US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co
Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers happy and we visit Taybeh Brewing Co in the West Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements
We consider whether Hamas has begun conducting international operations as Berlin claims to have arrested members. Then: Gen-Z led protests rise worldwide. Plus: are cities becoming too dog friendly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?
Our panel discusses the latest news from Afghanistan amid an internet blackout. Plus: Trump’s demands to reclaim Bagram airbase and the EU summit latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Europe’s ‘drone wall’, Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?
EU leaders’ plans to step out of Russia’s shadow. Then: Pete Hegseth speaks to the US’s top generals, the rise of digital IDs and a European sleeper train is hit by cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts
The US president, Donald Trump, hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Moldova staves off Russian interference at the ballot box, China’s new visa programme and Poland wants to limit alcohol sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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