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.
The leaders of the 27 EU nations meet in Brussels, Belgrade braces for anti-corruption protests, New Zealand at the Nato summit and public voting in Switzerland. Plus: theatre news and ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the US president announces a second ceasefire between Israel and Iran, we examine how likely this one is to hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest as Iran and Israel confirm that they’ve agreed to the terms of a truce after 12 days of fighting. Plus: the Nato Summit in The Hague and Europe's growing need for TNT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the aftershocks of the B2 bombers reverberate across the world, we get the view from the region and beyond. Plus: A Nato-summit preview, Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Emma Nelson from Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get the view on the ground in Bangkok as a secret recording of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plunges the country into political turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the potential for war, regime change and nuclear armament surrounds Iran, we ask how its people are living the moment. Then: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and the best of Danish design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, and Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, discuss Qatar Airways being named the best airline in the world. Then: we’re off to Abu Dhabi, Basel and Copenhagen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode delves into the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, exploring the potential for diplomatic solutions and the risks of radiological fallout and economic disruption. Discussions from the G7 summit highlight international responses and tensions, including Trump's views on Russia sanctions. The program also features reports on urban development in Abu Dhabi and Singapore, Japan's unique voter turnout campaign, the commercial small satellite market, and the prestigious Obel Architecture Award.
World leaders in Canada react to another burgeoning global conflict. Then: we get the latest from the Middle East and Alberta. Plus: Kering's reported next CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We give you the latest on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad and discuss the possible causes and consequences for Boeing of the first fatal 787 Dreamliner accident. Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protests against Donald Trump’s ICE crackdown continue across the US. Plus: we discuss Blatten’s landslide and how the village will rebuild, and meet the team at the Grand Hotel Belvedere. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from Zürich. We discuss the UK's decision to sanction two Israeli ministers and consider how military presence will affect the LA community. Plus: we hear from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Argentinian and Israeli leaders meet to confirm a deepening of ties. Plus: the latest on the protests in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
European countries answer the call to spend more on defence as the UK hosts Nato chief, Mark Rutte. Plus: Italy’s citizenship referendum takes place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon Musk has called on Republicans to oppose the “big, beautiful bill”. Will they heed his call? HJ Mai reports from the US capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with president Trump. Plus: Bulgaria gets the green light for the euro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following months of political turmoil, South Korea chooses a new president. We get a view of the results from key cities of Seoul and Busan. Plus: We unpick Meloni and Macron's meeting in Rome and London’s Serpentine Pavilion is revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Poland's presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
