The Monocle Daily

<p>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. </p>

The Delphi Economic Forum and Salone del Mobile

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.

04-11
37:13

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

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.

04-10
38:25

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

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.

04-09
40:31

Special edition: Answering Life’s Big Questions – Marketing

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 Marketing John Rudd answers, ‘Does marketing still work in an age of digital clutter?’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-09
10:19

Are the US and China on the verge of an all-out trade war?

Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to increase tariffs, so is a full-blown trade war between the two superpowers inevitable? Journalist Tessa Szyszkowitz and Monocle’s Christopher Lord discuss this and whether or not Europe is ready to accept the brain drain from the US. Plus: is Emmanuel Macron positioning himself to become the de facto leader of Europe and are we really seeing species brought back from extinction? We also hear from Philip Marsden about his new book, ‘Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Rocks’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-08
37:10

Global markets tumble and is Doge coming to the UK?

Guests Terry Stiastny and Andrew Thompson get the view from Wall Street as global markets plummet following Donald Trump’s tariffs and the UK debates shutting down public bodies to streamline government. Then: thousands gather in São Paulo to support former embattled president Jair Bolsonaro. Plus: why resignation by proxy agencies are on the rise in Japan. And: we speak with Howard Amos about his new book, ‘Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-07
36:54

The impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol and Florida’s child-labour rules

Edward Howell assesses the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, Grace Charlton and Tom Webb look at why Florida lawmakers want to axe child-labour rules and what is irking Japanese commuters? Plus: Sophie Grove’s Watches and Wonders round-up and Andew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-04
41:14

‘Qatargate’ and other government-influence operations

Julie Norman and Robin Brant discuss Qatar’s alleged influence-peddling operation that’s rocking Israel. Also in the programme: how China will respond to US tariffs and whether Tiktok will survive the week. Plus: why fraternisation is no longer allowed by US staff in China and a letter from Singapore to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-03
35:02

Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Nina Dos Santos and Michael Binyon assess the state of the opposition in the US as liberals win a majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Also in the programme: how Le Pen’s right-wing allies have been condemning her court verdict and why Germany is bolstering its civil protections. Then: what ended China’s piano craze? Plus: Matt Ridley’s new book on sexual-selection theory, ‘Birds, Sex and Beauty’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-02
39:52

China’s military exercises and the businesses making a cautious return to Russia

Isabel Hilton and Quentin Peel assess China’s surprise military exercises aimed at blockading Taiwan, the EU plans to strengthen police powers to tackle foreign threats, LG and Samsung make a return to Russian markets and why The Beatles have stolen the show at CinemaCon. Plus: we look ahead to Watches and Wonders 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-01
36:59

Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement and backlash over Kashmir’s airport plans

Elisabeth Braw and Ben Kelly on the guilty verdict in the embezzlement trial of Marine Le Pen, why the White House Correspondents’ Association cancelled plans to feature a comedian and the political backlash over a campaign for a new airport in Kashmir. Then: and why amplified performances are coming to an end on city streets. Plus: ‘Resistance’, an exhibition documenting a century of protest and photography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-31
37:02

The reworked US-Ukraine minerals deal

As the US demands even more from a deal with Ukraine, Monocle’s Julia Lasica and Gunnar Gronlid join Andrew Mueller to discuss. Plus: Radio Free Europe’s future, Art Basel Hong Kong, and why the Kremlin is getting into a spat with Norway about Svalbard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-28
41:48

Macron announces ‘reassurance forces’

French president Emmanuel Macron has announced that Ukraine’s European allies, led by France and the United Kingdom, will deploy what he called “reassurance forces” to police any ceasefire. How will Putin and Trump take the news? Plus: is Europe going to pilfer the US’s brightest minds, are we all guilty of “boomerasking” and why is Italy bickering over baby names? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-27
36:36

The decision-making behind Signal-gate and European security

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.

03-26
35:49

The Signal debacle shakes Washington as Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire

As the fallout from the US security group-chat leak continues, Burcu Ozcelik and Oscar Guardiola-Riviera join Andrew Mueller to discuss how well the damage control is going. Plus: Ukraine and Russia agree to a ceasefire in the Black Sea, oil prices rise as Donald Trump threatens tariffs for customers of Venezuela and Bali plans to crack down on “naughty” tourists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
38:57

The US and Russia meet in Riyadh

As the world waits with bated breath about what progress is being made on a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss. Then: panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Giorgia Scaturro join to discuss the latest on Benjamin Netanyahu’s “endless war”, Italy’s fall-out with Elon Musk and the uproar caused by the ‘balance ta pinte’ movement in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
37:47

From Paris to London and Zürich with love

We get the latest from Heathrow with Dr Sally Leivesley. Then: we cross from Paris with our bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, and journalist Daphnée Denis, to London with editor Josh Fehnert and Zürich with Désirée Bandli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-21
40:56

EU leaders debate the future and the World Happiness Report 2025

We’re live from our Paris studio with panellists Michele Barbero and Florence Martin-Kessler to discuss the EU’s leaders summit in Brussels, why the pension debate in France will never go away and why King Charles III is losing representation on the Australian five-dollar bill. Plus: who’s happy and who’s jealous in the World Happiness Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-20
35:58

A Parisian special

On this special edition we’re joined by Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, along with your favourite Monocle editors and a host of industry experts in celebrating the opening of our new shop and café on Rue Bachaumont. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-19
30:15

Live from Paris: Trump the negotiator and Macron’s new domestic standing

Live for the first time from our 16 Rue Bachaumont studio in Paris, Emma Nelson is joined by Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, and journalist Colette Davidson. We discuss whether Trump can be the world’s negotiator, how France and Macron are leveraging global uncertainty and our favourite places in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-18
40:52

Melina Angelica Moscovitch

, lol pp. FP you received rr.

06-22 Reply

Rem Motorol

Agreed, CURLING is the epitome of the WINTER OLYMPICS!!!

02-18 Reply

Rem Motorol

Lovely Olympic rev.!!!

02-18 Reply

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