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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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    Ukraine-Russia peace talks and Maga's world tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 37:23


    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.

    Tariff troubles and the Shangri-la Dialogue 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 43:24


    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.

    Portugal's political jigsaw

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 36:44


    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.

    Ukraine prepares for expected Russian summer offensive

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:15


    Russia prepares for summer offensive as 50,000 troops amass near Ukraine’s northeast Sumy region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Macron's big push for France in Southeast Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 37:19


    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.

    Monday 26 May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 39:54


    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.

    India and Pakistan's rival diplomatic efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:11


    India and Pakistan launch diplomatic offensives across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Putin visits the Kursk region

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 36:25


    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.

    South Africa and the US look to reset relations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:30


    South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, visits US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EU and UK slap more sanctions on Russia 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:11


    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.

    Israel eases Gaza blockade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 36:37


    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.

    Unpacking Trump's visit to the Gulf and Eurovision 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 37:57


    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.

    Is Putin serious about peace in Istanbul talks?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 38:26


    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.

    Trump urges al-Sharaa to make amends with Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 38:16


    Trump urges Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign Syria up to the Abraham Accords. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    US and Saudi Arabia sign historic arms deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 38:26


    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.

    Live from Paris: Macron's special relationship with Zelensky 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 39:25


    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.

    What did Russia get out of Victory Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 40:25


    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.

    White smoke at the Vatican

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 38:10


    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.

    The Vatican conclave begins and the papal role in conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 39:24


    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.

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    Friedrich Merz becomes Germany's new chancellor and Mark Carney in the White House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 38:07


    Friedrich Merz overcomes a tough vote and Mark Carney meets Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Live from London

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 39:20


    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.

    World Press Freedom Index and Chanel unveils its Cruise 2025/26 collection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 41:56


    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.

    US-Ukraine minerals deal and France's screen-ban proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 38:17


    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.

    Can Europe deliver on a Ukraine force?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 36:35


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

    Special edition: Answering Life's Big Questions – Economics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:08


    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.

    Trump's first 100 days and Mark Carney's election victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 38:24


    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.

    Portugal-Spain power cuts and Canada votes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 38:19


    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.

    Congo and Rwanda look to sign a peace accord and the final day of mourning for Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 40:12


    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.

    How important is a US trade deal for the UK?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 39:32


    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.

    The fallout of the Kashmir terror attacks and rising tourism in post-conflict zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 39:41


    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.

    Special edition: Answering Life's Big Questions – Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 11:57


    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.

    Ukrainian peace talks in London and turmoil at the Pentagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 37:54


    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.

    Pope Francis' legacy and the role of international ceasefires

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 36:21


    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.

    United States hosts Meloni and La Force pops by Midori House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 34:15


    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.

    Ukraine's future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 34:56


    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.

    Angola's prison sentences for fake news and Tuvalu gets cash machines 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 39:21


    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.

    Special edition: Answering Life's Big Questions – Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 11:33


    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.

    UK hosts Sudan summit and Lisbon's Strategic Noise Map

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 38:44


    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.

    Xi Jinping tours Southeast Asia and European travellers cancel US trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 39:48


    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.

    The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 37:13


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 38:25


    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.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 40:31


    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.

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