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Sets the agenda in Asia and considers what’s been dominating the day in Europe and North America. The programme is sometimes co-hosted out of our Toronto and New York bureaux and features regular interviews with special guests both there and across the Americas, as well as experts and analysts at ou…

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    US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine's Taybeh Brewing Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 39:34


    Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers happy and we visit Taybeh Brewing Co in the West Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 37:57


    We consider whether Hamas has begun conducting international operations as Berlin claims to have arrested members. Then: Gen-Z led protests rise worldwide. Plus: are cities becoming too dog friendly?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 38:34


    Our panel discusses the latest news from Afghanistan amid an internet blackout. Plus: Trump’s demands to reclaim Bagram airbase and the EU summit latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Europe's ‘drone wall', Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 39:50


    EU leaders’ plans to step out of Russia’s shadow. Then: Pete Hegseth speaks to the US’s top generals, the rise of digital IDs and a European sleeper train is hit by cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia's best efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 39:56


    The US president, Donald Trump, hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Moldova staves off Russian interference at the ballot box, China’s new visa programme and Poland wants to limit alcohol sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Benjamin Netanyahu address the United Nations General Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 33:57


    UNGA delegates walk out en masse during the address of Israel’s prime minister. Plus: France’s billionaires fight back, Monocle’s new issue and what we learned this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Palestine's president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses UN Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 38:12


    Palestine’s president addresses the UN General Assembly as more countries recognise his embattled state. Plus: Drones shut down Danish airports, Trump replaces Biden’s White House portrait and toilet codes in Seoul are leaked online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Germany leads the way for Europe's rearmament. Plus: The legacy of Chinese architect Kongjian Yu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 41:44


    Europe plans to rearm by 2030 – but is it soon enough? Then: the rise of medical disinformation as Washington links paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism. Plus: the legacy of urbanist Kongjian Yu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's UN tirade raises questions over trade, climate and alliances

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 35:45


    Live from Zürich: Trump’s combative UN speech sparks debate on trade and multilateralism. Rajesh Mirchandani weighs in, while Aleksandra Tirziu and Remko Tanis discuss India-Europe relations, China in Africa and Trump-Xi prospects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's shadow looms large as the UN General Assembly opens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 41:58


    Live from Zürich: As world leaders convene at the UN General Assembly, is the organisation facing a crisis? Plus: Austria pushes back against Eurovision boycotts; and can hard liquor make learning languages easy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Trump's visit revealed about the cracks and endurance of British soft power

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 33:54


    Donald Trump left the UK after a warm Windsor welcome from the King and Keir Starmer. As the dust settles, we discuss the power and price of giving one of the world’s most divisive figures the royal treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is the long-feared US civil-liberties crackdown finally here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 38:56


    As Disney voluntarily pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live!, much to the White House’s glee, what does the US’s latest crackdown on free speech mean for the country? Plus: Lisbon’s immigrants’ counterprotest and AI makes a breakthrough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Britain goes all out for Trump, the EU's Israel tariffs and drone skills for children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 40:27


    The US president Donald Trump’s official welcome on his second UK state visit, the EU wants sanctions on Israel, Lithuania teaches children drone skills and is it still possible to have a discussion?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Donald Trump kicks off historic second state visit to the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 39:53


    As US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania start their UK tour at Windsor Castle, we discuss what the government hopes to gain from the royal and military pageantry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Israel warns Hamas leaders of action ‘wherever they are' as Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic emergency summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 39:24


    Will the Doha summit deliver more than symbolic condemnations? Plus: Are Russia’s drone crossings in Romania and Poland an escalation of Putin’s war? And how a Swiss watchmaker is trolling Donald Trump’s 39 per cent tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What does Bolsonaro's sentencing mean for Brand Brazil? Plus: a tumultuous week in France

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 37:35


    What the sentencing of former president Jair Bolsonaro means for Brazil, the week in French politics and Rome’s plans for a swimmable river. Plus: tube strikes disrupt London and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Crisis warnings in the US after Charlie Kirk's killing – is this a turning point?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 39:56


    As the world reacts to the assassination of the outspoken, conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, we discuss how pivotal this moment really is for the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How will Nato react to Russia violating Polish airspace?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 36:02


    Should Nato take a tougher stance on Russia following its violation of Polish airspace? Then: the state of US-Israel ties after the latter’s attack on Qatar. Plus: is FM radio still important?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Israel carries out targeted strike on Hamas leaders in Doha

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 42:08


    The latest following Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar. Then: as France’s government collapses, we unpack what’s next for Emmanuel Macron. Plus: would our commutes be nicer if more people read books?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Trump's threats of further sanctions work on Putin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 38:24


    Donald Trump threatens further sanctions on Russia following the latest strikes on Ukraine. Will Vladimir Putin listen? Plus: Keir Starmer is told to stop making mistakes, and we hear from Ahmed Shamali in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    National Guard deployment continues a dramatic week in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 45:32


    Donald Trump renames the US defence ministry to the Department of War. Plus: National Guard deployment continues in a busy week in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 31:34


    Monocle’s editors and producers join Tom Edwards and Ed Stocker to preview their most anticipated panellists at this year’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How worried should we be about China's fresh military arsenal? Plus: Japan's abandoned suitcase problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 40:28


    China shows off new weapons at expensive military parade. Then: Britain’s new warship deal with Scandinavia. Plus: uproar as Abba is left off a Swedish cultural-heritage list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    China's hugely expensive military parade sets the tone for an ‘Axis of Upheaval'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 35:48


    China’s vision for a new world order. Then: we discuss why so many people avoid news consumption. Plus: we meet Ciaran Gaffney of storytelling platform Seanchoíche.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Europe gets closer to firming up security guarantees for Ukraine. Plus: the growing global toy market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 37:17


    The EU continues to debate security guarantees for Ukraine if a peace deal is reached with Moscow. Then: we look at the state of press freedom in the US. Plus: baguette wars in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thailand's PM is suspended by court

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 42:50


    As Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended by Thailand’s court, we discuss what this means for the country. Plus: the China-Brazil partnership, the new face of Maison Margiela and the latest from the world of beer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Russia's UK ambassador summoned over deadly Kyiv strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 37:34


    The international community reacts to Russia’s latest assault on Kyiv as Putin rejects the idea of European troops in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why France and the Netherlands can't get their political acts together

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 41:02


    French and Dutch voters might get their wish for fresh parliamentary elections. But why are they so dissatisfied with the governments that they voted into office?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thousands in Israel stage ‘day of action'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 40:28


    As calls for a deal to bring home the hostages erupt into nationwide protests in Israel, Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman join Andrew Mueller to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    China says no, could Switzerland step up? Possible peacekeepers in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 40:13


    Our panel of Charles Hecker in London and Emma Nelson in Zurich explore whether peacekeepers in Ukraine should be Nato members or neutral nations - and whether the Swiss might fill the void.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Twenty-eight countries demand immediate press access to Gaza as the UN declares famine in the enclave 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 43:33


    As outcry erupts over Israel’s actions in Gaza, ‘The National’ editor in chief joins to discuss press freedoms. Plus: Thomas Chatterton Williams’ ‘Summer of Our Discontent’ and is Russia’s Intervision worse than sanctions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stubb, Trump and the challenge of negotiating peace today

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 37:58


    Live from Zürich: Eemeli Isoaho and Jessica Bridger on Europe’s bid to make peace and how leaders such as Alexander Stubb fit in. Plus: wildfires and the growing appeal of Silent Book Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Italy's Giorgia Meloni: Ukraine talks abroad, media disputes back home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 37:48


    Live from Zürich: Juliet Linley and Marcus Schögel discuss Giorgia Meloni’s role in Ukraine talks, Victorinox’s possible US plans and reports that Pope Leo XIV might soon share his Vatican home with friars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is a fresh ceasefire between Israel and Hamas possible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 42:14


    Hamas accepts a Gaza-ceasefire proposal, will Israel agree to the terms? Then: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon is under threat from Washington. Plus: is your relationship doomed if you meet online?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Europe's key leaders head to Washington to back Zelensky. Plus: Are young people reading books again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 39:00


    Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington accompanied by Europe’s top leaders. Can any progress be made? Plus: Israel faces increasing domestic pressure about the Gaza war and we discuss why young people are reading books again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ukraine's view of Putin-Trump talks and the new issue of Monocle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 43:02


    As the world awaits the results of today’s meeting in Anchorage, we get the view from Kyiv. Plus: The new issue of Monocle, Flow festival in Helsinki and Taylor Swift’s podcast diplomacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of Putin-Trump talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 36:52


    As we await the Putin-Trump talks in Alaska, can the UK and Europe ensure that redlines aren’t crossed. Plus: Netanyahu’s maniacal “vision” and why AI might not be coming for your job just yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is the global push for a Palestinian state a distraction from Gaza?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 41:40


    As the world busies itself with discussions about a Palestinian state, the death toll in Gaza rises. Plus: Lebanon’s Iran problem, how to stop a shoplifter and are you guilty of “cagongjok”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Zelensky warns of Russian offensives ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 37:30


    Europe and Ukraine left out in the cold ahead of the meeting between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Alaska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EU leaders urge Trump talks ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine in Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 37:49


    We discuss the EU’s urgent strategy talks as ministers seek to brief Donald Trump before his Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, set red lines and push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tensions on the Mexican border as US announces largest-ever migrant-detention facility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 39:29


    We report from the US-Mexican border six months on from Donald Trump promising a closed border and the biggest deportation operation in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Preparations begin for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 35:01


    Russian aide Yuri Ushakov says that Trump and Putin will meet in the ‘coming days’ and the exact location will be announced later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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