The Globalist
Monocle
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Networks:
Monocle
Description:
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.
Language:
English
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Croatia elects a new president
1/13/2025
Presidential election results are announced in Zagreb and nuclear talks between the UK, Germany, France and Iran kick off in Geneva. Then: show me the mooney! We investigate the future of lunar investment. Plus: master of wine Patrick Schmitt serves up the latest news for oenophiles.
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Duration:00:58:56
Foreign ministers tackle the path forward with Syria
1/10/2025
Foreign ministers descend on Rome to align on the bloc’s future relations with Syria. Plus, Nicolás Maduro is inaugurated in Venezuela for the third time despite a widespread belief that he stole the election. Then: how to save the rave.
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Duration:00:58:15
Ramstein Air Base meeting and US aid to Ukraine
1/9/2025
As US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin heads to Ramstein Air Base for the final time, Emma Nelson explores what the future of the country’s support for Ukraine will be. Plus: can Lebanon overcome its presidential crisis? And are Parisian police really putting on their sirens to get home for their aperitifs?
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Duration:00:58:41
Is the US softening relations with Syria?
1/8/2025
As the US begins to ease restrictions on Syria, is this the start of a softer approach by the West? Plus: the UAE becomes the largest foreign investor in Africa and London sees the biggest annual increase of luxury hotel room openings in more than a decade. Then: are portable cabanas going against Australia’s “spirit of equality”?
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Duration:00:58:54
Ukraine’s new offensive and Russian gains
1/7/2025
As Russia claims to have thwarted Ukraine’s new offensive into Kursk, Jenny Mathers joins Georgina Godwin to discuss who really has the upper hand. Plus: Trudeau resigns, Damascus airport resumes international flights and Amsterdam puts the stops on its ‘smart traffic’ plans.
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Duration:00:58:12
Preparing for Trump 2.0
1/6/2025
The latest from the US and Middle East, the Golden Globes and breaking news from nations large and small. Plus: Inga Thordar reviews the day’s newspapers.
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Duration:00:58:58
Can China keep growing?
1/3/2025
China’s economy has weakened in the past few years, will 2025 bring a reversal of fortunes? Plus, where will Beijing stand on the biggest geopolitical issues of the year?
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Duration:00:37:18
Gabrielius Landsbergis and more from the new year
1/2/2025
Agenda-setting news from the worlds of geopolitics, business and culture. Plus: Lithuania’s former foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis offers his outlook for 2025.
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Duration:00:40:13
Bring on 2025: Monocle Radio’s forecast for the year ahead
1/1/2025
Chris Cermak and guests discuss some of the biggest themes of the year ahead, from defence to travel and climate.
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Duration:00:32:35
Tuesday 31 December
12/31/2024
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Emma Nelson.
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Duration:00:34:52
Monday 30 December
12/30/2024
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from London by Georgina Godwin.
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Duration:00:39:27
Friday 27 December
12/27/2024
In-depth coverage of the day’s main news stories around the world, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin.
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Duration:00:43:43
A year in food, culture and aviation
12/26/2024
As the festive season continues, Christopher Cermak is joined by the Monocle team to review the year in food and culture. Plus: we reflect on a remarkable past 12 months in aviation.
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Duration:00:37:43
A year in fashion and design
12/25/2024
It has been another big year in fashion and design. Christopher Cermak is joined by Monocle’s teams in London and Zürich to discuss their highlights, from the runway to the pavement. Plus: HJ Mai explores the German Bundeswehr market.
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Duration:00:37:05
A year in politics
12/24/2024
As we draw nearer to the close of 2024, Christopher Cermak is joined by Nina dos Santos and a host of other regional specialists to review an unprecedented year in geopolitics.
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Duration:00:41:51
Ukraine, MH370 and ‘The Prisoners of Geography’
12/23/2024
We hear the latest from the war on Ukraine as Olga Tokariuk joins Emma Nelson from Chernivtsi. Plus: the search for flight MH370 continues and best-selling author Tim Marshall joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what goes into a decent quiz about geopolitics.
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Duration:00:41:50
Time for a Gaza ceasefire
12/20/2024
Is the time finally ripe for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas? Plus: Ukraine’s Ark Project with Czech help, why the US government could shut down on Saturday and the world’s first luxury theme park.
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Duration:00:58:58
Israel’s buffer and Asheville’s recovery
12/19/2024
Border tensions in Syria continue as Israel claims it will maintain a buffer zone in the country. Plus: a look at Asheville’s hurricane recovery, a flick through Monocle’s Greece handbook and how Portugal’s passports are getting a makeover.
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Duration:00:58:56
What’s the diplomatic way forward for Syria?
12/18/2024
The European Union is reopening its delegation in Syria while France is sending envoys to Damascus. How can diplomacy help rebuild the country? Then: we look at what Moscow describes as “inevitable retribution” towards Ukraine following the killing of a top general. Plus: Ecowas approves three-nation exit from the bloc, Taiwan gets new US-made tanks to boost its defences and ‘Le Monde’ newspaper turns 80.
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Duration:00:59:04
Russia-Ukraine: is the war at a turning point?
12/17/2024
As reports emerge of significant losses to North Korean troops fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, we assess whether the war between Moscow and Kyiv is at a turning point. Then: Israel’s isolationism continues as it shutters its Dublin embassy. Plus: transport changes in London, fashion news, ‘Forbes’ magazine opens a private-members’ club and we remember India’s legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain.
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Duration:00:58:51