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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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58:58

Zelensky arrives in Riyadh before US talks

The Globalist ·

2025/03/11

As Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Riyadh, we assess the chances of a ceasefire with Russia and the role of backchannel diplomacy. And we ask what Syria’s latest deadly outburst of sectarian conflict means for stability in the region. Plus, we mark 14 years since Japan’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, bring you the latest from the Nordics and head to Cannes for the opening day of Mipim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

The Globalist ·

2025/03/10

As US and Ukraine officials meet for the first time since the public spat between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, what might be the diplomatic way forward? Then: we turn to Romania to examine the effects of foreign influence on its election, profile the new leader of Canada’s Liberals and get the latest design news. Plus: our team touches down in Cannes for Mipim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:10

How will the EU bolster its defences?

The Globalist ·

2025/03/07

As EU leaders wrap up a special summit in Brussels, we look at Europe’s plan for defence and for Ukraine. Then: South Korea launches its first bid for an ICJ seat and Ukraine’s intelligence and security woes. Plus: reports from contemporary art fair Arco Madrid and a preview of the Milan Triennale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:35

Macron on Europe, the US and Ukraine

The Globalist ·

2025/03/06

As Emmanuel Macron makes a televised speech to address concerns over support for Ukraine and European relations with the US, Simon Bouvier joins Emma Nelson to discuss the French president’s priorities. Then: is the annexation of Greenland by the US inevitable? Plus: the first non-Japanese studio to design a bullet train and Louis Vuitton launches makeup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Trump’s annual address to Congress

The Globalist ·

2025/03/05

The US president answers his critics in a speech before Congress after a whirlwind day of tariffs and suspended Ukraine aid. Then: the Arab summit’s plan for Gaza, the 13th Global Terrorism Index, aviation news and how chardonnay sales are benefiting from ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

New US tariffs take effect

The Globalist ·

2025/03/04

We discuss Beijing’s response as Donald Trump’s long-promised tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico come into effect. Then: could Giorgia Meloni become the unlikely bridge between the US and Europe? Plus: Paris Fashion Week kicks off, a check-in at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and remembering the late Jack Vettriano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Where does Ukraine go from here?

The Globalist ·

2025/03/03

We analyse a critical weekend in geopolitics with Ukrainian MP Yevheniia Kravchuk, a view from the ground of the London summit with Vincent McAviney, reactions from Steve Crawshaw and Monocle’s Chris Lord. Plus: Asia aviation news and the Oscar results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

The heart of the deal: Zelensky in Washington

The Globalist ·

2025/02/28

As the president of Ukraine travels to the White House to negotiate his country’s future, Chris Cermak is joined by Ukrainian MP Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze. Then: is the France-Algeria migration pact doomed? Plus: the Art Basel Awards, Japan’s cargo-only bullet train and ‘What We Learned’ this week with Andrew Mueller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:44

European leaders rally for Ukraine and Europe’s...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/27

Why European leaders made a show of strength in Kyiv as the US steps back. We explore how Riyadh is positioning itself on the frontline of diplomacy; keep an eye on the election in Poland after the dust settles in Germany; assess the effect of Lunar New Year domestic travel on China’s airlines; and examine why the next generation of luxury watchmakers is coming from Japan. Plus: the cheese war between Switzerland and France is maturing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

The Globalist ·

2025/02/27

As the US House of Representatives passes a budget resolution that calls for trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts, we discuss what a huge victory for Donald Trump will mean for the US. Then: tension between China and Taiwan ramps up. Plus: Monocle magazine’s March issue, the future of the office space and Fernando Augusto Pacheco with a cultural round-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:52

Israel-Hamas ceasefire finds new footing

The Globalist ·

2025/02/26

We explore the latest in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas with our Middle East correspondent, Leila Molana-Allen. Then: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol makes closing arguments in his impeachment trial and the US sees a curious return of measles. Plus Bill Browder on US-Russia sanctions and Oscars CEO Bill Kramer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:55

Germany at the polls

The Globalist ·

2025/02/24

As Germany votes on who will lead the country for the next four years, Monocle’s Chris Cermak joins Emma Nelson from Berlin to discuss what comes next. Plus: we get the latest from Syria, Canada’s flag turns 60, highlights from Japan’s stationary awards and the Salon d’Agriculture takes place in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

Ukraine-US tensions deepen: what’s next?

The Globalist ·

2025/02/21

Trading of insults, a cancelled joint press conference and the refusal to sign a draft UN resolution condemning Russia’s aggression. We examine the deepening feud between Ukraine and the US and what it means for the prospect of peace. We’re also in Berlin as Germany prepares to head to the polls. Then: a look ahead to midterm elections in the Philippines and a conversation about Birkenstock and artistic copyright. Plus: theatre news, Design Biennale Rotterdam and ‘What We

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58:59

Yoon Suk Yeol’s criminal trial begins

The Globalist ·

2025/02/20

As South Korea tries a sitting president in a criminal court for the first time in its history, John Nilsson-Wright and Steven Borowiec join Emma Nelson to discuss where the country’s political crisis could go next. Plus: London Fashion Week begins, journalist Steven Erlanger on Germany’s elections and what to expect from Frieze LA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Taiwan: the other looming conflict

The Globalist ·

2025/02/19

While the US seeks reconciliation with Russia, it angers China by quietly dropping reference to opposing Taiwan’s independence. Then: Turkey detains PKK suspects, what Ukraine thinks of the US-Russia talks, South Korea’s secret sauce joins Unesco list and tech news with David Phelan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:01

US-Russia talks begin in Riyadh

The Globalist ·

2025/02/18

We discuss Washington and Moscow’s push for peace in Ukraine, without Kyiv or Brussels at the table. Then: China’s president, Xi Jinping, signals that Beijing is open for business as he courts private-sector innovation. Plus: a flip through the international papers, design news and a jolt of caffeine at Monocle’s newly opened Paris café.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:38

European leaders to hold emergency summit

The Globalist ·

2025/02/17

As European leaders announce an emergency meeting to discuss Ukraine, Suzanne Lynch joins Emma Nelson to consider where ceasefire talks might go next. Plus: the African Union Summit examines the future of the continent; a look at the effects of the Santorini earthquake on hospitality; and the Japanese IT company offering ‘hangover leave’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:47

Car attack rattles first day of the Munich Security...

The Globalist ·

2025/02/14

Monocle is in Munich with the latest on the “terror attack” as the Bavarian capital kicks off its high-stakes security conference. Plus: China-UK talks revive, Nordic news and why romance bookshops are booming. Then: a special interview with the prime minister of the Solomon Islands, the honourable Jeremiah Manele.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Modi at the White House and Erdogan in Islamabad

The Globalist ·

2025/02/13

As Narendra Modi becomes the fourth head of state to visit the White House during Donald Trump’s second term, Maya Sharma and Natasha Lindstaedt discuss the tensions that lie beneath the bonhomie. Then: Turkey’s president goes to Pakistan and the Munich Security Conference begins. Also on the programme: could K-Pop be South Korea’s secret weapon against Trump’s trade war? Plus: we speak with Rainer Stampfer, president of global operations at Four Seasons Hotels and

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58:58

Will Canada and the EU join forces?

The Globalist ·

2025/02/12

Justin Trudeau visits Brussels as Donald Trump imposes tariffs on allies; Sudan’s civil war enters a new phase; and Denmark reports a historic low of asylum seekers. Plus: Saïd Business School’s Soumitra Dutta at Dubai’s World Governments Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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