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
Networks:
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
Contact:
Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Frieze London kicks off a massive week for the art market
10/17/2025
Monocle’s Sophie Monaghan-Coombs on one of the biggest events on the art calendar. Plus: Leila Molana-Allen reports from the Middle East, Zelensky goes to Washington and Andrew Mueller gets a lesson in autumnal wines.
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Duration:00:37:33
French prime minister survives two votes of no confidence – but at what cost?
10/16/2025
Sébastien Lecornu keeps his job but at the expense of Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms. Plus: Why was Tony Blair given a role upholding Gaza’s ceasefire but no other European heavyweights were? And is China a friend or foe?
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Duration:00:39:52
Putin is left without a summit – is the tide turning against Russia?
10/15/2025
As Vladimir Putin cancels a summit with Arab leaders in Moscow and Pete Hegseth takes Russia to task in Brussels, is the mood shifting post-Gaza ceasefire? Plus: Germany’s “lottery conscription” and two new surveys on AI.
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Duration:00:36:59
Why the Pentagon's new press rules have been rejected by news outlets
10/14/2025
The Pentagon orders journalists to sign restrictive new rules. Plus: How long-range missiles could place Moscow in striking distance.
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Duration:00:38:03
The last 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel
10/13/2025
After more than two years in captivity, all 20 living hostages are returned by Hamas. Plus: Why Cuba is denying its military’s participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Duration:00:35:10
Can Macron’s PM ensure France avoids a snap election?
10/10/2025
As the French president meets with party chiefs to discuss his new prime minister, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, Simon Bouvier, joins to discuss.
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Duration:00:43:22
Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced
10/9/2025
As the Israeli cabinet votes on a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and see the hostages returned, we discuss how successful this agreement might be in the long term.
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Duration:00:33:46
Is France heading for a snap election?
10/8/2025
As the French PM remains optimistic about a budget, despite his resignation, we discuss the likelihood of a snap election. Plus: National Guard troops in Chicago, Everest hikers are saved and have you ever called in sick after work drinks?
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Duration:00:38:26
From Japan to the Czech Republic, is the centre-right doomed to be outflanked by conservative populism?
10/7/2025
We discuss the course of the war in Gaza two years on from the Hamas attacks and the best-case scenario from here. Plus: The centre-right’s struggle against populists. And: Have we lost the ability to read long works?
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Duration:00:40:41
Gaza ceasefire negotiations begin in Egypt and France looks for a new prime minister once again
10/6/2025
Panellists John Everard and Erin O’Halloran on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, France’s prime minister resigns and a judge blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland. Plus: ‘Human History on Drugs’.
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Duration:00:36:06
US government shutdown, alcohol to keep air passengers happy and Palestine’s Taybeh Brewing Co
10/3/2025
Monocle’s Chris Cermak and Laura Kramer look at the US government shutdown as it enters its third day. Plus: perks airlines use to keep customers happy and we visit Taybeh Brewing Co in the West Bank.
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Duration:00:39:34
Germany claims to have arrested members of Hamas. Plus: Rising numbers of Gen-Z protest movements
10/2/2025
We consider whether Hamas has begun conducting international operations as Berlin claims to have arrested members. Then: Gen-Z led protests rise worldwide. Plus: are cities becoming too dog friendly?
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Duration:00:37:57
Why did the Taliban switch off the internet? And why does Trump want Bagram back?
10/1/2025
Our panel discusses the latest news from Afghanistan amid an internet blackout. Plus: Trump’s demands to reclaim Bagram airbase and the EU summit latest.
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Duration:00:38:34
Europe’s ‘drone wall’, Hegseth summons top military brass and why does everyone want a digital ID?
9/30/2025
EU leaders’ plans to step out of Russia’s shadow. Then: Pete Hegseth speaks to the US’s top generals, the rise of digital IDs and a European sleeper train is hit by cuts.
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Duration:00:39:50
Netanyahu and Trump meet at the White House, Moldova remains pro-EU despite Russia’s best efforts
9/29/2025
The US president, Donald Trump, hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Moldova staves off Russian interference at the ballot box, China’s new visa programme and Poland wants to limit alcohol sales.
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Duration:00:39:56
Benjamin Netanyahu address the United Nations General Assembly
9/26/2025
UNGA delegates walk out en masse during the address of Israel’s prime minister. Plus: France’s billionaires fight back, Monocle’s new issue and what we learned this week.
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Duration:00:33:57
Palestine’s president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses UN Assembly
9/25/2025
Palestine’s president addresses the UN General Assembly as more countries recognise his embattled state. Plus: Drones shut down Danish airports, Trump replaces Biden’s White House portrait and toilet codes in Seoul are leaked online.
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Duration:00:38:12
Germany leads the way for Europe’s rearmament. Plus: The legacy of Chinese architect Kongjian Yu
9/24/2025
Europe plans to rearm by 2030 – but is it soon enough? Then: the rise of medical disinformation as Washington links paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism. Plus: the legacy of urbanist Kongjian Yu.
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Duration:00:41:44
Trump’s UN tirade raises questions over trade, climate and alliances
9/23/2025
Live from Zürich: Trump’s combative UN speech sparks debate on trade and multilateralism. Rajesh Mirchandani weighs in, while Aleksandra Tirziu and Remko Tanis discuss India-Europe relations, China in Africa and Trump-Xi prospects.
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Duration:00:35:45
Trump’s shadow looms large as the UN General Assembly opens
9/22/2025
Live from Zürich: As world leaders convene at the UN General Assembly, is the organisation facing a crisis? Plus: Austria pushes back against Eurovision boycotts; and can hard liquor make learning languages easy?
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Duration:00:41:58