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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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30:36

Brazil prepares to host G20 summit

The Briefing ·

2024/11/15

Brazil is set to host the G20 summit with world leaders expected to focus on social inclusion, global reform and sustainability. But will it be overshadowed by president-elect Trump? Plus: Marine Le Pen battles to stay on the ballot in French courts, secret plans for pay-per-mile driving in London and an Asian news roundup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:53

China’s push to bolster ties with Latin America

The Briefing ·

2024/11/14

As Xi Jinping inaugurates a $1.3bn port during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Peru, we discuss China’s expanding influence in South America ahead of next week’s G20 summit. Plus: is Cop29 doomed to fail? And: we head to Italy for ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:47

Can Elon Musk boost US government efficiency?

The Briefing ·

2024/11/13

President-elect Donald Trump has made Elon Musk a cost-cutting tsar as the head of a newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Then: we examine how the violence in Amsterdam surrounding a football match involving an Israeli team unfolded. Plus: how Finns combat the winter blues and the surge in Americans looking to move abroad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:29

Trump’s cabinet takes shape

The Briefing ·

2024/11/12

US president-elect Trump has begun forming his new cabinet. We examine what the White House hopefuls could bring to their roles. Then: world leaders descend on Lima for the Apec summit. Plus: we dig through the archives at Magnum Photos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:30

Confusion over Trump’s Ukraine strategy

The Briefing ·

2024/11/11

Ukraine takes the fight to Moscow amid confusion over whether Donald Trump actually spoke with Vladimir Putin over the weekend. Will Kim Jong-un be feeling “fire and fury” from the president-elect or will they be exchanging love letters once again? Plus: a round-up of the latest architecture news and a check-in with the COP29 climate summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:15

Trump appoints Susie Wiles

The Briefing ·

2024/11/08

As Trump appoints Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, Katie Gaddini joins from Washington to discuss the speculations around Trump’s cabinet appointments. Plus: violent attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam and Karen Krizanovich joins us for the latest from the world of film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:33

Kamala Harris delivers concession speech

The Briefing ·

2024/11/07

As Harris delivers her concession speech, Natasha Lindstaedt joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what Trump’s first 100 days could look like. Then: Melissa Hamilton discusses the small matter of Trump’s criminal convictions and ongoing legal problems. Plus: Nic Monisse joins from Dubai Design Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:51

US election series: The world reacts

The Briefing ·

2024/11/06

What will Donald Trump’s second presidency mean for the world? We get the global reaction from Japan, Europe and Bangkok, and look at the future of the West’s war effort in Ukraine too. Plus: we hear from Republican strategist Linda Chavez on what’s next for the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:30

US election latest and ballot cybersecurity

The Briefing ·

2024/11/05

As America goes to the polls, Monocle’s Chris Cermak joins Andrew Mueller to discuss the latest from Washington. Plus: we look at cybersecurity concerns around the ballots and Yuan Potts details the result of another important vote – the Boeing workers strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:11

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their closing...

The Briefing ·

2024/11/04

As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make a final sprint across key battleground states, we consider why the election campaign in Wisconsin has remained so close. Then: we explore Asia Society Switzerland’s annual State of Asia conference and discuss who won big at the CFDA awards. Plus: a tribute to late music legend Quincy Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:01

Climactic pitches for the US presidency

The Briefing ·

2024/11/01

We check in with Monocle’s US editor Christopher Lord in Atlanta to discuss the climactic showings of the Trump and Harris campaigns ahead of the presidential election on 5 November. Plus: the RA’s Dorfman Prize in architecture with Tim Abrahams and we hear from the minds behind A24’s new cerebral horror film, ‘Heretic’, with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:03

North Korea test-fires its long-range missile and...

The Briefing ·

2024/10/31

North Korea test-fires an upgraded, long-range missile; at least 95 people have died and many remain missing in Spain’s flash-floods; vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are both in the pivotal battleground states of Nevada and Arizona; and could Canada get its first high-speed rail service soon? Plus: an election special edition of ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:14

Russian sabotage and state-sponsored terror. Plus:...

The Briefing ·

2024/10/30

Donald Trump tells supporters in Pennsylvania that Kamala Harris doesn’t have what it takes to be president and more than fifty people die in floods in southern Spain. Then: evidence emerges of new forms of sabotage and a terrifying method of state-sponsored terror carried out by Russia. Plus: we learn who Brazil’s new mayors are and Paul Richardson on his new book, ‘Myths of Geography’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:04

How is US democracy faring?

The Briefing ·

2024/10/29

Our final US election edition ahead of 5 November is recorded from the US capital. We explore the stakes for American democracy, why trust in elections has been so hard to come by and what the world thinks of the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:52

Georgia’s disputed election

The Briefing ·

2024/10/28

Georgia’s president calls for protests as major violations are reported in the country’s elections. Plus: where do Indo-Chinese relations stand? Then: the New York City Subway celebrates 120 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:37

The EU eyes the Balkans

The Briefing ·

2024/10/25

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen meets with leaders throughout the Western Balkans to secure the enlargement of the EU. Plus: will the winners of the Austrian election get pushed out of government? Then: London’s Design Museum dives into ‘The World of Tim Burton’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:47

Aid in Lebanon and mobility in Berlin

The Briefing ·

2024/10/24

France announces a €100m aid package to support Lebanese citizens affected by the current conflict. Leaders descend on Berlin for the third annual Smart Mobility Summit hosted by Allianz. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ takes us to Uruguay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:20

Brics and record-high female employment in South Korea

The Briefing ·

2024/10/23

Brics leaders convene in Moscow as Putin looks to shore up the alliance against the West. Is it working? Plus: we discuss record-high female employment in South Korea and Chanel’s first foray into sport sponsorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:48

How is immigration affecting the US presidential...

The Briefing ·

2024/10/22

Immigration is top of mind for American voters, just two weeks ahead of the presidential election. Chris Sabatini and Ted Hesson break down how the candidates and electorate are thinking about this issue. Plus: architect Eddie Jones discusses design at the border.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:45

Israel’s plans for Iran and protests in Martinique

The Briefing ·

2024/10/21

The US investigates leaked plans for an Israeli attack on Iran. Plus: protests and curfews grip Martinique and the first edition of Tribeca Festival Lisboa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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