The Monocle Daily

Donald Trump doubles down on calls for an end to the filibuster after Democrat wins

The US president demands a vote change after Democrats claim sweeping victories. Plus: Babiš and the Czech coalition deal, AI bubble trouble and can a cheese-fire deal be reached between Switzerland and its neighbours? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dick Cheney dies: a look back at his towering influence on Republican politics

We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Can Syrians return home? Germany’s foreign minister thinks not

Our panel discusses whether Syrians should be returned home or if Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has a point. Plus: Dr Nicholas Wright on the psychology of warfare. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Will organised crime be a key issue for Brazil’s upcoming elections? Plus: The Burberry and Monocle collaboration

We discuss Brazil’s deadly operation against drug gangs. Will this be a key issue in next year’s elections? Then: Burberry and Monocle collaborate, why rap music is losing its chart share and why seasonal drinks are failing to pierce the European market. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How long will the détente in Trump and Xi’s trade war last?

As Trump and Xi seemingly settle their trade dispute, we discuss how solid their agreement is. Then: the Netherlands is set to elect a centre-left prime minister – is the pendulum finally swinging back? Plus: why Maga can’t find love in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.