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The Briefing

A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media.

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32:51

Phase two of the ceasefire: what comes next for Gaza?

The Briefing ·

2026/01/15

As Steve Witkoff announces the next stage of Trump’s 20-point peace plan, we discuss what comes next for Gaza. Then: Thomas Chatterton Williams gives us his take on the ICE protests and subsequent unrest. Plus: Monocle’s team on the ground at Paris Déco Off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:04

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi plans snap...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/14

Will a snap vote give Sanae Takaichi the mandate that she seeks to push forward her agenda? Plus: China’s strategic support for Iran and we interview Caroline Avedon, the curator of the Richard Avedon: Facing West exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

25:00

Donald Trump issues financial warnings. Plus: an...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/13

Donald Trump threatens a 25 per cent tariff on any nation that conducts business with Iran, while also applying pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. We look at the global and domestic ramifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:57

Venezuela releases political prisoners, business news...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/12

Political prisoners are released in Venezuela as the US president, Donald Trump, meets with oil executives. Then: Business news and we look at Brazilian cinema at the Golden Globes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:26

Russia’s reactions to US operations in Venezuela

The Briefing ·

2026/01/09

We assess how the seizure of Venezuelan tankers will be viewed in Moscow and whether it has any bearing on broader US-Russia relations. Plus: a day of mourning in Switzerland to honour the 40 victims of the Crans-Montana fire on New Year’s Eve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:25

Tractors park at the Arc de Triomphe to protest a...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/08

Tractors have gathered in front of the Arc de Triomphe in a show of dissent against a European trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur. Plus: what an invasion of Taiwan would actually look like and three exhibitions to have on your radar in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:32

Will Venezuela hand over 50 million barrels of oil to...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/07

As Donald Trump unveils his plan for Venezuela to turn over millions of oil barrels to the US, we assess how viable this ambition might be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

26:33

Venezuela: Mission not accomplished?

The Briefing ·

2026/01/06

Did Donald Trump declare victory too soon? We analyse the next steps in Venezuela with Nick Redman of Oxford Analytica. Plus: Ukraine’s cabinet shake-up and a look-ahead to Maison&Objet in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:51

What does Trump’s audacious attack on Venezuela mean...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/05

We assess what Venezuela says about Donald Trump’s foreign-policy approach and what it means for Europe as leaders prepare for a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris. Plus: Switzerland identifies the victims of a fire in Crans-Montana. And: how China can manage its economy in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:41

Friday 2 January

The Briefing ·

2026/01/02

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:20

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Benjamin Smith to discuss...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/01

A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the world's largest airline groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

26:29

Wednesday 31 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/31

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:57

Tuesday 30 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/30

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:32

Monday 29 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/29

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:18

Tyler Brûlé is joined by William P Lauder – the...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/26

A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the largest prestige beauty organisations in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:12

Christmas Day special

The Briefing ·

2025/12/25

Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountain resort in Slovenia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:33

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Jean-Claude Biver for a look...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/24

A special episode dedicated the art of watchmaking with Jean-Claude BiverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:54

Tuesday 23 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/23

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

34:48

Monday 22 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/22

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:14

Reforming the US-Israel relationship and how...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/19

Andrew P Miller, the former deputy assistant secretary of state for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, on how Washington and Tel Aviv’s relationship should change. Plus: a new insight into urban policy and Konfekt’s best hosting tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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