For The Economist 's Christmas issue, I told the tall tale of Roy, Silo and Tango, feathered freedom-fighters and unlikely standard-bearers in America's culture wars. It's a story of parenting, progress, prejudice--and penguins economist.com/christmas-spec…

The Oleksandra Technique: On the Road with Ukraine's Nobel Laureate Ukraine's Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk embarks on a speaking tour across the US. iwpr.net/impact/oleksan… iwpr.net/impact/oleksan…

From travels with Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, we wanted this podcast to convey not only her message but the personal side - stolen moments, reflections, some of the human side of a public figure. #Ukraine #UkraineRussiaWar Oleksandra Matviichuk iwpr.net/impact/oleksan…

Worried about the unexplained disappeared from LBC of Sangita Myska. She’s a brave, principled journalist and an excellent broadcaster. Listeners will be missing her. What’s the explanation?

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He’s a tree-hugging conspiracy theorist—and his run for president might deny Joe Biden victory econ.st/3UxQ7Ls 👇

I spent my morning in the bomb shelter together with my colleague instead of joint breakfast. Russians made a massive rocket attack on Kyiv and other cities. They hit the children's hospital in Kyiv. We already know about five killed people. I want to remind you that Russia

David Burnham, whose police graft exposés inspired ‘Serpico,’ dies at 91 wapo.st/4gW4UcY

My Godfather David Burnham died last week. He was an inspirational journalist who didn’t suffer fools (or bosses) gladly.Took on crooked cops and bureaucrats, had the most marvellous family, and a wicked sense of humor. RIP

Proud to share that Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is teaching human rights at Kyiv School of Economics This is how a modern university should look - where real-world changemakers shape future leaders. Together, we're learning and building tomorrow. Even at

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if Trump wins do Lammy and Cooper swap? Ed Balls for DC Ambo?

The Briefing: Eddie Fishman joins Andrew Mueller on the fallout from Trump’s tariffs. Then: Serbia’s political crisis with Guy De Launey - @guydelauney.bsky.social. Plus: Charlie Bell reports on Eric Adams’s re-election bid, we check in to Salone del Mobile and Fernando Augusto Pacheco meets 𝔰𝔥𝔲𝔯𝔞 monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

The Menu: Charlie Bell is in New York’s Harlem to meet Alvin Lee Smalls, owner of Lee Lee’s Baked Goods, to learn about his passion for baking and the changing face of the neighbourhood monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

The Menu: New York is known for its Italian food but changing demographics have introduced other thriving cuisines. Charlie Bell heads to the Belmont area of the Bronx where authentic Italian-American food continues to shine monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

The Menu: We hear Chiara Rimella’s ode to the Italian roadside classic, Autogrill. Then we learn what’s on Portland’s airport menus. Plus: a taste of old-school glamour at New York’s Grand Central Oyster Bar with Poppy Damon and Charlie Bell monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

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