Tariff troubles and the Shangri-la Dialogue
As Donald Trump accuses Beijing of violating the China-US trade deal, we discuss what’s next for the tariff turbulence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•43 min
The Monocle Daily
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.
Episodes
Portugal’s political jigsaw
As the Chega party is confirmed to lead the opposition in Portugal, we discuss the implication of rising hard-right sentiment across Europe. Plus: what’s next for Sudan and the winners of Trump’s Harvard crackdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2025•37 min
Ukraine prepares for expected Russian summer offensive
Russia prepares for summer offensive as 50,000 troops amass near Ukraine’s northeast Sumy region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2025•38 min
Macron’s big push for France in Southeast Asia
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, travels to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore in the hope of selling a European alternative to Trumpist tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2025•37 min
Monday 26 May
Weekday global news and analysis with guest panel Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Ben Kelly. Anchored from London by Emma Nelson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2025•40 min
India and Pakistan’s rival diplomatic efforts
India and Pakistan launch diplomatic offensives across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•43 min
Putin visits the Kursk region
Putin visits Kursk for the first time since claiming to have completely retaken the region from Ukrainian forces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2025•36 min
South Africa and the US look to reset relations
South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, visits US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2025•39 min
EU and UK slap more sanctions on Russia
The latest on new sanctions for Russia and what appears to be a dramatic waning of patience for some of Israel’s allies. Plus: we discuss the benefits of elevating mayors to a country’s presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2025•38 min
Israel eases Gaza blockade
Israel eases the blockade in Gaza whilst simultaneously renewing it's military offensive and the UK and EU meet for a post-Brexit reset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2025•37 min
Unpacking Trump’s visit to the Gulf and Eurovision 2025
As Trump returns to Washington, we unpack his visit. Then: Laura Kramer checks in from Bucharest ahead of the Romanian elections and Fernando Augusto Pacheco makes his predictions ahead of Eurovision Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025•38 min
Is Putin serious about peace in Istanbul talks?
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, sends his defence minister to peace talks in Istanbul as Russia claims to be ready to discuss compromises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025•38 min
Trump urges al-Sharaa to make amends with Israel
Trump urges Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign Syria up to the Abraham Accords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 14, 2025•38 min
US and Saudi Arabia sign historic arms deal
We discuss day one of Donald Trump’s Middle East tour, including a deal for $142bn in Saudi investment that the White House is calling the “largest defence-sales agreement in history”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025•38 min
Live from Paris: Macron’s special relationship with Zelensky
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirms to president Emmanuel Macron that Ankara would host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025•39 min
What did Russia get out of Victory Day?
Alexis Self and Julia Lasica evaluate Moscow’s Victory Day parade and how Europe has marked the occasion. Plus: a day in the life of Pope Leo XIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 09, 2025•40 min
White smoke at the Vatican
Former Vatican correspondent Juliet Linley on the moment of Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election to the papacy. Then: our guests Elisabeth Braw and David Brennan discuss the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2025•38 min
The Vatican conclave begins and the papal role in conflict
As 133 Cardinals begin deliberations, Yossi Mekelberg and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt discuss the church’s role in war – and why some global conflicts are more intractable than others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 07, 2025•39 min
Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s new chancellor and Mark Carney in the White House
Friedrich Merz overcomes a tough vote and Mark Carney meets Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2025•38 min
Live from London
Andrew Mueller and his panel, Aliona Hlivco and Quentin Peel, discuss the day’s top stories. Plus: we hear from artist Sofia Hallström live at The Culture Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2025•39 min
World Press Freedom Index and Chanel unveils its Cruise 2025/26 collection
The Monocle Daily with Fiona O’Brien at Reporters San Frontières, Nick Paton Walsh from CNN, Monocle’s Jessica Bridger and Konfekt’s Sophie Grove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 02, 2025•42 min
US-Ukraine minerals deal and France’s screen-ban proposal
The US and Ukraine sign minerals deal investing in Kyiv’s defence against Russia. Plus: France considering screen ban for children under the age of six. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 01, 2025•38 min
Can Europe deliver on a Ukraine force?
Ukraine’s allies to “increase pressure on Russia”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025•37 min
Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Economics
In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Economics Caroline Elliott answers, ‘Why are luxury consumers attracted to exclusivity?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025•11 min
Trump’s first 100 days and Mark Carney’s election victory
The first 100 days of the second Donald Trump presidency and Mark Carney’s Liberals seal comeback victory in Canada’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025•38 min
Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes
The latest on a huge power cut that has left Portugal and Spain without electricity. Then: world military spending’s record surge, Canada’s election and Switzerland’s most unnecessary laws. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025•38 min
Congo and Rwanda look to sign a peace accord and the final day of mourning for Pope Francis
The DRC and Rwanda look set to sign an agreement to foster a pathway to peace. Then: the final day of mourning for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Plus: Monocle’s new website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025•40 min
How important is a US trade deal for the UK?
The UK chancellor eyes a trade deal with the US; Jordan’s changing diplomatic role in the US; and how Portugal is dealing with loudspeakers on trains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025•40 min
The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones
We’re joined by Nina dos Santos and Lynne O’Donnell to discuss the latest following the deadliest terror attack in Kashmir in the past 25 years. How have India and Pakistan responded? Also on the programme: as CBS’s top producer quits, citing a loss of journalistic independence, we examine the state of media in the US. Then: efforts are under way in Iraq to entice tourists to the post-conflict country. We consider how they might take shape. Plus: new rules for Oscar voters mand...
Apr 23, 2025•40 min
Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Politics
In partnership with the University of Warwick, Monocle teamed up with the institution’s acclaimed academics to answer big questions submitted by readers. In this episode, Professor of Politics and Global Sustainable Development Elena Korosteleva answers, ‘Have we shifted from a soft power to a hard political environment?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025•12 min
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