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The Globalist

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.

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58:17

Venezuela prepares for a US attack and tariffs slam...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/13

Venezuela is preparing guerrilla-style resistance in the case of a US attack and the UK halts some intelligence-sharing with Washington over increasingly unpredictable offensives in the Caribbean. Then: Saudi Arabia hosts Tourise. Plus: Japan’s carmakers feel the sting of US tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:35

Iraq’s parliamentary elections and a new EU...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/12

Iraq holds parliamentary elections plagued by political boycotts and voter disillusionment. Can they buck the trend? Then: will a new EU intelligence community secure the bloc’s international standing? Plus: the latest aviation news and Abu Dhabi’s cultural offerings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Ukraine’s energy companies fighting to keep heat and...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/11

We explore life on the ground in Ukraine with a charity founder and the business editor of the ‘Kyiv Independent’ as Russian attacks limit the country’s ability to provide heat and electricity to its citizens. Plus: The Booker Prize winner and Christie’s London head of jewellery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Syria announces itself on the international stage:...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/10

Syria’s leader can celebrate the UN Security Council lifting sanctions, just ahead of his visit to the White House today. Plus: We ask the founders of A Land for All: is there is a better two-state solution for the Middle East? Also: Baillie Gifford Prize winner Helen Garner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Viktor Orbán at the White House: can Hungary’s PM...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/07

Donald Trump hosts Hungary’s prime minister, who hopes that Russian oil won’t be on the meeting agenda. Plus: What next for Hamas, news from the Mediterranean and can you guess the Louvre’s password?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Morocco celebrates as the world gambles with Western...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/06

Morocco has declared a national holiday after UN powers recognised its plans for Western Sahara. But what if the Trump administration and others miscalculated in the name of peace? Plus: why the Summit of the Americas is cancelled and the latest from World Travel Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Why does Russia care so much about the Ukrainian city...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/05

We discuss the significance of the fierce battles around the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Plus: the results of a series of US elections, the State of Asia conference in Zürich and the Tokyo International Film Festival comes to a close. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:01

What’s in a name? Taiwan’s recognition in Estonia...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/04

Taiwan’s ongoing battle for resignation has stalled in Estonia over the naming of its representation. Plus: The director of Dubai Design Week, Natasha Carella; and OK Go frontman Damian Kulash on why the music video lives on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

The Novi Sad anniversary protests and Australia’s...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/03

Serbians gather in Novi Sad for protests marking a year since the station-canopy collapse that killed 16 people. Plus: US nuclear testing, Victoria’s Indigenous treaty, London’s oldest Islamic bookshop and theatre news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

A 12 out of 10 meeting: Trump lowers tariffs on...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/31

After a meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies seems to go better than expected, we discuss the ramifications for the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Trump and Xi meet in Seoul and raids in Rio de Janeiro

The Globalist ·

2025/10/30

Presidents Trump and Xi hold a consequential meeting in Seoul to iron out trade relations. Is progress possible? Plus: police raids rip through Rio de Janeiro and the Dutch election results. Then: are you faster than the Slovakian pedestrian speed limit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Dutch elections, Lebanon seeks to disarm Hezbollah...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/29

Dutch voters head to the polls, Lebanon’s race to disarm Hezbollah, Australia’s PM heads to Malaysia and the US government shutdown’s impact on aviation. Plus: the ‘Perfume, sculpture of the invisible’ exhibition in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:53

Trump says he will solve the Afghanistan-Pakistan...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/28

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan continue. Will Trump’s intervention help? Then: Canada’s ambitions for a trade agreement with the Philippines. Plus: European aerospace companies look to build a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Asean leaders meet and Pope Leo heads to Turkey

The Globalist ·

2025/10/27

The Asean summit kicks off in Kuala Lumpur as the world watches trade negotiations between China and the US. Then: Argentinians head to the polls, Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip and we take you to the Helsinki Book Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:53

EU and US sanctions on Russia, Art Basel Paris and...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/24

Moscow is hit with new sanctions from the EU and the US, we explore Art Basel Paris, hear how tariffs are reshaping the superyacht industry and get the latest business news. Plus: newspapers and ‘What We Learned’ this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:34

EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/23

We discuss the European Council meeting and what’s on the agenda for today’s high-profile talks. Plus: Ramaphosa’s Asia tour, Germany takes on AI, the soft power of football and food news from Tokyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:27

President Erdoğan embarks on Gulf tour pursuing a...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/22

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visits the Gulf, Japan stocks hit record high and the Berlin Process Summit 2025 begins. Plus: The rise of microdramas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

Japan’s new prime minister, what’s next for Israel...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/21

Japan has a new prime minister, the next phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, how Russian drones have impacted politics in Poland, L’Oréal acquires Kering’s beauty portfolio and we meet alt-pop star Allie X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:50

The US-Australia meeting: are critical minerals...

The Globalist ·

2025/10/20

Anthony Albanese travels to Washington for his first formal meeting with Donald Trump since the US president took office.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:58

Zelensky and Trump to meet at the White House

The Globalist ·

2025/10/17

As the presidents of Ukraine and the United States prepare to meet in Washington, we explore how much support will be on offer this time around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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