Monocle 24: The Globalist

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The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle’s morning news programme. Join Monocle 24’s editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.

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    The Monocle 24: The Globalist podcast is like hanging out with the really smart and cool people who typically have no time for someone like me. The hosts, Georgina Godwin and Emma Nelson, always sound like they're smiling and their dynamic is infectious. Each episode is packed with insightful analysis and in-depth conversations that cover a wide range of topics, from current world events to business and the arts.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its diverse range of guests and subjects covered. The hosts bring on experts from various fields, providing different perspectives and adding depth to the discussions. Whether it's a political analyst discussing global politics or an artist talking about their latest work, there's always something interesting to learn from each episode.

    Another great aspect of The Globalist is its international perspective. Recorded in London and featuring contributors from around the world, the podcast offers a refreshing take on global affairs. It goes beyond just reporting on headlines, delving into the underlying issues and context that shape current events. This makes it a valuable source for understanding global trends and developments.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential drawback is its leaning towards a liberal, progressive view. This may not appeal to all listeners who prefer more balanced or conservative viewpoints. However, even if you don't share the same political ideology as the hosts, it's still worth listening for their well-informed analysis and well-rounded discussions.

    In conclusion, The Monocle 24: The Globalist podcast is a well-produced show that provides an international perspective on current world events, business, and the arts. It stands out from other news outlets by offering insightful analysis in an educated and thoughtful manner. Despite its liberal leaning, it remains informative and engaging for listeners who want to stay informed about important global issues. Overall, it's definitely worth investing your time in this podcast if you're looking for a general news show with a unique perspective.



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    Iran suspends US talks as Israel expands military action in Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 58:45


    Iran has suspended indirect talks with the US in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. As Tehran moves toward a complete block of the Strait of Hormuz, we discuss the collapse of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and the growing risk of a wider regional war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Colombia election results and an interview with US tourism envoy Nick Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 58:43


    A right-wing political outsider wins the first round of Colombia’s presidential election. Plus: a live interview with Nick Adams, special presidential envoy for American tourism, exceptionalism and values, to discuss his new role and Trump’s plan to boost inbound tourism to 100 million visitors by 2030. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shangri-La Dialogue opens under the shadow of Iran war and uncertainty over Taiwan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 58:30


    Asia security concerns take centre stage at Shangri-La Dialogue as the region’s premier defence forum gets under way in Singapore. Plus: US-Iran latest, a check-in with the Utopian Hours conference and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bolivia's protests intensify as pressure mounts on president Rodrigo Paz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 58:58


    Large protests continue across Bolivia as pressure mounts on Rodrigo Paz’s government. With demonstrators angry over the economy and leadership, how vulnerable is the administration? Plus: could the CDU replace Friedrich Merz? And: what comes next for Nasa’s Moon ambitions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     Is Russia preparing a major attack on Ukraine? Will Ukraine call their bluff?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 58:58


    Russia urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv as it prepares a systematic attack. Then: South Korea’s plan for nuclear submarines and Serbia’s Aleksandar Vučić gets China’s friendship medal. Plus: Greece’s letter to Hollywood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US launches new strikes against Iran as peace talks continue in Qatar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 58:57


    Delegates gather in Qatar for negotiations to end the war in Iran as the US carries out fresh “self-defence” strikes. Plus: we meet the pioneers behind the first uninterrupted circumnavigation of the Earth by balloon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US-Iran peace talks latest as Gulf states reject Tehran's plan to control Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 59:01


    We discuss new diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran war and Pakistan’s attempts at mediation. Plus: political turmoil in Turkey, a flick through the international papers and highlights from the 79th Cannes Film Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US increases pressure on Cuba and Iran mulls over a new peace proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 58:53


    Russia and China condemn Washington’s indictment of Raúl Castro as a US aircraft carrier enters Caribbean waters. With Donald Trump desperate for a post-Iran win, could Cuba be next? Plus: Tehran weighs a new peace proposal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Russia turns on the Baltics. And: how insurgents are impeding Ebola rescue efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 61:39


    Washington warns Moscow over its escalating rhetoric toward Latvia as Nato’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, rejects Russia’s claims that Baltic states could soon allow Ukrainian drone attacks from their territories. Plus: how rebel groups and Isis-backed insurgents are hampering efforts to contain the new Ebola outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why China is engaging rival powers as it hosts Putin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 57:05


    Beijing welcomes Vladimir Putin a week after rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Who really holds the cards? Plus: as we look ahead to the Fifa World Cup, Andrew Mueller assesses what could go wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Can the G7 contain the economic fallout from the war in Iran?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 58:13


    G7 finance ministers meet as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to roil global economies. Can divisions be overcome? Then: Nic Monisse brings us the latest from NYCxDesign and we hit London’s West End.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Modi eyes more defense deals and strengthened India-EU trade amid five-nation tour 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 58:49


    Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has locked in new trade and defense deals with the UAE, Netherlands and Sweden. What’s on the agenda for Norway and Italy? Plus: the papers, Asia news and talks between Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk over more US bases in Greenland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chips, rare earths, tariffs: The economic implications of the Trump-Xi summit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 58:56


    The business world watches the Xi-Trump summit as superpowers try to secure a competitive advantage in key industries such as chipmaking. Who holds the real leverage? Then: Modi’s European tour and the latest from Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 58:43


    As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 58:51


    The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly seen as holding the stronger hand. As Beijing tightens its grip on geopolitical influence, what can Trump achieve on Taiwan, trade and Tehran?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Macron turns on the charm at the Africa Forward Summit as Paris eyes a regional reset

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 58:59


    Emmanuel Macron has kicked off his Kenya visit with a jog through Nairobi and cooking ugali as the Africa Forward Summit is hosted by an Anglophone country for the first time. After a series of setbacks in western parts of the continent, is Paris flexing softer diplomacy in Africa? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 58:54


    With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: we meet Greece’s entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest, Akylas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Asean summit tackles the global energy crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 58:57


    Asean bloc leaders meet in Cebu to discuss soaring energy prices, tariff threats and border clashes. Plus: can relations between Donald Trump and Brazil’s Lula find stable ground? And: what has the first year of Leo XIV’s papacy meant for the Catholic Church?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will the Strait of Hormuz finally stay open?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 57:35


    The US hints towards a peace deal with Iran. Then: Friedrich Merz’s first year in office; Air India’s crash report; Canada’s new governor general; and the Jeonju International Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    UAE targeted by more Iranian attacks and Romania's pro-EU government collapses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 58:59


    More Iranian attacks on the UAE. Plus: what’s next for Romania? After parliament toppled prime minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote backed by the left-wing PSD and the far-right AUR, Bucharest faces fresh fears over political instability, economic turmoil and its role as a reliable partner in the EU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 58:58


    Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada relations as Mark Carney addresses European leaders in Armenia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's at stake for Sanae Takaichi's visit to Australia?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 58:57


    Japan’s PM kicks off bilateral meetings with Vietnam and Australia, we discuss the agenda. Then: We review the first ever EU-Armenia Summit. Plus: ILTM Villa d’Este, a tour around Alcova and a trip with Alaska Airlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Centcom chief briefs Trump on new plans for ‘short and powerful' strikes on Iran 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 58:56


    Donald Trump is briefed on possible next steps for further military action in Iran. Then: China’s zero-tariff push for Africa, the freedom press index, Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ and Apple’s latest earnings report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How the UAE's departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 58:59


    The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that has rattled oil markets. Plus: Kosovo faces another election and a preview of the Venice Biennale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 58:57


    A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM. Plus: the UAE quits Opec, the UK’s deepening political crisis and Nasa’s bid to buy more time for Voyager 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Iran's top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin as US peace talks stall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 58:50


    Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is in Moscow on a high-stakes diplomatic tour, following visits to Pakistan and Oman. With fragile progress made in Muscat, what can the Kremlin do for Tehran? Plus: rising violence in Colombia a month before elections, King Charles’s US state visit and technology news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Israel and Lebanon test fragile ceasefire 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 58:48


    Tensions between Lebanon and Israel remain high as questions grow over what comes next. We also discuss how jet fuel shortages are affecting the airline industry and go to Finland, where authorities are preparing for a possible oil spill linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 58:58


    Washington says that the ceasefire still holds but shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and signals from Tehran suggest the crisis is far from over. We also discuss Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, visiting the UK and New York’s new tax on the mega rich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 58:57


    The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi Economic Forum and we meet designer Tom Dixon at Salone del Mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 58:55


    With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest from Pope Leo’s Africa trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Slovakia's blocked flight and Slovenia's government talks: Europe's eastern flank is realigning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 58:34


    We look at Slovak PM Robert Fico’s spat with the Baltics over Moscow and Slovenia’s coalition talks collapse. Plus: How Iran is affecting aviation, China-Japan tensions over Taiwan and Salone del Mobile’s first preview day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From Hungary to Bulgaria, elections are promising change – but in different directions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 58:42


    A week after Hungarians booted out Viktor Orbán in favour of the pro-European Union Péter Magyar, Bulgarians headed to the polls considering the opposite: many are eager to elect the Russia-friendly Rumen Radev. Bruno Kaufmann joins us from Sofia. Plus, the latest on Iran, Israel and Lebanon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Dubai: How UAE newsrooms remain resilient during the Iran war. Plus: what's next for the art sector in The Gulf? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 59:08


    The Monocle team returns to Dubai to consider how the UAE has remained more resilient than headlines might suggest. We’re joined by Ted Kemp, chief content officer of ‘Khaleej Times’, the UAE’s longest-running English-language newspaper. Then: Christie’s auction house in the Middle East and news from Paris, London and Bangkok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Sharjah: Trade, resilience and education in the Gulf as blockades continue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 59:15


    Team Monocle lands in Sharjah to see how the UAE has built resilience into its global trade and bet on education to further develop its status as an international hub. Plus: the latest from Indonesia and the Nordics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Dubai: Business, media and culture in the Gulf amid talks and blockades

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 58:51


    Our team is in Dubai for a look at the business and investment community’s view and the impact of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The Avenue, Dubai’s cultural hub and anchor in times of conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from Abu Dhabi: US begins Hormuz blockade and how to revive tourism to the Gulf

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 58:51


    We’re live from the UAE to discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf. Plus: papers from London and Zürich, and a look inside Abu Dhabi’s Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from the UAE: US prepares to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 58:40


    We get the view from the UAE and assess Donald Trump’s next move after peace talks in Islamabad collapse. Plus: the economic impact of the Iran war and the papers from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif hosts delegations from Washington and Tehran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 59:03


    Pakistan brokered a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Donald Trump crediting conversations with prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, as decisive for the deal. But high-stakes talks in Islamabad this weekend will test whether a lasting peace agreement can be reached as JD Vance leads the US delegation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Iran-war fallout: The future of Nato and what's next for Brand USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 58:57


    The actions of the US in Iran have tested allies and diminished confidence in Washington’s global influence. Amid the fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran, president Trump met with Nato chief, Mark Rutte. We discuss what’s at stake for the alliance and if Brand USA can rebuild trust abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire as JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 58:56


    The US and Iran agree to a provisional two-week ceasefire while war skeptic JD Vance visits the administration’s biggest ally in Europe. Plus: EU defence loans for Poland and the business of opera with Bassem Akiki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's Tuesday deadline: US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 58:54


    The latest from the Gulf with Monocle’s regional correspondent Inzamam Rashid. Plus: a flick through the international papers, aviation news and why Switzerland’s president is proposing to restrict wine imports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    War continues to escalate in Iran and Lebanon – is there any end in sight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 58:49


    The US and Israel hint at a two-week deadline for the Middle East war, though diplomatic efforts have stalled. Then: Artemis II takes humans to record-breaking distances; Myanmar’s new president and Turner Prize-winner Rachel Whiteread. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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