight dirty to get things done – and this means his first year in office can…

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Observation

17 November 2008

As we enter the New Year, we have a new president heading for the Oval Office, and a chance to reflect on the meaning of happiness and wealth in 2009 and beyond. And there are developments at Monocle HQ: an audio show and…

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Writing history

17 November 2008

Leading up to the US elections, Monocle spoke to reporters from around the globe based in America about their take on the proceedings for our series ‘From their own correspondent’. With Obama storming to victory, they tell…

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Expo 36: River of discontent

19 August 2010

Within some states of the US there is an increasing sense of belligerent unrest among the right-wing – over half of polled Republicans believe the president is a Muslim who wants to diminish the nation’s sovereignty. Zed…

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Toeing the party line

17 September 2012

As Barack Obama’s chief of protocol, Capricia Marshall is the public face of the White House when ambassadors and diplomats are in town. Keen to cement her legacy, she tells us how she gets things done in between the black…

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Yes they can

17 November 2008

Aside from helping to elect Barack Obama, voters in California passed historic legislation to approve the nation’s first high-speed rail network. If the US wants to get back to work, investing in all its transport is key…

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Americas

17 March 2009

Monocle's view from Washington column discovers White House technology is far from trailblazing. Plus, a crack-down on cattle rustling in Brazil, eco wrangles in El Salvador, and urban chicken farming.

Radio

The Briefing - The Obamas speak at the DNC and Macron’s struggle to form a coalition government

21 August 2024

As Barack and Michelle Obama deliver powerful endorsements of Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, we ask whether hope is still present in the US political landscape? Plus: Monocle’s Paris bureau chief Simon…

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Americas

17 January 2008

The race for the 2008 Democratic Party candidate is hotting up, with Obama, Clinton and Edwards all battling to secure votes in the primary elections. This year, however, it is their appearance more than ever that is being…

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Americas

17 February 2011

Cricket in the US, a possible Obama challenger, and Argentina's cash crisis