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