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Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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What next for Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine is shaken by one of the biggest wartime corruption scandals since Russia’s invasion three years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Gaza ceasefire might be in place but what are the actual long-term solutions to conflict in the Middle East? Panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman consider the viable options and whether Gaza will have to be split in two. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Syria’s leader heads to the White House for a landmark meeting and Iraqis prepare to go to the polls, we discuss how dramatically regional dynamics have changed in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb brings us stories and interviews with tourism ministers at the World Travel Market in London this week. Plus: A review of US politics and Syria with Tara Kangarlou; and Dubai Design Week with Nic Monisse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our panel assess reports that US action against the Bolivarian republic might be imminent after all, possibly against targets believed or alleged to be associated with Venezuela’s drugs cartels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US president demands a vote change after Democrats claim sweeping victories. Plus: Babiš and the Czech coalition deal, AI bubble trouble and can a cheese-fire deal be reached between Switzerland and its neighbours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss the life and legacy of former US vice-president Dick Cheney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our panel discusses whether Syrians should be returned home or if Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, has a point. Plus: Dr Nicholas Wright on the psychology of warfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss Brazil’s deadly operation against drug gangs. Will this be a key issue in next year’s elections? Then: Burberry and Monocle collaborate, why rap music is losing its chart share and why seasonal drinks are failing to pierce the European market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Trump and Xi seemingly settle their trade dispute, we discuss how solid their agreement is. Then: the Netherlands is set to elect a centre-left prime minister – is the pendulum finally swinging back? Plus: why Maga can’t find love in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Despite overnight strikes, Israel and Trump insist that the ceasefire still holds – what’s next for the shaky truce? Then: the relevance of celebrity endorsements in politics and we ask how important style is for a leader as Albanese sports a Joy Division T-shirt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The US president indulges in Japanese pageantry ahead of a key meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Our panel of Patti Cohen and Simon Brooke asks whether Trump is finally ready to make a deal. Plus: Hong Kong-based filmmaker Elizabeth Lo on her controversial new documentary, ‘Mistress Dispeller’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colonel Mark Cancian on why the US has moved a carrier strike group into the Caribbean. Then: Justin Quirk and Zoë Grünewald discuss the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ and whether ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ could become reality. Plus: Simon Hart on his book, ‘Ungovernable: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump ends trade talks with Canada. Then: Leila Molana-Allen on her recent trip to Israel and Palestine and what’s next for journalists in the region. Plus: a flick through Monocle’s November issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump sanctions two of Russia’s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China’s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna’s surprising history with voice messages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russia continues to bombard Ukraine while looking to boost its propaganda budget. Then: JD Vance meets with Benjamin Netanyahu to assert the US’s commitment to the Gaza ceasefire. Plus: the fate of heritage crafts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Trump and Putin delay their summit, what’s next for the war in Ukraine? Then: Sarkozy begins his five-year prison term. Plus: Lime marks a billion rides – but are they a help or hindrance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As reports emerge of a “shouting match” between Zelensky and Trump during their latest meeting, we discuss what lies ahead for Ukraine. Plus: Will Japan get its first female PM, will France’s wealthy flee the country’s turmoil, and are “scream clubs” the future for all of us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on one of the biggest events on the art calendar. Plus: Leila Molana-Allen reports from the Middle East, Zelensky goes to Washington and Andrew Mueller gets a lesson in autumnal wines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sébastien Lecornu keeps his job but at the expense of Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms. Plus: Why was Tony Blair given a role upholding Gaza’s ceasefire but no other European heavyweights were? And is China a friend or foe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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