The Monocle Daily
Monocle
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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
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Monocle
Description:
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.
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
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to free hostages and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines
8/4/2025
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests expanding Israel’s military operations in Gaza to free hostages; Russia’s deadline for a deal approaches; the chaos engulfing the right in the UK; and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines.
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Duration:00:40:09
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Plus: ‘Salute’ to National Spritz Day
8/1/2025
We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.
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Duration:00:36:38
How will recognising a Palestinian state affect tariff deals with Trump?
7/31/2025
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, we assess what recognition of a Palestinian state means for trade deals with Washington. Then: why Europe’s roads aren’t war-ready and the importance of influencers in politics.
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Duration:00:36:38
The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked anymore?
7/30/2025
Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: The fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.
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Duration:00:40:26
The UK sets out a plan to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine
7/29/2025
The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announces a plan to recognise the state of Palestine. Then: Washington and Beijing hold a second day of trade talks. Plus: how important is ice in a drink?
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Duration:00:39:13
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and why European leaders are concerned over the EU-US trade deal
7/28/2025
Yossi Mekelberg and Patricia Cohen look at the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Europe’s reaction to the trade deal with the US, Moscow’s launch of direct flights to Pyongyang and “Ghosts of Iron Mountain”.
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Duration:00:38:16
Fancy paying the US Treasury’s $37.1trn debt? There’s a website for that
7/25/2025
As the “gifts to reduce the public debt” website causes a stir in the US with a new payment method, Monocle’s in-house team joins to discuss splitting the bill.
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Duration:00:43:15
Pragmatism vs politics at the China-EU summit
7/24/2025
As Brussels and Beijing mark 50 years of diplomacy, we discuss how simmering tensions might scupper progress.
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Duration:00:39:19
Israel passes motion backing annexation of the West Bank
7/23/2025
As the Knesset votes in favour of imposing “Israeli sovereignty” on the West Bank, we discuss how this symbolic gesture could eventually result in concrete action.
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Duration:00:44:38
Is al-Sharaa’s Syria failing to live up to Western optimism?
7/22/2025
As indirect talks between Syria and Israel resume, we discuss what lies ahead for the country’s interim leader as the fragile Druze-Bedouin ceasefire holds.
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Duration:00:40:02
Growing global frustrations with Netanyahu. Plus: How to incentivise a diaspora to return home
7/21/2025
As Israel launches an offensive in Deir al-Balah, we discuss the US’s waning patience with Benjamin Netanyahu. Then: India and China repair ties and European nations look to incentivise a return of their diaspora.
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Duration:00:38:49
Will Ukraine become a testing ground for new, foreign weapons?
7/18/2025
After a dramatic week in Ukraine, we discuss what futures lie ahead for the country’s struggle against Russia.
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Duration:00:41:58
Merz-Starmer summit in London: Will Germany and the UK answer Trump’s demands?
7/17/2025
The UK’s Keir Starmer and Germany’s Friedrich Merz reach a security pact and pledge mutual defence. Can they help Europe step up after a deal to purchase US weapons and steer them towards Ukraine?
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Duration:00:37:26
Tariffs, budgets and politics: how the West is dealing with uncertain economies
7/16/2025
Our panel considers whether or not countries should retaliate against Trump’s tariffs, if budgets announced by France and others will get deficits in order and if the public will back any of this?
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Duration:00:37:50
Israel strikes tanks in Syria amid violent clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions
7/15/2025
As violence breaks out in Syria again, Tara Kangarlou and Olga Tokariuk join Andrew Mueller to discuss what this spells out for the future of the country and relations with Israel.
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Duration:00:40:28
Deal or no deal? Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace
7/14/2025
The latest as Donald Trump gives Russia a ceasefire deadline, threatening secondary tariffs. Plus: reactions to his plan to arm Ukraine via Europe, announced at a White House meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.
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Duration:00:36:24
What’s next for US-Ukraine relations as world awaits Trump’s announcement
7/11/2025
Chris Cermak and Julia Lasica analyse whether this time is different for US-Ukraine relations as Trump telegraphs a major announcement for Monday.
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Duration:00:42:56
The UK and France reach historic nuclear-cooperation deal – and other agreements
7/10/2025
Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer reached a series of deals on nuclear cooperation, defence and migration. We analyse the negotiations that suggest there’s life yet in the Anglo-French relationship.
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Duration:00:40:41
Will Gaza finally get a ceasefire – and can the US guarantee that it holds?
7/9/2025
Israel and Hamas are reportedly nearing a ceasefire, with the Trump administration acting as a guarantor that Israel will stick to the terms. Yossi Mekelberg and Terry Stiastny discuss the details.
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Duration:00:40:09
Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?
7/8/2025
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue following Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. Then: Ukraine and Russia’s neighbours withdraw from the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personel landmines. Plus: Should the Swiss drink more wine?
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Duration:00:38:01