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3 DAYS AGO

Munich Security Conference special: Will the transatlantic alliance survive?

After a bruising year following JD Vance’s speech at the last Munich Security Conference, we discuss the state of relations between Europe and the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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45 min
2 DAYS AGO

The week in global affairs from Europe to the Gulf

Isabel Hilton and Simon Brooke join Emma Nelson to review the week's news. We hear from Alexei Korolyov in Vienna and Tyler Brûlé in Abu Dhabi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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59 min
1 DAY AGO

The countdown is on as Trump ups pressure on Iran

With the risk of war looming over the Middle East, pressure mounts on Iran’s theocracy. As Washington moves more warships and aircraft into the region and Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to strike a new nuclear deal counts down, how close are we to a new conflict? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 day ago

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58 min
4 DAYS AGO

Trump convenes the Board of Peace

Amid backlash from the EU, the UN and even the Vatican, President Donald Trump hosts his inaugural Board of Peace. Then: former UN special advisor on how to end the war in Sudan. Plus: the latest urbanism news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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59 min
1 DAY AGO

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of cartel boss. Plus: is Hungary a thorn in Europe’s side?

Violence sweeps across Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho is killed in military custody. Then: we ask why Hungary is causing problems for Europe’s Russia sanction plans. Plus: Singapore’s new dating scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 day ago

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37 min
4 DAYS AGO

The US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s sweeping tariffs

What is the future of US tariffs after the Supreme Court’s ruling? Then: is the future of European defence in doubt? Plus: Monocle signs off after two weeks in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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29 min
14 FEB

Is it worth prosecuting the powerful?

As the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte awaits trial in The Hague, we consider the difficulties around prosecuting individual leaders. Does it work as a deterrent for governments? And what is it like to defend one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Feb

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34 min
3 DAYS AGO

Trump’s tariffs, royal scandal and technology vs human nature

Niklaus Nuspliger and Georgina Godwin on Trump’s 10 per cent global tariffs, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fate and the Chinese New Year show with robots. Plus: DJ Haai on how technology and human nature interact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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31 min
6 DAYS AGO

Explainer 505: Are the Winter Olympics apolitical?

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was not allowed to compete in a helmet decorated with pictures of athletes killed in the war with Russia. But is it really true that the Olympics are apolitical? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 days ago

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7 min
5 DAYS AGO

North America’s fastest-growing city: How Toronto is taking shape

Training our lens on Toronto, we look at Pinnacle Skytower, one of its newest skyscrapers; explore Indigenous Hub, a new mixed-use development; and learn about Frank Darling, an architectural icon of the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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29 min

Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global radio station, featuring live shows and podcasts covering news, foreign affairs, business, culture, design, urbanism, media and more. Tune in to hear our editors, correspondents, sector specialists and canny contributors across the schedule, as well as a perfect soundtrack of great music from around the world.