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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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28:40

Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech and the...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/23

Kamala Harris accepts her party’s presidential nomination amid rapturous applause at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also on the programme: the America’s Cup kicks off in Barcelona and digital shoe brand Pet Liger launches its first physical product called Love Heels. Plus: Botswana unearths the world’s second-largest diamond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:42

Ukraine pushes further into Russia and Canada’s...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/22

The latest on the Russia-Ukraine war as Kyiv continues its attacks in Russian territory. Plus: how a Canadian rail strike could threaten supply chains across North America; transport news; and ‘The Global Countdown’ with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:45

The Obamas speak at the DNC and Macron’s struggle to...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/21

As Barack and Michelle Obama deliver powerful endorsements of Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, we ask whether hope is still present in the US political landscape? Plus: Monocle’s Paris bureau chief Simon Bouvier discusses political turmoil and challenges facing Emmanuel Macron in forming a new government following the recent legislative elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:49

A united Democratic party

The Briefing ·

2024/08/20

As the Democratic National Convention gets under way, we consider whether its star-studded cast of former presidents and party leaders is what differentiates it that of the Republicans. Plus: what to expect now that Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal and Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco pays homage to Brazilian star Silvio Santos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:56

The Democratic National Convention begins

The Briefing ·

2024/08/19

Will Kamala Harris be able to stand out in Chicago while eyes are on last-ditch ceasefire efforts in Israel? Plus: the Philippines and China play the blame game in the South China Sea, Modi faces his first post-election test as medics protest against unsafe conditions and we look back at the life and legacy of French film star Alain Delon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:42

Who is Thailand’s new prime minister?

The Briefing ·

2024/08/16

Monocle’s Asia editor James Chambers joins us in the studio to discuss Thailand’s youngest-ever prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Plus: Venezuela braces for weekend protests as more South American countries call for a new vote and, as the Netherlands hits 18 million people, we find out why it is one of the few European countries with a growing population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:37

A push for peace in the Middle East – and what we...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/15

As the US tries to bring Israel and Hamas to the negotiating table, we look at the latest efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East. Then, after the World Health Organization declares mpox as a global public health emergency, we ask: how seriously should it be taken? Plus, business news and an Olympic special for The Global Countdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:35

Russia’s Belgorod region declares an emergency and...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/14

Russia’s Belgorod region declares a state of emergency. Meanwhile, Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, announces that he will not seek re-election and the US braces itself for an increased chance of recession. Plus, the fate of Mathieu Lehanneur’s Olympic cauldron and Dolce & Gabbana’s perfume for dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:06

Ukraine claims Russian territory

The Briefing ·

2024/08/13

The latest on Ukraine’s cross-border offensive, as Volodymyr Zelensky says that the ‘war is coming home’ to Russia. Then: what did we learn from Elon Musk’s discussion with Donald Trump, and why has Italy decided to sell off 33 heritage sites, from castles to army barracks, to tackle its growing public debt? Plus: business news with Bloomberg and we speak with Kim McAleese, director of Edinburgh Art Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:51

The Middle East prepares for escalation and Mahmoud...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/12

The US sends reinforcements to the Middle East as Israel prepares for a possible retaliation by Iran. Mahmoud Abbas, the president of Palestine, is in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin as Russia fends off a Ukrainian incursion and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines’ president, warns China against aggression in the South China Sea. Plus: An Olympic roundup from our Paris team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:51

Thailand’s new opposition party. Same as the old?

The Briefing ·

2024/08/09

Thailand’s most popular party, which disbanded on Wednesday, is reconstituted as the People’s Party. And the US becomes Germany’s largest trading partner. We’ll also check in with our correspondents in Ukraine and at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Plus: Disney animator extraordinaire Glen Keane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:14

Ukraine pierces Russia’s border – how will Moscow...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/08

As Ukraine launches a major incursion into Russia’s border region of Kursk, we ask political analyst Mark Galeotti what Moscow’s likely response will be. Then: we meet Yiannis Exarchos, CEO of Olympic Broadcasting Services and the man in charge of bringing the Games to our screens. Plus: business news with Yuan Potts from Bloomberg and our weekly edition of ‘The Global Countdown’ takes us to Germany.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:48

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as political leader

The Briefing ·

2024/08/07

Yahya Sinwar, one of the architects of the 7 October attack, has been named as Hamas’s new political leader. What will his leadership mean for the conflict? Then: we turn to the US, as Simon Marks joins us in the studio to discuss why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate. Plus: Thailand orders the dissolution of the country’s most popular party, Move Forward, and we speak with Christophe Dubi, executive director of the Olympic Games for the International Olympic Committee.See

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38:01

Bangladesh: Who will replace Sheikh Hasina?

The Briefing ·

2024/08/06

Protesters rejoice after the resignation of Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. But what comes next and can military rule be avoided? Then: we turn our focus to Latin America, where all eyes are on Venezuela as Brazil’s president, Lula da Silva, touches down in Chile. Plus: the race for a running mate is on, with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris expected to announce her decision today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:49

Bangladesh’s prime minister resigns and Ukraine’s...

The Briefing ·

2024/08/05

After a weekend of fresh protests, Bangladesh’s prime minister announced her resignation and fled the country. What will happen next? Plus: what Ukraine’s foreign minister is pushing for on his four-day trip to Africa and a flick through the morning papers. All that, plus the latest from our team in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:29

China’s push for deep-sea dominance

The Briefing ·

2024/08/02

Georgina Godwin is joined by Ed Conway, author of ‘Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future’ to discuss how the battle for the top job at the International Seabed Authority could shape policy and affect global supply chains. Plus: nuclear tensions as Russia, China and Iran push back against what they perceive to be a system that only works for Western states. And: an Olympics architecture-and-design round-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:09

Iran threatens revenge

The Briefing ·

2024/08/01

Iran vows to retaliate against Israel after the assassinations of two key Hamas figures. We ask what that will mean for the Middle East. Then: a look at the situation in Venezuela as world leaders either condemn or congratulate the incumbent Nicolás Maduro on his election win. Plus: highlights from Monocle in Paris and ‘The Global Countdown’ heads to Turkey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:08

Iran vows to avenge Haniyeh’s death in Tehran

The Briefing ·

2024/07/31

Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, says that avenging Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination is “Tehran’s duty”. Then: Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump to a debate and China defends its athletes engulfed in a doping scandal. Plus: an interview with 8x Olympic medallist Allison Schmitt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:40

Joe Biden calls for Supreme Court reform and US...

The Briefing ·

2024/07/30

We discuss whether Joe Biden’s legacy will be shaped by his efforts on judicial reforms and support for Ukraine. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco has a flick through the global papers, we discuss Japan’s clampdown on rideable electric suitcases and head to Paris to hear from Côme Mellerio of Maison Mellerio, the oldest jewellery house in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:19

Escalations in the Middle East and Venezuela’s election

The Briefing ·

2024/07/29

The latest on the conflict in the Middle East amid worries that it could spill over into Lebanon, and that Turkey could intervene in Israel. Plus: Nicolás Maduro is declared the winner in the Venezuela elections by the government-controlled electoral authority, the UK’s foreign-policy updates under its new Labour government, and we look back on the life and music of New Zealand’s Martin Phillipps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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