100 episodes

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

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    • 4.6 • 92 Ratings

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

    Explainer 410: Water fight in the South China Sea

    Explainer 410: Water fight in the South China Sea

    Andrew Mueller explains why the China Coast Guard attacked a Filipino civilian boat with a water cannon. 
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    • 8 min
    How has war changed Volodymyr Zelensky?

    How has war changed Volodymyr Zelensky?

    Comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself leading Ukraine in the nation’s darkest hour. How is Zelensky faring, what’s next for Ukraine’s counteroffensive and what does history tell us about wartime leadership? Andrew Mueller speaks to Simon Shuster, Yaroslav Trofimov and Alex von Tunzelmann. 
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    • 35 min
    Explainer 409: Niger and the USA

    Explainer 409: Niger and the USA

    Andrew Mueller explains the significance of Niger cutting ties with the US military – and why it might not be happening at all. 

     
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    • 8 min
    Crisis in Haiti

    Crisis in Haiti

    The Caribbean nation continues to grapple with gang violence, political upheaval and a humanitarian crisis. How did we get here and is there a way out of Haiti’s nightmare? Andrew Mueller speaks to Jacqueline Charles, Harold Isaac, Christopher Sabatini and Georges Fauriol. 
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    • 33 min
    Explainer 408: Another failed referendum

    Explainer 408: Another failed referendum

    Andrew Mueller explains why the people of Ireland said “no” to rewording their constitution – and why their response took the government by surprise.
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    • 6 min
    The future of dissent in Russia

    The future of dissent in Russia

    Next weekend, Russia will hold an election that will effectively grant Vladimir Putin another six-year term as president. Combined with the recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the future looks difficult for Russians who would like the choice of a different leader. Was Alexei Navalny really the last dissident standing? And what will happen if Putin remains unseated? Andrew Mueller speaks to the prime minister of Lithuania, Bill Browder and Alexis Lerner. 
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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
92 Ratings

92 Ratings

advanced yet basic errors ,

Absolutely excellent

I find this show quite delightful. Andrew manages to humorously weave narratives while also seriously interviewing heads of state and other important people. I think he brings out a lot of the details and nuances that bring important contemporary world events to life. Was turned on to it by Decoding the Gurus pod and has become a favorite of mine

lizzie2476 ,

Discover something new or review what you know behind the scenes

My favorites female journalist Clarissa Ward recommended this podcast and I definitely give it 5/5 stars! Andrew Mueller’s voice just lends itself perfectly to an audio newscast and the script has some witty and often hilarious lines that help to break the ice on even the toughest issues without rendering them to be unimportant. I’ve learned a lot more about global topics with his front and centre and behind the scenes interviews and I really hope this will continue for more seasons.

Sarita7981 ,

Weekly explainer is hilarious ..

..And Informative too. Keep it up. Some of the other items are a bit dry but I tune in just to listen to the Explainer. I like the sound effects too Thanks for making my week.

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