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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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58:01

Bashar al-Assad ousted

The Globalist ·

2024/12/09

The latest on Syria as Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow and rebels claim Damascus. Plus, the future of Yoon Suk Yeol, Romania’s cancelled election and Saudi Arabia’s new date-based soft drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:31

Ääniä, Finland’s Official Soundscape

The Globalist ·

2024/12/06

Ääniä is a journey through Finland in music, reflecting the natural beauty, serenity, vast spaces and many faces of the happiest country in the world. It lets you experience Finland or simply find your own, inner happy place. Composed by Lauri Porra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Macron faces calls to resign and the latest from Seoul

The Globalist ·

2024/12/06

As France’s political crisis reverberates across Europe, Simon Bouvier and Florence Biedermann join Emma Nelson to discuss the options Macron has left. Plus: Andrew Mueller on how not to stage a coup d’etat and Nordic news with Petri Burtsoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:19

France’s political chaos

The Globalist ·

2024/12/05

Following a historic vote in France’s parliament, we get the latest from Paris on what’s next for the government. Then: we look at what both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are describing as a politicised justice system and hear about Germany’s war preparedness plans. Plus: we meet the new director of Art Basel Miami Beach, Bridget Finn. Then: our team in Cannes for the International Luxury Travel Market sits down with Dan Ruff, the CEO of Belmond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:03

South Korea declares martial law

The Globalist ·

2024/12/04

We get the latest from Seoul as South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, declares emergency martial law. Then: Nato leaders gather in Brussels at a tense time for geopolitics, the emir of Qatar boosts his nation’s soft power with a UK state visit and we look at the latest debt-for-climate deal in Barbados. Plus: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, sits down with the CEO of Accor, Sébastien Bazin, at the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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59:09

France’s government hangs by a thread

The Globalist ·

2024/12/03

French prime minister Michel Barnier’s government faces collapse as right-wing parties push back on his budget proposal. We’ll also discuss the latest out of Syria and why Japan has doubled its military-aid budget. Then: we cross to Cannes as the Monocle team hits the International Luxury Travel Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:00

Aleppo offensive and Iceland’s election

The Globalist ·

2024/12/02

The latest from Syria as Russia fails to contain a rebel offensive on Aleppo, Icelanders vote after the collapse of a fraught coalition government, Jamaica’s tourism minister joins us ahead of the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. Then we bring you the global paper review and the latest business news. Plus: Why Santa won’t be coming to France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Lai Ching-te defies Beijing with Pacific tour

The Globalist ·

2024/11/29

Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te is set to defy Beijing with his upcoming Pacific trip that will include US stopovers. Alessio Patalano joins Emma Nelson to discuss what China’s response might be. Plus: Vienna sausage stands gain Unesco status and we discuss Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo’s legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:59

Vladimir Putin’s Iran connection

The Globalist ·

2024/11/28

As the international community raises the alarm over the warming relationship between Tehran and Moscow, we assess what this means for the frontline in Ukraine. Then: the International Criminal Court wants an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military junta and Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement trial concludes. Plus: a new international airport for Greenland and the latest design news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Why France and Brazil are beefing over meat

The Globalist ·

2024/11/27

We discuss the latest on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. Plus: why Brazil is boycotting a French supermarket chain, China’s warnings over Trump’s tariffs announcement and the final sprint of Swiss-EU negotiations. Plus: a special interview with Ukrainian Eurovision winner, Jamala.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:10

Protesters in Pakistan call for Imran Khan’s release

The Globalist ·

2024/11/26

Supporters of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, take to the streets of Islamabad to demand his release. Elsewhere, Italy’s controversial deal with Albania over asylum seekers lands leader Georgia Meloni in hot water; in Tbilisi, the first session of the newly elected parliament sparks protests; and we’re in Cambodia to report on the conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. Plus: why US retailers have extended Black Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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58:49

Russian missile strike: a terrible escalation?

The Globalist ·

2024/11/25

How dangerous is the deployment of a new weapon by Moscow, and can the West de-escalate tensions? Then: we’re in Bucharest to unpack the results of the presidential election, we also take a look at the future of the West Bank and hear how Namibians are bracing for a game-changing vote. Plus: newspapers from Zürich and the latest news from the world of fashion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:00

Will the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu make a...

The Globalist ·

2024/11/22

As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others, we assess what effects it will have in resolving the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Then: Narendra Modi wraps up a historic visit to Guyana, Moldova clinches a crucial security deal with the UK and we recap this year’s Cop29 summit in Baku.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:30

Should Iran be censured? And how the Trump...

The Globalist ·

2024/11/21

The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleeper to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:05

The push for an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The Globalist ·

2024/11/20

We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Face-to-face diplomacy at the G20 summit and Mexico’s...

The Globalist ·

2024/11/19

As world leaders gather at the G20 summit in Brazil, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera joins Emma Nelson to discuss what face-to-face diplomacy might achieve and examines how Mexico views Donald Trump. Plus, the EU meets to discuss Georgia and Will Hodgkinson brings us the latest music news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Diplomacy from Apec to G20

The Globalist ·

2024/11/18

Xi Jinping, Joe Biden and other world leaders hold bilaterals as Apec comes to an end in Lima and the G20 gets under way in Brazil. Plus: Amsterdam protests affect the Dutch government, how the Philippines is surviving an onslaught of typhoons and the new French dictionary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:45

Middle East prepares for new US regional policy

The Globalist ·

2024/11/15

As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being made. We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:43

Ukraine anticipates Russia’s next attack

The Globalist ·

2024/11/14

As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine. Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

The future of aid for Gaza

The Globalist ·

2024/11/13

The US’s deadline for Israel to boost aid to Gaza has come and gone. What happens now? Then: we cross to Haiti where a new prime minister has taken office. Plus: China’s air show and Japan’s minority government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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