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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.

20 HR AGO

Biden greets Trump at the White House

The peaceful transition of power is under way in Washington, as Senate Republicans elect a new majority leader. Carole Walker and Theo Usherwood also discuss the ongoing political and economic crises in Berlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
1 DAY AGO

How will Europe handle Trump’s unequivocal support of Israel?

With rising anti-semitism and faltering support for Israel in Europe, how will leaders contend with US president-elect Trump’s unambiguous support for prime minister Netanyahu? Also on the program: president Macron and prime minister Starmer seek to reinvigorate the entente cordiale, yet another incumbent administration suffers election defeat and does technology hold the answer to overtourism? Terry Stiatsny, Philippe Marlière and John Burn-Murdoch join the panel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
2 DAYS AGO

How will Europe defend Ukraine in the new Trump presidency?

Simon Brooke and Daniella Peled stop by Midori House to discuss how Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will define Europe's defence of Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration. Plus: a four-year cruise takes passengers to more than 140 countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

39 min
5 DAYS AGO

We reflect on a busy week in US politics and the 2025 Grammy nominations

Monocle’s senior news editor Chris Cermak and reporter Simon Mark join us from Washington to reflect on a turbulent week for US politics – and what comes next. Plus: Gunnar Gronlid updates us on the biggest stories from the Nordics and Fernando Augusto Pacheco discusses the 2025 Grammy nominations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min
6 DAYS AGO

US election series: transfer of power

The US prepares for a peaceful transition of power from one president to a dramatically different one. Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo and Christopher Cermak are joined in Washington by former White House press secretary Dana Perino to talk about the effects of this election. Them: Brent Griffiths of Business Insider discusses Joe Biden’s speech. Plus: the Atlantic Council’s Holly Dagres and Renew Democracy Initiatve’s Uriel Epstein on what the future Donald Trump situation room might look like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
6 NOV

US election series: the aftermath

A masterclass in political comebacks or a lucky strike? Donald Trump is only the second president in US history to win a second, non-consecutive, term. We’ll go through the latest numbers, get the view from inside the Republican Party and also assess how his future presidency might impact US-China relations with former Joe Biden advisor, Scott Mulhauser. Plus: what did the pollsters miss and the reaction from international markets too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
5 NOV

US election series: Live from Washington

Monocle Radio is live from Washington on election day in the US, getting the view from both campaigns, speaking with international election officials, hearing why foreign policy matters this time around and why all sides believe that our democracy is at stake. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
4 NOV

US election series: 24 hours to go

The US election offices have increased security measures amid anticipation of potential violence towards election workers. Justin Smith, election security expert and retired sheriff, tells us more. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Christopher Cermak and Julie Norman discuss the final messages from Harris and Trump as last-minute rallies take place in key swing states. Then: we assess how each candidate’s foreign-policy promises will affect voters’ choices. Plus: Monocle’s Geogina Godwin gives us the view from South Carolina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 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.