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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
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Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Our Gulf correspondent joins to detail what US evacuations from key bases in the Middle East signals. Then: foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. Plus: our design editor on the highlights at Maison&Objet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pushback against the investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell grows. What does that mean for markets? Then: Russian strikes in Ukraine leave millions without power. Plus: the latest news from Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to “recalibrate” relations with China. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s trial threatens to shake up France’s presidential election. Then: How fashion houses are changing film and Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker on balancing global risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest from Tehran as protests enter a third week and US president Donald Trump warns that Washington is ready to intervene. Plus: Myanmar heads to the polls, Nato’s position on Greenland, Nordic news, the Golden Globes and our chairman Tyler Brûlé on the fall of luxury retailer Saks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A long-anticipated trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur hangs in the balance as the EU tries to overcome France’s strong objections. With French farmers taking to the streets, we explore what’s at stake during an extremely sensitive time for Latin America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker, its Russia connection and how much this escalates the situation beyond Venezuela and the West. As Donald Trump announces an oil deal, how co-operative is the new Venezuelan regime going to be with US demands?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached, Thailand accuses Cambodia of truce violation and Berlin’s ongoing blackout after infrastructure attack. Plus: the French antidote to Dry January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest reactions as Venezuela’s ousted Nicolás Maduro appears in Manhattan court and Trump renews his threat to intervene in Iran’s ongoing protests. And: Portugal’s presidential campaign kicks off. Plus: the movement to undam the world’s rivers and a look ahead to Pitti Uomo in Florence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the weekend’s stunning display of Trumpian foreign policy, we explore US plans for Venezuela, as well as global and market reactions. Plus: wooden architecture makes a comeback in Japan and return-to-work fashions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We recap the biggest design events of the year with Grace Charlton and Nic Monisse and unpack 2025's travel trends Plus: We meet the CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, Chris Hartley, at ILTM in Cannes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special episode, we explore the year that was in film and theatre. Plus: Wine recommendations for the holidays with Chloé Lake, including the sparkling stuff to toast the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A special episode dedicated to the biggest stories in affairs and diplomacy from around the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We assess the US defence authorisation bill and the EU summit in Brussels. Plus: an update on the Bondi Beach attack, a rail corridor for Angola and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ for the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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brits are inbred...just look at them...have a nice day !
you mean Friday 19 August!
Because vaccine visas would be public, the information would be available, that's the whole point. that is why it can't be like a passport and the information in it is sensitive. And also, 3rd world countries wouldn't be able to access a computer and the internet to register and control? This is not a real argument. Who did they interview? My neighbour?