As the US celebrates 250 years of independence today, Georgina Godwin and Vincent McAviney discuss the state of the nation. Plus: the mood in Washington and two New York Times journalists on press freedom.

As the US celebrates 250 years of independence today, Georgina Godwin and Vincent McAviney discuss the state of the nation. Plus: the mood in Washington and two New York Times journalists on press freedom.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

The perfect soundtrack to start your weekend comes courtesy of Monocle's editors, hosting out of our studios in London and Zürich. Each week you'll hear postcards from our correspondents, alongside contributions from special guests joining to discuss the

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America’s 250th birthday

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin on Jason Arday, the UK climate alert and when to give up on a book. Plus: Petri Burtsoff on how Helsinki’s Flow Festival stands out in design and urbanism.

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin on Jason Arday, the UK climate alert and when to give up on a book. Plus: Petri Burtsoff on how Helsinki&rsquo;s Flow Festival stands out in design and urbanism.

Institutional accountability, climate alerts and London vs Helsinki festival culture

Guy De Launey and Georgina Godwin discuss Ukrainian president Zelensky’s visit to Belgrade, eclipse enthusiasts in Somosierra and more. Plus: insider knowledge of Les Puces de Saint-Ouen with expert guide, Kate van den Boogert. 

Guy De Launey and Georgina Godwin discuss Ukrainian president Zelensky&rsquo;s visit to Belgrade, eclipse enthusiasts in Somosierra and more. Plus: insider knowledge of Les Puces de Saint-Ouen with expert guide, Kate van den Boogert.&nbsp;

Zelensky in Serbia, astrotourists in Spain and a guide to the Paris flea markets

Zara Khan joins Georgina Godwin to discuss Turkey’s new opposition party, the $1tn generational art transfer and more. Plus: France’s “black Saturday” travel and the best magazines to take to the beach.

Zara Khan joins Georgina Godwin to discuss Turkey&rsquo;s new opposition party, the $1tn generational art transfer and more. Plus: France&rsquo;s &ldquo;black Saturday&rdquo; travel and the best magazines to take to the beach.

America’s 250th birthday

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