Where do US tariffs go from here?
As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•59 min
The Globalist
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
Episodes
Zelensky’s arms push in Germany
Zelensky heads to Berlin for arms talks and the latest from the Middle East following direct talks between Syria and Israel. Plus: the view from India as US halts student-visa applications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•59 min
Fresh aid enters Gaza and Macron’s tour of Southeast Asia
The latest on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as fresh aid is distributed. Then: Macron looks to fill a US-shaped hole in the economies of Southeast Asia and the latest travel news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2025•59 min
Moscow hosts international security conference
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2025•59 min
Asean summit: tariffs and defence
Asean leaders meet in Malaysia, debating what to do about US tariffs and Chinese incursions in the South China Sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2025•1 hr
Macron takes Middle East peace role whether Netanyahu wants him to or not
France and Saudi Arabia are reportedly working on a plan to disarm Hamas. We explore Emmanuel Macron’s tenuous role in the conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Iran cosies up to Russia amid a balancing act with the US
A strategic partnership approved with Russia, nuclear negotiations with the US and an Israeli plot to attack if it falls apart. What’s next for Iran? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025•58 min
South Africa’s president begins US trip and The International Booker Prize winner
South Africa’s president arrives in the US to “reset” with Washington. Then: we unpack why Hungary passed a bill to withdraw from the ICC. Plus: the winner of this year’s The International Booker Prize. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2025•58 min
What’s next after Trump’s call with Putin?
Donald Trump has said that nothing can happen until he speaks with Vladimir Putin. So what happens now that they’ve spoken? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2025•58 min
UK-EU summit and election watch
The UK and the EU hold their first post-Brexit summit and the election results from Romania and Portugal. Plus: EBRD’s chief economist, Beata Javorcik, tech news and Melbourne Design Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
What next for the Russia-Ukraine war?
Russian and Ukrainian officials met directly for the first time since the early weeks of the war – without their leaders. Plus: previewing Poland’s presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025•58 min
Trump in Qatar and the UAE; Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul
We review Donald Trump’s ongoing Middle East trip and what to expect from a high-stakes meeting in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025•59 min
The US’s aviation task force assembles and Eurovision takes centre stage
Trump’s Gulf tour continues – what’s on the agenda? Plus: airport chaos leads to an aviation task force in the US and Eurovision 2025 kicks off. Then: Monocle’s Natalie Theodosi discusses the latest fashion news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2025•59 min
Trump begins his Middle East visit and Triennale Milano’s 24th International Exhibition
Donald Trump begins his Middle East trip in Riyadh. Then: India and Pakistan’s fragile ceasefire holds for now and we unpack the Philippines’ midterm election results. Plus: Triennale Milano’s 24th International Exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025•58 min
Putin challenges Zelensky to meet him in Turkey
Will Putin and Zelensky meet for direct talks this week? Plus: British Airways orders 53 new Boeing and Airbus planes, the joy of outdoor saunas and fashion news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025•59 min
Who is Pope Leo XIV, America’s first pontiff?
Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected the first US-born pontiff. What kind of pope will he be? We discuss his path to the papacy and what it means for the future of the Catholic Church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2025•1 hr 4 min
What would a temporary US-led administration in Gaza look like?
We unpack the reports of a US-led postwar administration in Gaza. Then: Beijing agrees to trade talks with Washington, will they play hardball? Plus: a new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•59 min
India launches strikes on Pakistan
India launches missiles on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Then: Germany's Merz is elected as chancellor following an embarrassing parliamentary hiccup. Plus: Australia's film industry fights back US tariffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 07, 2025•59 min
Israel’s Gaza plan and the impact of Trump’s tariffs on ports
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. Plus: a flick through the international papers with Gorana Grgic and architecture news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2025•58 min
Election outcomes in Australia and Romania
We discuss what’s next for Canberra and Bucharest following Australia’s federal election and the first round of Romania’s presidential vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2025•58 min
Mike Waltz has left the Signal chat
Weeks after Signalgate, Trump’s National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is replaced by Marc Rubio. Plus: Romania’s presidential election rerun, Singapore’s parliamentary elections and the latest from the world of theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2025•59 min
Europe’s defence ambitions shift into a higher gear
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin unveil joint plans, the Cayman Islands elections, news from Ukraine and Chanel’s cruise collection in Lake Como. Plus: why champagne might actually be good for your health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•59 min
Can a Pope shape his legacy?
We consider Trump’s first 100 days in office, ask if a Pope can shape his legacy and assess Canada’s global influence. Plus: Saudi Arabia and Qatar to repay Syria’s debt to the World Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025•59 min
Canadians hit the polls as Trump looms large
Canada elects its next prime minister. Then: tensions flare in Kashmir; Japan’s prime minister looks to forge new ties; and the continued fallout from Portugal and Spain’s power cuts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025•59 min
What next after Pope Francis’s funeral?
The world says goodbye to Pope Francis, the latest on the war in Ukraine and a flip through the newspapers in Greece. Plus: Venezuela votes and the urban issues at stake in Canada’s election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025•59 min
The funeral of Pope Francis
Tens of thousands flock to Rome ahead of the Pope’s funeral. Christopher White, Vatican correspondent at the ‘National Catholic Reporter’, joins Georgina Godwin as Italy prepares to welcome world leaders paying their respects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•57 min
Zelensky in South Africa and The Chiefs in Jakarta
Volodymyr Zelensky is in South Africa and we speak to Jakarta’s governor ahead of Monocle’s The Chiefs conference. Plus: an update on Kashmir’s attack and Emmanuel Macron’s Indian Ocean tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•58 min
Asian finance ministers come to Washington
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings are under way in Washington, with warnings of a tariff-fuelled hit to the global economy. Asian finance ministers hope to ease some of the tensions. Plus: an interview with Roberto Cingolani of Italian defence giant Leonardo, Tim Marshall’s new book, and a programme for teaching soft skills to Gen Z. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025•59 min
The world reacts to the death of Pope Francis
As tributes pour in from leaders across the globe, Juliet Linley joins Emma Nelson to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis. Plus: the US-Philippines annual military drills go ‘full scale’, Edward Fishman on his new book Chokepoints , and the latest from the world of fashion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2025•59 min
The world’s top stories
In-depth coverage of the world’s latest news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2025•59 min
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