The Globalist

1412 Episodes

Reverse

France airs fresh frustrations as the world considers the impact of the midterms

2026-11-0601:00:14

Another day of nationwide protests and strikes in France. Then: what the world economy can expect after US midterm elections. Plus: Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss and a trio of design and art fairs in Dubai, Doha and Tokyo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats have won Congressional power. What will they do with it?

2026-11-0559:29

Now that Democrats have won both the Senate and the House of Representatives, what power does that give them – and will they use it? Plus: Hungary confronts its past; the latest news from space; and Tokyo’s ‘lazy’ running.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Democrats regain control of both houses of Congress in surprise landslide

2026-11-0458:54

Charles Hecker, Alex von Tunzelmann and Chris Cermak assess the US Democratic Party’s historic victory in the midterm elections, and ask how Donald Trump will work with the opposition over his final two years in office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US midterms: What to expect on election day and beyond

2026-11-0301:00:02

Americans vote in the US midterms. We look at what to expect and what’s at stake. Plus: South Korea’s record budget and AI ambitions, and the Port of Long Beach CEO on tariffs and global trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the world’s authoritarians getting better at working together?

2026-11-0201:00:12

Are authoritarian regimes joining forces? Plus: Russia’s last free newspaper closes; the Texas midterms; South Africa votes; and a Bangladeshi factory that won the Riba International Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#box-pro-ellipsis-179418023507569{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}The Globalist