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
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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 mandate them to watch ...
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
Ukrainian peace talks in London and turmoil at the Pentagon
Giorgia Scaturro and Charles Hecker look at what could come out of peace talks between Ukraine, the US, UK and France. Also on the programme: amid reports of a second leak from US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, is the Pentagon in disarray? And: what soft power does the papacy give Italy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2025•38 min
Pope Francis’ legacy and the role of international ceasefires
Former Vatican correspondent Juliet Linley weighs Pope Francis’ legacy. Daniella Peled and Alex von Tunzelmann join Andrew Mueller in studio to discuss the continued role of ceasefires and Dubai’s new influencer academy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2025•36 min
United States hosts Meloni and La Force pops by Midori House
We assess the economic indicators taking place in the United States, how Donald Trump received Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and musical artist La Force pops by for a chat. Plus: Andrew Mueller tells us what he learned this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2025•34 min
Ukraine’s future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips
French president Emmanuel Macron, US secretary of state Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff hold talks in Paris over a Ukraine ceasefire. Then: Denmark looks to train troops to Ukraine and Greece strengthens its military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France. Plus: why South Korea is turning its back on school trips. And: we receive a letter from Denver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 17, 2025•35 min
Angola’s prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu gets cash machines
China replaces its top international trade negotiator, Hamas rejects an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire, Angola seeks lengthy prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu unveils its first-ever ATMs. Plus: Richard Susskind on his book ‘How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2025•39 min
Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Technology
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 at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies Noortje Marres answers, ‘Are we designing AI to work with us or replace us?’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2025•12 min
UK hosts Sudan summit and Lisbon’s Strategic Noise Map
A potential path to peace in Sudan’s two-year conflict begins in London. Donald Trump cuts billions in funding to Harvard, the expulsion of French officials from Algeria is “to have consequences” and Lisbon approves an updated version of the city’s Strategic Noise Map. Plus: Artem Chapeye on his book ‘Ordinary People Don’t Carry Machine Guns’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025•39 min
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