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
Friday 2 January
1/2/2026
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:40:32
A look ahead to 2026
1/1/2026
We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe's security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV's first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle's upcoming travel plans.
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Duration:00:36:12
Wednesday 31 December
12/31/2025
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:33:27
Tuesday 30 December
12/30/2025
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:32:23
Monday 29 December
12/29/2025
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:37:04
The year in fashion, design and hospitality
12/26/2025
We recap the biggest design events of the year with Grace Charlton and Nic Monisse and unpack 2025's travel trends Plus: We meet the CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, Chris Hartley, at ILTM in Cannes.
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Duration:00:33:52
The year in culture
12/25/2025
In this special episode, we explore the year that was in film and theatre. Plus: Wine recommendations for the holidays, including the sparkling stuff to toast the new year.
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Duration:00:33:07
The year in global affairs
12/24/2025
A special episode dedicated to the biggest stories in affairs and diplomacy from around the globe.
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Duration:00:37:46
Tuesday 23 December
12/23/2025
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:37:24
Monday 22 December
12/22/2025
Emma Nelson delivers Monocle Radio's essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
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Duration:00:38:13
Shifting Western priorities, from Europe and the US to Asia
12/19/2025
We assess the US defence authorisation bill and the EU summit in Brussels. Plus: an update on the Bondi Beach attack, a rail corridor for Angola and Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ for the year.
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Duration:00:58:56
The EU decides on Russia’s assets, France’s social security vote and bartenders wanted in Saudi Arabia
12/18/2025
European leaders vote on whether to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine, France’s social security bill and the end of Air Albania. Plus: newspapers, musician Tiago Caetano and bartenders wanted in Saudi Arabia.
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Duration:00:58:07
Europe establishes a Ukraine war damages body, Christmas returns to Bethlehem and aviation news
12/17/2025
The latest on Ukraine’s peace plan, Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem, new cultural platform ‘Der Pavilion’ in St Moritz, Brazilian telenovelas head to the US and aviation news.
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Duration:00:58:59
How will the Bondi beach attack affect the security landscape?
12/16/2025
As authorities stand accused of lax security at Bondi Beach, we assess what could have been done differently. Plus: Ukraine talks in Berlin and why France is delaying an EU trade deal with Latin American nations.
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Duration:00:58:57
How will Australia cope with the Bondi beach shooting?
12/15/2025
As Australians grieve yesterday’s shooting at Bondi beach, how will the government respond to the crisis? Nick Bryant, Latika Bourke and Allison Kaplan Summer weigh in. Plus: Chile election results and Jimmy Lai’s verdict.
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Duration:00:58:16
The global reaction as the US seizes a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
12/12/2025
Caracas accuses the US of “theft” and “international piracy” after its forces seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
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Duration:00:59:09
China-Japan tensions: Why the US is backing Japan
12/11/2025
Why the US is backing Japan after Chinese radars locked on to Japanese jets at the weekend. And: Belgrade is finally getting a metro – but will it arrive on time?
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Duration:00:58:59
Lithuania sounds the alarm over Belarussian balloons. Is Europe still too soft on provocation?
12/10/2025
Belarussian weather balloons are testing the patience of Nato member Lithuania, with the latest incursion raising fresh security concerns and prompting the government to declare a nationwide emergency. Monocle’s Andrew Mueller and exiled Belarussian journalist Hanna Liubakova discuss how much harassment Europe is prepared to tolerate from a Moscow ally.
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Duration:00:57:40
Ukraine peace talks, Beijing might be about to sit down with Taiwan and aviation news
12/9/2025
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky sits down with European leaders, Xi Jinping could be about to meet Taiwan’s government and Paramount launches a cash offer for Warner Bros. Plus: Aviation news and Corinthia Hotels at ILTM.
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Duration:00:58:27
Syria marks a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad
12/8/2025
As Syrians celebrate ‘Liberation Day’, we get the mood on the ground in Damascus and assess how far the country has come. Then: Hong Kong’s local elections in the wake of deadly fires and the future of Hollywood as Netflix buys Warner Bros Discovery. Plus: Monocle’s Christmas market in Paris.
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Duration:00:57:44