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2 DAYS AGO

The heart of the deal: Zelensky in Washington

As the president of Ukraine travels to the White House to negotiate his country’s future, Chris Cermak is joined by Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. Then: is the France-Algeria migration pact doomed? Plus: the Art Basel Awards, Japan’s cargo-only bullet train and ‘What We Learned’ this week with Andrew Mueller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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59 min
3 DAYS AGO

European leaders rally for Ukraine and Europe’s cheese war

Why European leaders made a show of strength in Kyiv as the US steps back. We explore how Riyadh is positioning itself on the frontline of diplomacy; keep an eye on the election in Poland after the dust settles in Germany; assess the effect of Lunar New Year domestic travel on China’s airlines; and examine why the next generation of luxury watchmakers is coming from Japan. Plus: the cheese war between Switzerland and France is maturing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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59 min
3 DAYS AGO

Keir Starmer visits Washington and Japan’s auto industry appeals for help

UK prime minister Keir Starmer is set to defend Europe’s interests and voice before US president Donald Trump, France attempts to build a nuclear shield for Europe, Japan’s car industry appeals to the government for help and we have the roundup of London Fashion Week. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ brings the Carnival to Monocle Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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36 min
3 DAYS AGO

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

As the US House of Representatives passes a budget resolution that calls for trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts, we discuss what a huge victory for Donald Trump will mean for the US. Then: tension between China and Taiwan ramps up. Plus: Monocle magazine’s March issue, the future of the office space and Fernando Augusto Pacheco with a cultural round-up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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59 min
6 DAYS AGO

Germany at the polls

As Germany votes on who will lead the country for the next four years, Monocle’s Chris Cermak joins Emma Nelson from Berlin to discuss what comes next. Plus: we get the latest from Syria, Canada’s flag turns 60, highlights from Japan’s stationary awards and the Salon d’Agriculture takes place in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 days ago

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1 hr
4 DAYS AGO

Israel-Hamas ceasefire finds new footing

We explore the latest in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with our Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen. Then: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol makes closing arguments in his impeachment trial and the US sees a curious return of measles. Plus Bill Browder on US-Russia sanctions and Oscars CEO Bill Kramer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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59 min
21 FEB

Ukraine-US tensions deepen: what’s next?

Trading of insults, a cancelled joint press conference and the refusal to sign a draft UN resolution condemning Russia’s aggression. We examine the deepening feud between Ukraine and the US and what it means for the prospect of peace. We’re also in Berlin as Germany prepares to head to the polls. Then: a look ahead to midterm elections in the Philippines and a conversation about Birkenstock and artistic copyright. Plus: theatre news, Design Biennale Rotterdam and ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb

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59 min
22 FEB

Very well, alone?

In the week following US vice president JD Vance’s explosive speech at the Munich Security Conference, European leaders scrambled to two emergency summits to consider the prospect of American detachment. In this special episode recorded at the conference, we reflect on this new reality almost exactly three years on from the invasion of Ukraine. We speak with current and former office-holders, including Pål Jonson, Sweden’s minister of defence, and Oleksii Reznikov, former minister of defence of Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Feb

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39 min
2 DAYS AGO

What next for the PKK and Turkey?

The PKK’s leader calls for the group to disband and begin peace talks with Turkey. Plus: the latest on Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with Donald Trump, why competition for the Eurostar is a good thing, the Osaka Expo and European theatre shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 days ago

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35 min
21 FEB

Legacies in food and drink

We speak to restaurateur Amy Poon about the legacy of her parents’ iconic Chinese eatery, Poon’s Wontoneria, in London. Also on the programme: we head to Finland to investigate how increasing global prices are affecting the nation’s claim to drinking the most cups of coffee per capita. Plus: Chloé Lake speaks to wine expert Sunny Hodge about his new book encouraging us to look at wine from a more scientific angle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb

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30 min

Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global radio station, featuring live shows and podcasts covering news, foreign affairs, business, culture, design, urbanism, food and drink, print media and more. We also have a playlist compiled by the team at Midori House to accompany you day and night.