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As the Royal Navy unveils HMS Venturer to the public for the first time – we ask, what hope does the first Inspiration Class Frigate offer a surface fleet short on ships and sailors?Sitrep's reporter David Sivills-McCann has all the answers - he witnessed the new type 31 frigate rolling out of the build hall in Rosyth. The former second sea lord and Babcock chief executive of marine Sir Nick Hine says the Royal Navy will love her.We'll also look at the German Chancellor's announcement that restrictions are lifted on long range Western weapons supplied to Ukraine – and that his country will help them make their own. It's been a contentious issue for well over a year now - both before and after ATACMs and Storm Shadows were supplied to Ukraine. Sitrep's Ukraine reporter Simon Newton tells us how significant this move is.And the story of the secret unit set up in World War 2, to deceive, mis-inform and, on occasion, come up with believable lies. Terry Stiastny's new book examines the people and the tactics used by the Political Warfare Executive whose job it was to broadcast fake news to the occupied countries in World War 2.
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.
Emma Nelson is joined by Isabel Hilton and Terry Stiastny to discuss the week’s biggest stories. Plus: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, with the latest from his region and Natalie Theodosi on Paris Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson and Terry Stiastny break down the week's top global stories and cultural highlights. Plus: Georgina Godwin brings us the latest from Galle, Sri Lanka.
The leaders of the UK and France are meeting today to deepen their alliance ahead of Donald Trump’s second US presidency. To discuss, Georgina Godwin is joined by Terry Stiastny and Sir William Patey, who will also take a look at India’s strengthening diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s Taliban. Plus: do bank holidays help or hinder the economy? And our Balkans correspondent sends us a letter from Bohinj.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin, Terry Stiastny, and David Schlesinger on the weekend's biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle's contributing editor Andrew Mueller in London, foreign correspondent Hannah McCarthy in Beirut, and Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé in Paris on the latest from Lebanon. Plus: Monocle correspondent Mary Fitzgerald on her trip to Kyiv with Brussels think tank Friends of Europe, and Monocle's Balkans correspondent Guy De Launey on the latest news from the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why has Brazil banned X, formerly known as Twitter, and how will this ban actually work? Ozempic is in the news again but what's the newly discovered potential benefit of the drug? And Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland is expected to make gains in two state elections tomorrow – what is the mood on the ground? Author and political journalist Terry Stiastny joins Georgina Godwin for this and more of the week's news and culture. Plus: with Vinted and Depop encouraging more people than ever to sell their used items online, Bookshop.org has launched a used-book platform called Bookloop that aims to benefit indie bookshops and authors. Bookshop.org's partnership manager Mark Thornton tells us more.
As Russia's huge wave of strikes across Ukraine results in yet more deaths, Zelensky has vowed to respond. Joining us in the studio to discuss what this response could look like is former VICE editor in chief, Zing Tsjeng, and political journalist, Terry Stiastny. Plus: can the latest talks between the US and China help ease global tensions? And why have fears of overtourism backfired in Greece? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle brings Switzerland to Midori House. Alex Herrmann, UK & Ireland Director of Switzerland Tourism, joins Georgina Godwin to tell us all about the different regions and Swiss delicacies at Monocle's Swiss Summer Market. Plus: Georgina and political journalist Terry Stiastny flick through the global papers and Monocle's Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, explains how the wider Nordic region is celebrating midsummer this weekend.
John Everard and Terry Stiastny discuss why North Korea is destroying symbolic signs of reunification, why Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer's debate didn't need watching, why Israel's Flag Day and other extreme celebrations don't help anybody and why Tokyo's government is launching its own dating app. Plus: Finland's alternative to AirBnb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author and political journalist, Terry Stiastny, joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the latest news from Israel, New Caledonia and the UK. Plus: the founder of the Hay Festival, Peter Florence, joins the show to talk about the launch of his new venture, The Conversation, a series of Monday evening talks in the heart of London that tackle important topics such as peace, democracy and climate action. Finally, author and law professor Rosemary Salomone joins to discuss her book, ‘The Rise of English: Global Politics and the Power of Language'.
Terry Stiastny and Bill Hayton discuss David Cameron's trip to Central Asia, Rishi Sunak's time in Germany, why world leaders are visiting Donald Trump and why Australians are bringing snakes to hospitals. Plus: can artificial intelligence brew you a better coffee? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Terry Stiastny updates Georgina Godwin on the Wirecard fugitive case and discusses the honeytrap scandal that has rattled Westminster this week. We examine the history of honeytrap scandals and look back at the lives of two extraordinary people: journalist Hella Pick and author Lynne Reid Banks. Plus: twins Dina and Rosabella Gregory take us through their new opera, ‘The Haberdasher Prince', and Louise Doughty joins to talk about her guest edition of Writers Mosaic, ‘Blood and belonging: Traveller Writers'.
Terry Stiastny and Stephen Dalziel discuss the Russia attack, the UN Security Council's call for a ceasefire in Gaza and why Kamala Harris probably wishes that she had learned Spanish. Plus: Nina dos Santos on the UK's allegations of Chinese spying and the Yemen Listening Project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson, Terry Stiastny and Stephen Dalziel on the weekend's biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle's editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Lisbon and Naveena Kottoor, Monocle's correspondent in Nairobi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Friday the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny drew thousands of mourners. What was the mood in Moscow? In the UK what has the reaction been to prime minister Rishi Sunak's Downing Street address on Friday evening? Meanwhile in Austria, an investigation has exposed the fraudulent COO of Wirecard as a decade-long GRU spy – what do we know? Join Vincent McAviney and political journalist Terry Stiastny for all this, as well as a breakdown of the Willy Wonka experience scam in Glasgow. Plus: Monocle's Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives us a rundown of the world's best biscuits.
Terry Stiastny and Ben Kelly discuss the role of protests during a conflict, whether Ireland could ever join Nato, short-haul flights and whether cash is becoming king for a new generation. Plus: A look back at the weekend that was at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US president says that he has decided what his response to the Jordan attack will be – so what comes next? Our guests, William Patey and Terry Stiastny, discuss this and other top stories, including: how Brexit still dominates headlines four years on, why Russia wants to confiscate assets of those who discredit the army and why soft-drink sommeliers are on the rise. Plus: an interview with Leonard Bernstein's children about ‘Maestro'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Emma Nelson and political journalist Terry Stiastny for a look back at the week's news and culture. Plus: Issabella Orlando joins the panel for a round-up of her favourite stories this month.
Terry Stiastny joins Georgina Godwin for a look through the week's news and culture. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, fails to secure long-term financial aid from the US and the EU, Rishi Sunak attends a hard-right-wing political festival in Italy and we learn about Finland's festive TV genre – reindeer noir. Plus: Grace Charlton discusses Monocle's Christmas gift-giving guide.
Terry Stiastny and Charles Hecker join Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin's presidential bid, threats to UK prime minister Rishi Sunak's leadership and risks to the UK's power grid. Plus: what do Google's most searched words of 2023 say about the state of the world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Israel and Hamas extend their truce by two days in the hopes of agreeing more hostage and prisoner exchanges. The UAE gets caught trying to exploit hosting the Cop28 climate change summit to strike new oil and gas deals. Plus: Ukraine comes under pressure to hold elections next year and why do US universities think that family lineage is more important than academic prowess when determining admissions? Terry Stiastny and Lewis Lukens join Andrew Mueller to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Terry Stiastny and Carlota Rebelo discuss overnight developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict and the new US House Speaker, Mike Johnson. Plus: Monocle's Alexei Korolyov meets the feminist non-binary choir taking Austria by storm. Join Monocle on Saturday every week for a review of the latest news, arts and culture in the week's global papers.
We take a look at the week's news and culture with Vincent McAviney. Plus: we are joined by Terry Stiastny for a look through the morning's papers and Monocle's Madrid correspondent, Liam Aldous, asks why female artists in Spain are going topless on stage.
Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as he is indicted for the third time. Monocle's Washington correspondent Chris Cermak has the latest while panellists James Rodgers and Terry Stiastny consider the former president's 2024 chances. Plus: as more drone strikes hit Moscow, is the war entering a new phase? And why some Nordic residents are revolting against modern design trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest on the violence in the West Bank with Julie Norman, associate professor in politics and international relations at University College London. In the studio, Terry Stiastny and Ian Bond discuss the EU's approach to Russian assets, why France and Germany have fallen out of love and how ‘Barbie' has become an unlikely agitator in Vietnam. Plus: a tribute to Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina and New Zealand's Martin Phillipps serenades Monocle's Andrew Mueller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will Donald Trump's arraignment affect his re-election chances in 2024? Terry Stiastny and Yossi Mekelberg discuss. Plus: Italy marks the death of Silvio Berlusconi, Germany unveils its first dedicated security strategy and China offers support for peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ana Revenco, Moldova's minister of internal affairs, joins us to discuss her country's relationship with the EU and Nato, and what the future might hold. Also in the programme: Terry Stiastny and Somnath Batabyal on India's disastrous train crash, possible candidates to be Nato's next secretary general and the etiquette of wearing headphones in the office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why China and Taiwan is a key issue in Paraguay's election, press freedom under pressure in Europe and Lisbon trials a car-free city centre, with Terry Stiastny and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera. Plus: the world's oldest operating newspaper faces closure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China responds to the submarine deal between the UK, Australia and the US. Plus: Paris's rubbish collectors strike over pension reforms, getting Brits back to work and would you hand in £200,000 worth of cash you found on the street? With Simon Brooke and Terry Stiastny.
Georgina Godwin and the weekend's biggest discussion topics. Terry Stiastny goes through the newspapers and Monocle's man in Vienna, Alexei Korolyov, investigates why Austria is still doing business with Russia.
Russian troops claim territorial advances in eastern Ukraine, the BBC chairman comes under pressure after a political scandal, and the fallout after the mayor of Toronto's resignation, with panellists Terry Stiastny and John Everard. Plus: ‘Haywire', with satirist Craig Brown.
Germany and the US agree to send armed tanks to Ukraine. Ivor Gaber and Terry Stiastny discuss what time means for Ukraine's war effort, the Doomsday clock, US media layoffs and book hoarding. On the back of the Oscar nominations, Laura Kramer reports on Cate Blanchett's controversial new film, ‘Tár'.
Georgina Godwin and the weekend's biggest discussion topics. Terry Stiastny will go through the newspapers and Monocle 24's Andrew Mueller rounds up what we learnt this week.
A US-Russia prisoner swap secures the release of US basketball player Brittney Griner – Mark Galeotti has the details. Then Yossi Mekelberg and Terry Stiastny join Andrew Mueller to discuss China's push for influence in the Middle East, UK public services in crisis, top soft-power nations and worst excuses when pulling a sickie. Also: On This Day in 1974, Greece voted to abolish its monarchy.
Mark Lowcock and Terry Stiastny ask why some humanitarian disasters are overlooked. Plus, the UK's Labour party calls for House of Lords reform, Chris Cermak on Ukraine's cultural diplomacy and the public's choice for word of the year: “goblin mode”.
Monocle's Istanbul correspondent, Hannah Lucinda Smith, has the latest from Turkey. Plus: the political journalist and author Terry Stiastny reviews the day's newspapers and Monocle 24's Tom Webb sits down with Finland's new culture ambassador, Paula Parviainen.
We bring you the latest from Ukraine as Kyiv and other major cities are hit by airstrikes. Terry Stiastny and Jonn Elledge are in the studio to discuss the value of an in-person summit, Paris overtakes London as Europe's largest stock exchange and are first ladies an outdated concept? Plus: Grammy nominations are announced and a new exhibition exploring the history of carnivals.
The latest on the US midterm elections as votes are counted. Lew Lukens and Terry Stiastny discuss a disappointing night for the Republicans, the end of Operation Barkhane and a new season of ‘The Crown'. Plus: how Gabon is protecting its forests and the death of a Brazilian musical icon.
Emma Nelson and Julie Norman look ahead to the US midterms. Plus, our panellists Terry Stiastny and Simon Brooke unpack the weekend's biggest talking points, Monocle's Guy De Launey brings us news from the Western Balkans and Andrew Mueller orates his week in the newsroom.
Emma Nelson, Charles Hecker and Terry Stiastny unpack the weekend's biggest talking points. Plus, Tyler Brûlé in Athens, Hannah Lucinda Smith in Istanbul and Monocle 24's Andrew Mueller with a Eurovision update.
Jonathan Fenby and Terry Stiastny discuss the French oil workers' strike, Xi Jinping's tightening grip on power, Joe Biden's promises of “consequences” for Saudi Arabia and the French designer being sued over a Botticelli. Plus: an interview with Edward Wilson-Lee on his book ‘A History of Water: Being an Account of a Murder, an Epic and Two Visions of Global History'.
Georgina Godwin and the political journalist Terry Stiastny examine the day's papers, we look ahead to Austria's presidential election and Monocle's Andrew Mueller brings us the week's weird and wonderful stories.
Terry Stiastny and Yossi Mekelberg join Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss the latest from Russia and Ukraine, the UK's economic turbulence, golden visas and Denmark's football kit protest. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco reports from São Paulo on the battle for Brazil's governorships.
Tom Edwards, Terry Stiastny, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle's Hong Kong bureau chief, James Chambers, unpack the weekend's hottest topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson, Terry Stiastny, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle's Hong Kong bureau chief, James Chambers, unpack the weekend's hottest topics.
Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96. Terry Stiastny and Ivor Gaber react. Plus: new UK prime minister Liz Truss's turbulent first days in post, another US spending package for Ukraine and North Korea's hope to be a ‘beautiful and civilised socialist fairyland'. And On This Day in 1888: the first ever English football league games.
Georgina Godwin, Tyler Brûlé, Terry Stiastny, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle's Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, unpack the weekend's hottest topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin, Tyler Brûlé, Terry Stiastny, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle's Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, unpack the weekend's hottest topics.
Terry Stiastny and Charles Hecker discuss the aftermath of Ukrainian Independence Day and Russia's troop build-up; California's ambitious plans for a petrol car ban; the BBC and media impartiality; and Peloton's post-lockdown woes. Plus: Henry Rees-Sheridan on New York's Ukrainian and Russian communities
Monocle's Georgina Godwin and the political journalist Terry Stiastny review the day's papers. Plus: our contributing editor, Andrew Mueller, rounds up the week's quirkier news stories.
Agence France-Presse's Florence Biedermann on Emmanuel Macron's cabinet reshuffle. Vincent McAviney and Terry Stiastny discuss the latest from Ukraine; the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh; Boris Johnson under pressure; and the world's first “walking movie”. Plus: the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano.
Monocle's Georgina Godwin and the political journalist Terry Stiastny explore the day's weighty papers and we hear from Denmark's foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod.
Terry Stiastny and Steve Crawshaw discuss a crushing blow to Emmanuel Macron as he loses his parliamentary majority. Plus: Ukraine restricts Russian books and music; the UK slams a European court ruling on its Rwanda asylum plan; and the ‘Times' newspaper's disappearing story. Plus: we talk to Hannah Rose Woods about her book ‘Rule, Nostalgia: A Backwards History of Britain'.
Terry Stiastny and Vincent McAviney discuss the Northern Ireland protocol as the UK government threatens to renege on its Brexit deal; we report the latest on Finland and Sweden's Nato membership bids; what to do about inflation; and as Australian PM Scott Morrison promises to be kinder, can politicians change? Plus: Carlota Rebelo reports on new trends in urbanism.
Terry Stiastny and Jonathan Fenby join Andrew Mueller to discuss the French presidential election, populism in Europe as Slovenia ousts its incumbent PM and the relevance of royal tours. Plus we speak to a former US ambassador to Kyiv about Ukraine and to Charlotte McDonald-Gibson about her new book, ‘Far Out: Encounters with Extremists'.
Terry Stiastny and James Rodgers on why the EU and Ukraine have been absent from the talks between the US and Russia; yet another party at Downing Street; vaccine diplomacy; and Gianni Riotta remembers David Sassoli.
Monocle's Emma Nelson and Chris Cermak discuss today's federal election in Germany. Plus: a roundup from the Balkans, and our panellists Stefanie Bolzen, Terry Stiastny and Christof Münger on the weekend's other stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle's Emma Nelson and Chris Cermak discuss today's federal election in Germany. Plus: a roundup from the Balkans, and our panellists Stefanie Bolzen, Terry Stiastny and Christof Münger on the weekend's other stories.
Georgina Godwin on the weekend's top stories. Also in the programme: Terry Stiastny on the morning's newspapers and Monocle editor in chief Andrew Tuck's column.
Emma Nelson covers the weekend's biggest talking points with panelists Simon Brooke, Terry Stiastny and Benno Zogg. Plus, we check in with Monocle's editorial director Tyler Brûlé and our Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson.
Georgina Godwin covers the weekend's biggest discussion topics. We flick through the weekend's papers with Terry Stiastny, Andrew Mueller recaps the week's biggest lessons and we hear editor in chief Andrew Tuck's Saturday column.
Terry Stiastny and Quentin Peel join Markus Hippi to explore two political upsets in Europe: the Irish election results and the resignation of Angela Merkel’s successor. Plus: should passenger jets be riding the wind?
Host Markus Hippi is joined by Peter Goodman and Terry Stiastny, who discuss reporting on the World Economic Forum, the outlook for the UK’s future trade deals and China’s handling of a deadly virus.
Journalist and author Terry Stiastny and Russia analyst Stephen Dalziel discuss the day’s news agenda with Emma Nelson, including the future UK-EU relationship, Vladimir Putin’s visit to Syria and why Justin Trudeau’s new beard is dividing opinion.
Author and journalist Terry Stiastny examines the difficult path ahead for the UK’s opposition parties. Plus: why Philadelphia is sowing the seeds of urban progress with a new agriculture mayor, road fees take a toll on drivers in Austria, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at why festive chart toppers strike a chord at Christmastime in the UK.
We preview Cheltenham Literature Festival, the oldest literary festival in the world. Meanwhile, Henry Rees-Sheridan says the long goodbye on the Midori House Mixtape. Plus: Maja Lunde wants to save the bees on our Weekend Read, we cook Japanese food the easy way and journalist Terry Stiastny on the weekend papers.
This month we talk to Terry Stiastny, whose debut novel ACTS OF OMISSION won the Political Novel of the Year. We also discuss politics in literature. What makes a good political book? Is a novel a good form of protest?