We take a look at a week in politics in Washington from a government shutdown to threats against the BBC. 

We take a look at a week in politics in Washington from a government shutdown to threats against the BBC.&nbsp;

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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When will everything be back to normal following the end of the US government shutdown?

Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing?  

Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Is the Iran war exposing the limits of US dominance in the Middle East?

We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and ‘What We Learned’.

We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and &lsquo;What We Learned&rsquo;.

How big of a deal is the Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence deal?

Russia, China and the US are teaming up for global law enforcement. Then: the left’s media machine, London’s pigeon war and we settle the debate over packing light versus packing heavy once and for all. 

Russia, China and the US are teaming up for global law enforcement. Then: the left&rsquo;s media machine, London&rsquo;s pigeon war and we settle the debate over packing light versus packing heavy once and for all.&nbsp;

When will everything be back to normal following the end of the US government shutdown?

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