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The Monocle Daily

Monocle

100 episodes

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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  1. How to consolidate power: Xi seeks more discipline at China’s plenum and Trump’s DOJ eyes the midterms

    · 39 min

    China’s Xi looks for ‘rigorous party self-governance’, while Trump’s DoJ violates political neutrality ahead of midterms. Then: ‘You Can See Everything’ captures global attention. And: what’s in your crisis-ready…

  2. Lula’s surprising comeback: can he govern Brazil with a right-leaning Congress?

    · 42 min

    Antônio Sampaio and Alex von Tunzelmann on Lula’s surprise win and whether he can govern Brazil. Plus: Can Europe’s protests be policed? Oxford Street goes car-free, and mayoral elections in Toronto. See…

  3. A look ahead to Brazil’s runoff election and Monocle’s weekly quiz

    · 41 min

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco brings us the latest as Brazil heads to the polls. Plus: what we learned this week. And: who will take the quiz crown? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Language problems: The global scramble to get back online after PHP flaw discovered

    · 36 min

    A flaw in computer language led to the shutdown of websites worldwide this week. We examine the long tail of a mass cyber-security event. Plus: Can governments get out of the debt ‘doom loop’ ? See…

  5. UK fighter jets head to Saudi while Italian and French forces head to the streets

    · 38 min

    Inzamam Rashid explains why UK fighter jets are being sent to protect Saudi cities. Then: Phil Clark and Erin O’Halloran explore whether troops on the ground in France and Italy will quell protests or fan the flames.…

  6. Are we done with independence referendums? The cases of Alberta, Scotland and Catalonia

    · 40 min

    Albertans reject a referendum on independence by a clear margin. Has the tide turned against separatists in the West? And: we hear from Lars Bevanger in Oslo on the latest US-Ukraine talks. Plus: comedian Shawn…

  7. Summits and protests: France riots while Russia leaves Ukraine out of its peace proposal

    · 42 min

    Antoine Goullin reports from Paris and our panellists Charles Hecker and Zoë Grunewald discuss whether voters ever take their lead from protesters. Plus: Russia wants a US-China summit to end the war in Ukraine. See…

  8. Zelensky stands firm in Brussels as his row with Trump escalates

    · 37 min

    Zelensky’s €70bn ask exposes Europe’s fight over money and priorities. Then: what Frieze got right this year and the hospitality that keeps it running. Plus: Andrew Mueller’s What We Learned. See…

  9. Brazil scraps the six-day workweek: A win for workers or an election giveaway?

    · 39 min

    Brazil scraps the six-day workweek, BMW pulls a car offer from a far-right politician and Cyprus’s stalled Schengen bid. Plus: would you live rent-free in the Arctic? And: São Paulo’s Pulso Hotels. See…

  10. Lufthansa wins the battle to buy a stake in Tap Air Portugal

    · 38 min

    Lufthansa wins the fight for Tap, Ukraine’s access to Starlink is curbed and the Houthis strike Aramco’s HQ in Saudi Arabia. Plus: Frieze Masters and a 1930 kidnapping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  11. France is split on the budget and what to do about freezers

    · 39 min

    Live from Paris: Alexandre Kouchner and Florence Biedermann discuss the freezer fiasco and protests. Will French politicians be able to agree on a 2027 budget? Plus: Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficilli on branching out into…

  12. The Paris Auto Show: China introduces itself to the world – how will Europe respond?

    · 35 min

    Live from the Paris Auto Show: We speak with the CEO of Dacia and the chief designer of Zeekr. We also get the perspective of the US and from auto analyst and expert Felipe Munoz. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

  13. Can design and fashion events project soft power at a time of political uncertainty?

    · 37 min

    A special design and fashion edition of ‘The Monocle Daily’. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton discuss Paris Fashion Week during protests, Salone del Mobile 2027, improving our architectural diets and next week’s episode…

  14. Where next for Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on its infrastructure

    · 38 min

    With the Houthis warning Saudi Arabia to stay away from oil facilities, we consider how the Kingdom will respond. Plus: the Arctic Circle Assembly begins. Who gets to share in the new theatre of global competition?…

  15. Has Macron’s attempt to contain student protests made things worse?

    · 35 min

    Aliona Hlivco and Charles Hecker join to discuss why the Paris school protests have expanded beyond France. Then: Russia strikes a Ukraine apartment block on Vladimir Putin’s birthday. Plus: AI turns on tech creators.…

  16. Why Britain is fighting to keep its diplomatic foothold in Jerusalem

    · 41 min

    With Israel expected to close the British consulate in Jerusalem, we explore why Britain is determined to keep its diplomatic foothold in the region. Plus: Would you date in saunas? What Finns understand about communal…

  17. Lula vs Bolsonaro, round two: Brazil’s presidential election heads to a runoff

    · 36 min

    Brazil heads to a runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro. Then: protests in Spain, France and Pakistan – do they work? Plus: should pets be allowed to fly in the cabin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  18. The stakes of the Brazilian election and our favourite moments from Paris Fashion Week

    · 43 min

    Robert Bound joins ‘The Monocle Daily’ Weekly Quiz. We head to São Paulo as Brazilians prepare to head to the polls. Plus: Argentina launches a new citizenship scheme and we’re off to Paris for the very best of fashion…

  19. Iran and the US trade peace proposals and the government sets you up on a date

    · 36 min

    As Iran and the US trade peace proposals, we examine realistic diplomatic paths forward. Then: the looming Bosnian and Brazilian elections. Plus: don’t tread on my love life – governments get involved in matchmaking.…

  20. Flydubai flight emergency: what happens now? Plus: Iran tells the US to vote out Trump

    · 36 min

    After a pilot was stabbed and a plane emergency landed, we get the view from Tel Aviv. Then: has the Iran war’s unpopularity given Tehran sway in US politics? Plus: amid a global museum boom, we visit some of our…

  21. The politics of ‘Hope Again’: is optimism back or are voters exhausted by crises?

    · 34 min

    As Andy Burnham gives his first Labour conference speech as UK leader, will his politics of hope strike a chord or ring hollow? Then: Tucker Carlson sits down with Andrew Tuck in Abu Dhabi. Plus: The beauty of…

  22. What’s the true cost of co-operation?

    · 42 min

    As the UK investigates an incident near an RAF base that’s used by the US military and the EU discusses incorporating a Nato-style defence pact, Andrew Mueller asks his guests about the hidden risks of alliances. See…

  23. Is neutrality all that it’s cracked up to be?

    · 37 min

    As Switzerland prepares to vote on enforcing its neutral status, Benno Zogg from the Swiss Federal Department of Defence explains what this would mean for security. Plus: will Rob Bound actually win the weekly quiz…

  24. Diesel shortages: How seriously should we take a potential US exports ban?

    · 39 min

    Carole Walker and Anand Menon discuss Donald Trump’s threat to ban diesel exports. Plus: Australia’s OpenAI hack and the best places to retire. And: a preview of our new podcast, Konfekt Conversations. See…

  25. What can the US achieve by grounding Iranian flights?

    · 40 min

    Will paralysing Iran’s airports help Washington? Then: Donald Trump calls Cuba a “failed state” and Bordeaux residents get a say in how their city’s money is spent. And: a novel way for bookworms to fall in love. See…

  26. Donald Trump speaks at the UN General Assembly – but is anyone still listening?

    · 37 min

    The US president addresses the UN General Assembly amid a row over press freedom. Then: France responds to fuel protests and Seoul’s mayor pushes for more green city spaces. And: Do you feel younger than your actual…

  27. A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies

    · 34 min

    Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effective, or ethical, than military might? Plus: mayors of the world gather to swap…

  28. Why the first Duma elections since the outbreak of the Ukraine war matter to Russia

    · 28 min

    Russians go to the polls across three days to elect a new State Duma. Then: The Michelin Keys list 2026, Burberry’s trench coat at the V&A and What We Learned. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026: Is there a future for the old-school news anchor?

    · 41 min

    The Monocle Daily team broadcast live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit. Tonight we ask: can foreign news organisations flourish in the UAE’s media landscape? Is there a future for the old-school…

  30. Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026

    · 36 min

    The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. What’s preventing progress when it comes to Israel negotiations?

    · 36 min

    Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary’s fresh start be a blueprint for Europe? Plus: Monocle at the Arab Media Summit and would you buy a dupe…

  32. Do North Korean rockets and threats have new implications for South Korea and the US?

    · 38 min

    Pyongyang boasts of new powers after Saturday's missile launches. Then: Is Rubio playing the right game; is Trump the “smart president” who can save us from AI; and could department-store sales hold hope for humanity?…

  33. Reflections on the September 11 anniversary, from London to New York

    · 52 min

    Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé, Anita Riotta and Chris Cermak reflect on the 25th anniversary of September 11. Plus: the Japanese-American artist, Miya Ando, who designed London’s September 11 memorial. See…

  34. Ukraine strikes deep into the Russian Arctic’s gas heartland

    · 37 min

    Ukraine hits the Russian Arctic in the deepest strike of the war to date. Then: Bayeux Tapestry mania in London and the escalator dilemma in South Korea. And: a preview of Konfekt’s Autumn issue. See…

  35. Warned by Iran and pressured by the US: South Korea’s Strait of Hormuz dilemma

    · 36 min

    What would happen if South Korea joined the war against Iran? Then: why are so many Republicans a no-show at Trump’s new convention? And: how closely should we listen to AI whistleblowers? See omnystudio.com/listener…

  36. Backlash from Israel as the UK, France and Canada ban imports from West Bank settlements

    · 33 min

    Israel angry as the UK, France and Canada ban imports from West Bank settlements. Then: Odesa considers prohibiting the Russian language in the arts. And: How could a ban on lying in politics be enforced? See…

  37. Is Germany’s far-right firewall about to crumble?

    · 39 min

    As the AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt, how strong is Germany’s firewall against the far right? Then: Is the US concerned about Europe’s space agenda? And: How can a country bounce back after record tourist complaints? See…

  38. What does Giorgia Meloni’s milestone mean for Europe’s far-right?

    · 33 min

    The Italian prime minister has beaten Silvio Berlusconi’s record to lead the country’s longest-serving postwar government. We look at what the recipe of her success has been and how this achievement might inspire other…

  39. Will Russian interference derail Europe’s future elections?

    · 37 min

    What can be done to stop Russia meddling in European elections? Then: France and the UK boost their historic ties. And: South Korea unveils plans for a second presidential office and a new national assembly in Sejong.…

  40. Has the US found a way to beat Iran at its own game?

    · 37 min

    As strikes resume, we discuss whether the Iran war could stretch on forever. Then: are democratic socialists going to ruin US capitalism? Could a new secretary-general rebrand the UN? And what the hell is an “aura…

  41. Putin the puppeteer and, the art of being helpful

    · 35 min

    As Vladimir Putin tells Iran it has Moscow’s support, what is he saying to Washington? Then: is the UAE trying to make itself indispensable around the world? Plus: has the price of gold made museum heists less…

  42. Has Germany lost its aversion to war?

    · 38 min

    As Chancellor Merz prepares to point the finger at Moscow for hybrid attacks in Leipzig, how has Germany’s foreign policy changed over the last few years? Plus: When does Japanese etiquette go too far? See…

  43. How brands can overcome prestige dilution and Monocle’s weekly quiz

    · 38 min

    We examine the steep decline of the loyalty scheme and spotlight two luxury brands that are bucking the trend. Plus: Andrew Mueller defends his title in the weekly quiz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

  44. John Ratcliffe’s in-person Moscow meeting: could it have been an email?

    · 40 min

    As Moscow confirms the director of the CIA’s not-so-clandestine visit, we discuss what was on the agenda. Then: The Butcher of Bosnia dies and Syria starts shopping. Plus: Should you consider hotel-first trips? See…

  45. Oman and Pakistan are rewriting the rules of mediation – will this help or hinder a US-Iran deal?

    · 40 min

    Amid Oman’s negotiations with Iran, how is mediation changing? Then: Can a national crisis have a silver lining for soft power? Plus: Is Trump hoping to give 1968 a run for its money when it comes to the US convention?…

  46. Will the West normalise relations with Syria?

    · 36 min

    The US has removed Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism after 47 years. What will this actually mean in practice? Then: does the way political parties are funded affect democratic integrity? Plus: why is the Middle…

  47. The war of propaganda: how to read between the lines

    · 45 min

    Guy de Launey and the panellists discuss how to understand the reality of a situation when two sparring countries are bloviating. Plus: is fishing the EU’s downfall? And: a book revealing the hidden characters of Cuba.…

  48. Live from Zürich: How will the upgraded China trade deal affect Swiss business?

    · 39 min

    Emma Nelson is joined by Erich Hoesli and Eveline Rosa to discuss the elimination of tariffs on almost all Swiss exports to China and whether learning a new language can AI-proof your career. Plus: Swiss trends in the…

  49. How would the US pulling troops from the Gulf shift regional power dynamics?

    · 34 min

    The US is mulling a major troop pull-back from the Gulf – is this a victory for Iran? Then: What will Latin Americans give up for security? Plus: Monocle’s September issue has some useful life lessons. See…

  50. Is the Gordie Howe International Bridge a symbol of all that’s going wrong between the US and Canada?

    · 31 min

    Are Trump’s tariff threats against Canada burning bridges with the US’s favourite neighbour? Then: Meta on trial, hardship bonuses for diplomats and does bigger mean better when it comes to airports? See…

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