Category Archives: News

Morning News Podcast: India Covid Surge, Worker Incentives And Earnings

A.M. Edition for May 4. WSJ reporter Krishna Pokharel discusses the state of the coronavirus crisis in India. More earnings are expected today amid recent market growth. Some companies are offering incentives to lure workers back to the office. Marc Stewart hosts.

Politics Monday: Tamara Keith And Amy Walter On Biden’s Legislative Agenda

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest in politics, including President Biden’s ambitious plans for American families, the status of the Republican party and its support for former President Trump, the fate of Democrats in upcoming elections, and the politicization of COVID-19 vaccines.

Morning News Podcast: Ireland Reunification & Diplomacy, Art Immersion

The province’s largest party aligned with Britain has lost its leader; in the 100 years since the island was split it has rarely seemed so close to reuniting. Diplomacy, as with so much else, had to go online during the pandemic—and emerged more efficient and inclusive than many expected. And how art-lovers are getting ever more fully immersed

World News: Taiwan’s Dangerous Situation, Post-Covid Syndrome

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, Taiwan: the most dangerous place on earthpost-covid syndrome (09:00) and Buttonwood: private-credit markets (28:55)

Sunday Morning: News From Zurich, London, Amsterdam & Ljubljana

Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck, Chiara Rimella, Chandra Kurt and Eemeli Isoaho on the weekend’s top stories. Plus, we check in with our friends and contributors in London, Amsterdam and Ljubljana.

Saturday Morning News: Latest Headlines From London (May 1, 2021)

Georgina Godwin sets the tone for the weekend: a look at the day’s fresh papers, Monocle’s editor in chief Andrew Tuck’s column, plus the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 shortlist.

Political Analysis: Brooks & Capehart On Republican Ideals, Biden’s Speech

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Cindy McCain’s Republican ideals, President Joe Biden’s joint address to Congress, and his first 100 days in office.

Morning News Podcast: Biden’s First 100 Days, Laws Of Space & Winemakers

We recap Joe Biden’s accomplishments in his first 100 days in office and discuss the challenges ahead. 

Plus: the laws governing space exploration and why the biggest French wine makers are buying vineyards in California.
From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide. 

Morning News Podcast: Biden Speech Highlights, Markets, Amazon Workers

A.M. Edition for April 29. WSJ White House reporter Sabrina Siddiqui on key moments from President Biden’s speech to Congress as he pushes a broad economic agenda. 

A look at the markets as the president marks 100 days in office. Amazon workers are set for a pay raise. Marc Stewart hosts.