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
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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
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Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
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info@monocle.com
Episodes
Nato agrees to a 5 per cent defence spend by 2035 as the US hails a “big win”
6/26/2025
As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East.
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Duration:00:58:57
Trump’s Iran-Israel ceasefire resumes: how long will this one last?
6/25/2025
As the US president announces a second ceasefire between Israel and Iran, we examine how likely this one is to hold.
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Duration:00:58:58
Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire proposed by president Trump
6/24/2025
The latest as Iran and Israel confirm that they’ve agreed to the terms of a truce after 12 days of fighting. Plus: the Nato Summit in The Hague and Europe's growing need for TNT.
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Duration:00:58:55
“A spectacular, military success”: Trump declares victory as the world awaits Iran’s response to US strikes
6/23/2025
As the aftershocks of the B2 bombers reverberate across the world, we get the view from the region and beyond. Plus: A Nato-summit preview, Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Emma Nelson from Paris.
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Duration:00:58:41
Thailand’s government teeters on the brink of collapse. Is a coup imminent?
6/20/2025
We get the view on the ground in Bangkok as a secret recording of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plunges the country into political turmoil.
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Duration:00:58:51
How are Iranians viewing conflict with Israel? Plus: shifts in the media landscape and Danish design
6/19/2025
As the potential for war, regime change and nuclear armament surrounds Iran, we ask how its people are living the moment. Then: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and the best of Danish design.
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Duration:00:58:51
Qatar Airways soars to new heights and the view from Art Basel 2025
6/18/2025
Monocle’s editorial director and chairman, Tyler Brûlé, and Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, discuss Qatar Airways being named the best airline in the world. Then: we’re off to Abu Dhabi, Basel and Copenhagen.
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Duration:00:58:56
The Israel-Iran war continues to broaden: what comes next?
6/17/2025
As the war between Israel and Iran expands, we explore what role mediation has left to play.
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Duration:00:57:26
The G7 meets in Canada as Israel and Iran on the brink
6/16/2025
World leaders in Canada react to another burgeoning global conflict. Then: we get the latest from the Middle East and Alberta. Plus: Kering's reported next CEO.
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Duration:00:58:49
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s first crash: What next for the plane maker?
6/13/2025
We give you the latest on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad and discuss the possible causes and consequences for Boeing of the first fatal 787 Dreamliner accident. Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, joins the show.
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Duration:00:58:55
ICE protests continue across the US – and how Lötschental is recovering from a landslide
6/12/2025
Protests against Donald Trump’s ICE crackdown continue across the US. Plus: we discuss Blatten’s landslide and how the village will rebuild, and meet the team at the Grand Hotel Belvedere.
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Duration:00:58:32
The UK sanctions Israeli ministers. Plus: how will military deployment affect LA?
6/11/2025
Live from Zürich. We discuss the UK's decision to sanction two Israeli ministers and consider how military presence will affect the LA community. Plus: we hear from the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino.
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Duration:01:00:25
Why Javier Milei’s Israel visit is provoking tension in the region
6/10/2025
Argentinian and Israeli leaders meet to confirm a deepening of ties. Plus: the latest on the protests in Los Angeles.
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Duration:00:58:58
UK hosts Nato chief, Mark Rutte, as Trump pushes 5 per cent defence-spending plan
6/9/2025
European countries answer the call to spend more on defence as the UK hosts Nato chief, Mark Rutte. Plus: Italy’s citizenship referendum takes place.
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Duration:01:00:49
After Elon Musk’s outburst, will Republicans turn on Trump?
6/6/2025
Elon Musk has called on Republicans to oppose the “big, beautiful bill”. Will they heed his call? HJ Mai reports from the US capital.
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Duration:00:58:57
Germany’s chancellor touches down in Washington – but can Merz solder transatlantic ties?
6/5/2025
Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, arrives in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with president Trump. Plus: Bulgaria gets the green light for the euro.
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Duration:00:59:19
Lee Jae-mung wins South Korea’s presidential elections
6/4/2025
Following months of political turmoil, South Korea chooses a new president. We get a view of the results from key cities of Seoul and Busan. Plus: We unpick Meloni and Macron's meeting in Rome and London’s Serpentine Pavilion is revealed.
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Duration:00:58:54
Ukraine-Russia peace talks
6/3/2025
We bring the latest from the second round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul.
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Duration:00:58:57
Poland’s presidential vote
6/2/2025
Poland's presidential election comes to a close and Dior announces their new creative director.
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Duration:00:58:41
Where do US tariffs go from here?
5/30/2025
As Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are ruled unlawful, we discuss the reactions from the US and Europe.
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Duration:00:59:00