The Monocle Daily When will everything be back to normal following the end of the US government shutdown?
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Nov 14, 2025 Join Alexa Self, Monocle's foreign editor, H.J. Mai, Boston-based political reporter, and Nam Paramareva, Thai restaurateur, as they delve into pressing topics. They explore the recent U.S. government shutdown and its ramifications, alongside discussions on media literacy in Finland’s education system. Nam shares insights on her London restaurant Platapian, highlighting the rich regional influences behind her authentic Thai cuisine. This engaging conversation bridges politics and gastronomy, making for an enlightening listen!
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Epstein Emails Raise New Questions
- Newly released Epstein emails suggested links between Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, raising fresh questions.
- The material didn't definitively prove legal culpability but looked like a worrying 'smoking gun.'
BBC Apology May Not End Pressure
- The BBC apologised for splicing Trump's speech but signalled it won't settle monetarily.
- The apology may not end Trump's pressure on publicly funded media.
MAGA Dissent Doesn't Equal Collapse
- Some high-profile MAGA figures refused to follow Trump's line on document releases, suggesting limits to his influence.
- That resistance doesn't necessarily indicate a lasting fracture within the movement.