The Monocle Daily

The Monocle Daily

By Monocle

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

Fancy paying the US Treasury’s $37.1trn debt? There’s a website for that

As the “gifts to reduce the public debt” website causes a stir in the US with a new payment method, Monocle’s in-house team joins to discuss splitting the bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/07/2543m 17s

Pragmatism vs politics at the China-EU summit

As Brussels and Beijing mark 50 years of diplomacy, we discuss how simmering tensions might scupper progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/07/2539m 19s

Israel passes motion backing annexation of the West Bank

As the Knesset votes in favour of imposing “Israeli sovereignty” on the West Bank, we discuss how this symbolic gesture could eventually result in concrete action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/07/2544m 38s

Is al-Sharaa’s Syria failing to live up to Western optimism?

As indirect talks between Syria and Israel resume, we discuss what lies ahead for the country’s interim leader as the fragile Druze-Bedouin ceasefire holds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/07/2540m 2s

Growing global frustrations with Netanyahu. Plus: How to incentivise a diaspora to return home

As Israel launches an offensive in Deir al-Balah, we discuss the US’s waning patience with Benjamin Netanyahu. Then: India and China repair ties and European nations look to incentivise a return of their diaspora.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/07/2538m 49s

Will Ukraine become a testing ground for new, foreign weapons?

After a dramatic week in Ukraine, we discuss what futures lie ahead for the country’s struggle against Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/07/2541m 58s

Merz-Starmer summit in London: Will Germany and the UK answer Trump’s demands?

The UK’s Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz reach a security pact and pledge mutual defence. Can they help Europe step up after a deal to purchase US weapons and steer them towards Ukraine?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/07/2537m 26s

Tariffs, budgets and politics: how the West is dealing with uncertain economies

Our panel considers whether or not countries should retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, if budgets announced by France and others will get deficits in order and if the public will back any of this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/07/2537m 50s

Israel strikes tanks in Syria amid violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions

As violence breaks out in Syria again, Tara Kangarlou and Olga Tokariuk join Andrew Mueller to discuss what this spells out for the future of the country and relations with Israel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/07/2540m 28s

Deal or no deal? Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace

The latest as Donald Trump gives Russia a ceasefire deadline, threatening secondary tariffs. Plus: reactions to his plan to arm Ukraine via Europe, announced at a White House meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/07/2536m 24s

What’s next for US-Ukraine relations as world awaits Trump’s announcement

Chris Cermak and Julia Lasica analyse whether this time is different for US-Ukraine relations as Trump telegraphs a major announcement for Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/07/2542m 56s

The UK and France reach historic nuclear-cooperation deal – and other agreements

Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer reached a series of deals on nuclear cooperation, defence and migration. We analyse the negotiations that suggest there’s life yet in the Anglo-French relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/07/2540m 41s

Will Gaza finally get a ceasefire – and can the US guarantee that it holds?

Israel and Hamas are reportedly nearing a ceasefire, with the Trump administration acting as a guarantor that Israel will stick to the terms. Yossi Mekelberg and Terry Stiastny discuss the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/07/2540m 9s

Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue following Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. Then: Ukraine and Russia’s neighbours withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personel landmines. Plus: Should the Swiss drink more wine?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/07/2538m 1s

Brics nations criticise Nato’s increased defence-spending target and Parisian swimmers return to the Seine

Brics nations blast Nato’s increasing defence-spending targets. Then: we explore the US's expanding military facilities in Greece. Plus: swimmers return to the Seine for the first time in 100 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/07/2536m 13s

The ‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ newspaper kicks off the summer

Today’s in-house edition regales us with tales from the ‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ newspaper, including Corsica’s independence movement and a visit to the Greek island of Hydra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/07/2540m 59s

Emmanuel Macron speaks with Vladimir Putin: should other European leaders follow suit?

We explore whether it’s time for European leaders to re-engage with Vladimir Putin in a bid to secure peace – or if Emmanuel Macon went out on a limb for no reason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/2537m 39s

How does Trump decide which countries get trade deals and which get tariffs?

As a negotiating deadline nears, we ask why some countries (UK and China) have reached a trade deal with the Trump administration while others, such as Canada and Japan, have not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/07/2536m 24s

A new EU-Ukraine trade deal, the end of USAID and Mark Carney’s first Canada Day as leader

Aliona Hlivco and James Rodgers on the Ukraine trade deal with the EU, the effect of USAID cuts and Danish women facing conscription by lottery. Plus: Mark Carney’s first Canada Day as prime minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/07/2537m 50s

Does Iran still have nuclear capabilities? And: the problem of litigating intelligence in public

How can we trust intelligence when it becomes a political football? US intelligence officials and politicians spar while the reality remains obscured: does Iran still have nuclear capability?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/06/2545m 0s

Live from Paris: Why France won’t move again when it comes to pensions

France’s efforts to reform its pension scheme remain at a standstill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/06/2530m 48s

Live from Paris: US claims ‘historically successful’ strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The US claims successful strikes as Iran’s supreme leader says that the US ‘failed to achieve anything significant’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/06/2537m 23s

Live from Paris: Why Turkey is breathing a sigh of relief over the tentative Israel-Iran ceasefire

Istanbul’s view of the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/06/2545m 23s

Live from Paris: Macron and Merz herald a united Europe as Nato’s summit opens in The Hague

Emmanuel Macron heralds a united Europe and why China’s competitive eating is becoming a challenge.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/06/2534m 8s

Live from Paris: Emmanuel Macron appeals for restraint in the Middle East

Is anyone listening as Emmanuel Macron appeals for restraint in the Middle East? And: France braces itself for a heatwave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/2533m 44s

Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey: The best cities for everything from housing and mobility to conviviality

Live from Zürich: We’ve refreshed our annual Quality of Life Survey: rather than a top 20 we explore the cities doing what they do best, from health and mobility to housing and conviviality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/2542m 17s

Will he or won’t he? Trump mulls joining Israel’s strikes on Iran

Live from Zürich: our panellists Gorana Grgić and Gabe Bullard discuss whether the US will join Israel in attacking Iran, and how Trump’s base feels about the US on war footing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/06/2544m 6s

What does neutrality really bring Switzerland?

Live from Zürich: Benno Zogg, Juliet Linley and Mark Dittli discuss Swiss neutrality, meditation and where to buy your Alpine home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/2538m 0s

The G7: Pageantry in Canada; will China and Russia get invites next year?

Panellists Marcus Schögel and Nico Luchsinger discuss what host nation, Canada, and setting, Kananaskis, get out of hosting a G7 summit. Plus: will China and Russia get an invite next year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/2541m 16s

Zürich Art Week vs Art Basel: Who wins?

An arts special from Zürich with panellists Myriam Zumbühl and Priska Amstutz, discussing a week of programming and galleries in both cities. Plus: the CEO of Art Basel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/2541m 4s

Israel-Iran strikes latest: The view from Globsec 2025

We head to Globsec for the latest on the situation in the Middle East. Plus: our technology correspondent wraps up Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/2537m 9s

Air India plane crash: What we know so far

The latest on the fatal Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which has left at least 290 people dead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/06/2539m 26s

Can South Korea ease tensions with its neighbour by muting its propaganda broadcasts?

South Korea’s military shut down loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korean propaganda. And: why Russia is determined to test the resolve of the Nato allianceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/2542m 20s

The EU proposes new sanctions on Russia. Will the 18th package work?

The European Commission rolls out tough new sanctions on Russia targeting energy, infrastructure and banks. Is it enough to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/2538m 29s

What can the LA, Freedom Flotilla and Madrid protests accomplish?

Protests against ICE raids swell in LA; Freedom Flotilla Coalition activists are seized; and demonstrators flood the streets in Madrid. Amid rising political instability, what is the function of protests?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/2537m 9s

Tales from Odesa and Portugal’s precarious politics

We discuss Andrew Mueller’s latest trip to Odesa during a big week in Ukraine and consider what comes next for the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/2542m 26s

Merz in the Oval Office

As Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, visits Washington, we discuss where the thorny transatlantic relationship might go next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/06/2537m 49s

US to scale down military operations in Syria. Plus: Macron and Meloni meet in Rome

The US announces that it will scale down military operations in Syria, Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni meet in Rome, South Korea’s new president and why last-minute bookings are on the rise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/2536m 3s

The UK’s major defence review and US-Iran nuclear talks

Nuclear talks between Iran and the US, the UK’s major defence-review programme, the collapse of the Dutch coalition government and should child-free hotels exist? Plus: Alexis Lerner on her book ‘Post-Soviet Graffiti’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/2540m 54s

Ukraine-Russia peace talks and Maga’s world tour

Ukraine and Russia agree to a prisoner swap but little else in Istanbul. And: Poland’s presidential election shows Maga sentiments are alive and well in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/2537m 23s

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.
30/05/2543m 24s

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.
29/05/2536m 44s

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.
28/05/2538m 15s

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.
27/05/2537m 19s

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.
26/05/2539m 54s

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.
23/05/2543m 11s

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.
22/05/2536m 25s

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.
21/05/2538m 30s

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.
20/05/2538m 11s

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.
19/05/2536m 37s

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.
16/05/2537m 57s

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.
15/05/2538m 26s

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.
14/05/2538m 16s

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.
13/05/2538m 26s

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.
12/05/2539m 25s

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.
09/05/2540m 25s

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.
08/05/2538m 10s

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.
07/05/2539m 24s

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.
06/05/2538m 7s

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.
05/05/2539m 20s

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.
02/05/2541m 56s

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.
01/05/2538m 17s

Can Europe deliver on a Ukraine force?

Ukraine’s allies to “increase pressure on Russia”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/2536m 35s

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.
30/04/2511m 8s

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.
29/04/2538m 24s

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.
28/04/2538m 19s

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.
25/04/2540m 12s

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.
24/04/2539m 32s

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 every film before casting their decision. We ask why this wasn’t already the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/2539m 41s

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.
23/04/2511m 57s

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.
22/04/2537m 54s

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.
21/04/2536m 21s

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.
18/04/2534m 15s

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.
17/04/2534m 56s

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.
16/04/2539m 21s

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.
16/04/2511m 33s

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.
15/04/2538m 44s

Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia and European travellers cancel US trips

US president Donald Trump hosts his El Salvador counterpart, Nayib Bukele, as his influence in Central America grows. Also on the programme: Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties as he tours Southeast Asia and European travellers turn their backs on trips to the US. Then: why we’re addicted to bad news as our love of ‘doomscrolling’ continues. Plus: we speak to Dr Janne Taalas, CEO of the CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/2539m 48s

The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile

We’re live from both the Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile. Then: Carlota Rebelo brings the latest headlines from Portugal and we look at what Greek myths say about contemporary culture. Plus: Andrew Mueller delivers ‘What We Learned’ this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/2537m 13s

Russia begins spring offensive. Plus: which countries have the best tourists?

Carole Walker and Tom Rivers assess the global effects of Trump’s 90-day pause on most of the latest tariffs. Also on the programme: the latest from Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine and why European leaders are embracing US right-wing media. Then: which countries have the best and worst tourists? Plus: we check in with Andrew Mueller at the Delphi Economic Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/04/2538m 25s

Trump’s nuclear options with Iran, and Germany’s new coalition

Robin Lustig and Rainbow Murray look at Donald Trump’s moves to convince Iran to ditch its nuclear programme, how AP got back in the White House, whether a new coalition could make Germany a leader in Europe again and why residents of San Sebastián are rejecting the Fifa World Cup. Plus: our On This Day series considers the moment that Confederate general Robert E Lee surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/2540m 31s

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Marketing

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 Marketing John Rudd answers, ‘Does marketing still work in an age of digital clutter?’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/2510m 19s

Are the US and China on the verge of an all-out trade war?

Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to increase tariffs, so is a full-blown trade war between the two superpowers inevitable? Journalist Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle’s Christopher Lord discuss this and whether or not Europe is ready to accept the brain drain from the US. Plus: is Emmanuel Macron positioning himself to become the de facto leader of Europe and are we really seeing species brought back from extinction? We also hear from Philip Marsden about his new book, ‘Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Rocks’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/2537m 10s

Global markets tumble and is Doge coming to the UK?

Guests Terry Stiastny and Andrew Thompson get the view from Wall Street as global markets plummet following Donald Trump’s tariffs and the UK debates shutting down public bodies to streamline government. Then: thousands gather in São Paulo to support former embattled president Jair Bolsonaro. Plus: why resignation by proxy agencies are on the rise in Japan. And: we speak with Howard Amos about his new book, ‘Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/2536m 54s

The impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol and Florida’s child-labour rules

Edward Howell assesses the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, Grace Charlton and Tom Webb look at why Florida lawmakers want to axe child-labour rules and what is irking Japanese commuters? Plus: Sophie Grove’s Watches and Wonders round-up and Andew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/2541m 14s

‘Qatargate’ and other government-influence operations

Julie Norman and Robin Brant discuss Qatar’s alleged influence-peddling operation that’s rocking Israel. Also in the programme: how China will respond to US tariffs and whether Tiktok will survive the week. Plus: why fraternisation is no longer allowed by US staff in China and a letter from Singapore to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/04/2535m 2s

Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Nina Dos Santos and Michael Binyon assess the state of the opposition in the US as liberals win a majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also in the programme: how Le Pen’s right-wing allies have been condemning her court verdict and why Germany is bolstering its civil protections. Then: what ended China’s piano craze? Plus: Matt Ridley’s new book on sexual-selection theory, ‘Birds, Sex and Beauty’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/2539m 52s

China’s military exercises and the businesses making a cautious return to Russia

Isabel Hilton and Quentin Peel assess China’s surprise military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan, the EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats, LG and Samsung make a return to Russian markets and why The Beatles have stolen the show at CinemaCon. Plus: we look ahead to Watches and Wonders 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/2536m 59s

Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement and backlash over Kashmir’s airport plans

Elisabeth Braw and Ben Kelly on the guilty verdict in the embezzlement trial of Marine Le Pen, why the White House Correspondents’ Association cancelled plans to feature a comedian and the political backlash over a campaign for a new airport in Kashmir. Then: and why amplified performances are coming to an end on city streets. Plus: ‘Resistance’, an exhibition documenting a century of protest and photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/2537m 2s

The reworked US-Ukraine minerals deal

As the US demands even more from a deal with Ukraine, Monocle’s Julia Lasica and Gunnar Gronlid join Andrew Mueller to discuss. Plus: Radio Free Europe’s future, Art Basel Hong Kong, and why the Kremlin is getting into a spat with Norway about Svalbard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/2541m 48s

Macron announces ‘reassurance forces’

French president Emmanuel Macron has announced that Ukraine’s European allies, led by France and the United Kingdom, will deploy what he called “reassurance forces” to police any ceasefire. How will Putin and Trump take the news? Plus: is Europe going to pilfer the US’s brightest minds, are we all guilty of “boomerasking” and why is Italy bickering over baby names? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/03/2536m 36s

The decision-making behind Signal-gate and European security

We hear from ‘The Atlantic’ about what this week has been like in the newsroom since Signal-gate. Our panelists David Brennan and Terry Stiastny discuss the House hearings on the intelligence leak, examine the upcoming US trip to Greenland and look at the future of European security as Spain announces plans to boost defence by summer. Plus: on this day in 1830 the Book of Mormon was published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/2535m 49s

The Signal debacle shakes Washington as Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire

As the fallout from the US security group-chat leak continues, Burcu Ozcelik and Oscar Guardiola-Riviera join Andrew Mueller to discuss how well the damage control is going. Plus: Ukraine and Russia agree to a ceasefire in the Black Sea, oil prices rise as Donald Trump threatens tariffs for customers of Venezuela and Bali plans to crack down on “naughty” tourists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/2538m 57s

The US and Russia meet in Riyadh

As the world waits with bated breath about what progress is being made on a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss. Then: panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Giorgia Scaturro join to discuss the latest on Benjamin Netanyahu’s “endless war”, Italy’s fall-out with Elon Musk and the uproar caused by the ‘balance ta pinte’ movement in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/2537m 47s

From Paris to London and Zürich with love

We get the latest from Heathrow with Dr Sally Leivesley. Then: we cross from Paris with our bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, and journalist Daphnée Denis, to London with editor Josh Fehnert and Zürich with Désirée Bandli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/2540m 56s

EU leaders debate the future and the World Happiness Report 2025

We’re live from our Paris studio with panellists Michele Barbero and Florence Martin-Kessler to discuss the EU’s leaders summit in Brussels, why the pension debate in France will never go away and why King Charles III is losing representation on the Australian five-dollar bill. Plus: who’s happy and who’s jealous in the World Happiness Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/03/2535m 58s

A Parisian special

On this special edition we’re joined by Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, along with your favourite Monocle editors and a host of industry experts in celebrating the opening of our new shop and café on Rue Bachaumont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/03/2530m 15s

Live from Paris: Trump the negotiator and Macron’s new domestic standing

Live for the first time from our 16 Rue Bachaumont studio in Paris, Emma Nelson is joined by Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, and journalist Colette Davidson. We discuss whether Trump can be the world’s negotiator, how France and Macron are leveraging global uncertainty and our favourite places in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/2540m 52s

Does Putin want peace with Ukraine?

As Washington and Moscow confirm that private talks about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine will go ahead later this week, we discuss the reaction from Europe. Elsewhere, we ask about Voice of America, as Donald Trump’s move to silence the future of state-funded news outlet sparks worldwide outrage. Plus: dozens of Swedish companies are banding together to steer children away from gang violence and Volkswagen makes a move to bring back buttons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/2540m 30s

Germany’s big spending plans and the joys of department stores

We get an update on a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan to end a decades-long conflict before we turn to Germany’s historic agreement on defence spending, a wrap-up of Mipim, the joys of department stores and the pitfalls of artificial lakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/2541m 1s
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