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The Monocle Daily

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. 

  1. 16 HR. AGO

    Arab leaders’ alternative to Trump’s Gaza plan and the future of Bond, James Bond

    We’re joined by Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen, to discuss the shocking hostage revelation in Israel and unpack Arab leaders’ alternative plan for Gaza. Also in the programme: former German MEP Reinhard Bütikofer on Germany’s responsibility for Europe’s defence. Then: as the James Bond franchise is sold to Amazon, we discuss the character’s future as a soft-power figure. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Whose side are you on?

    Guests Vincent McAviney and Isabel Hilton explore how countries are reacting to the US and Ukraine’s shifting allegiances. Then: a look at whether soft power still exists as a concept; the merits of prescribing comedy to tackle mental health; and whether men are more romantic than women. Plus: an interview with Nato’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, General Chris Badia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Macron hosts a second meeting on Ukraine and Trump’s approval rating slips

    As Emmanuel Macron hosts another meeting on Ukraine, we ask why some European countries are frustrated that they weren’t invited to the first. Also on the programme: according to a new poll, Donald Trump’s disapproval ratings have spiked. We unpack why his lack of action on the economy is to blame for this. Then: a new study shows that left-wing activists in the UK are less likely to work with their political rivals than other groups. Plus: why people should start dressing up to go out again.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Is Russia sitting at the top table of global diplomacy?

    The Russia and US peace talks on Ukraine in Riyadh draw to a close for now. With Zelensky disappointed by the lack of an invitation, is this exactly where Putin wants to be? Also in the programme: we get the latest as the Sudanese civil war nears the two-year mark and we discuss Spain’s positive economic figures attributed to migration. Plus: New Zealand’s controversial travel ad campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    An era of transactional diplomacy?

    As the US and Russia begin negotiations over the war in Ukraine, we ask whether Donald Trump’s diplomacy is ushering in a more transactional world. Plus: the latest from the Middle East as Egypt draws up a reconstruction plan for Gaza; Javier Milei is accused of fraud over the promotion of his cryptocurrency; and a resort town in Portugal warns visitors to cover up or face a fine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  6. FEB 14

    Day one of the Munich Security Conference and Japan helps Ukraine’s agricultural soil to recover

    We’re joined by Anita Riotta to get the latest from the first day of the Munich Security Conference. Also in the programme: we hear from Annabelle Gower at the World Governments Summit in Dubai and Julia Lasica joins us in the studio to discuss Japan’s aims to help revitalise Ukraine’s famously fertile agricultural soil. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco on the year’s film trends so far and ‘What We Learned’ with Andrew Mueller.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  7. FEB 13

    Trump and Putin set the agenda for peace in Ukraine

    Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin announce their ambitions to end the war in Ukraine. We discuss the US’s pivot in negotiating style under its new president. Also on the programme: Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a diplomatic visit to Pakistan. Then: we get the latest on the attack in Munich. Plus: why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine’s Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  8. FEB 12

    Can Middle Eastern leaders save the Israel-Gaza ceasefire?

    As a Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for further talks, we discuss whether the region’s politicians can come together to save the Gaza ceasefire deal. Also on the programme: Trump says a prisoner exchange with Russia could play a “big important part” in ending the war in Ukraine. Plus: we explore world leaders’ changing attitudes towards AI and Belfast’s “life-changing” €1,200 cocktail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
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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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