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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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58:34

Where does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/16

With Washington describing the latest peace talks in Rome between Israel and Lebanon as “productive and positive”, we look at where Jerusalem stands in the wider Middle East conflict. Then: why are three publishing houses suing Google? And: we examine the Japanese prime minister’s popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:02

What can be done to better protect our current and...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/15

British counter-terrorism police continue their investigation into the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Plus: Iceland gears up for further EU talks. And: we examine the brightest stones at Paris’s High Jewelry Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:59

Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?

The Globalist ·

2026/07/14

Have Washington and Tehran reached the limits of what force can accomplish or is risk of a wider regional conflict growing? Plus: A flick through the papers, Southeast Asia news and why chilled red wines are keeping us cool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/13

Will producing Patriot missiles be the turning point that Ukraine’s defense needed? Asean members discuss how to engage with Myanmar amid its civil war. Then: the Orient Express returns to connect Trieste, Italy, and Belgrade, Serbia. Plus: we head to Broadway to see the season’s shining stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

Mark Carney meets Saudi Crown Prince in extension of...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/10

Fresh off the Nato summit, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney becomes the first Canadian prime minister to visit Saudi Arabia in nearly three decades. What’s Carney’s endgame? Plus: An update on Sudan with Yassmin Abdel-Magied.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:02

Has Washington finally lost patience? Donald Trump...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/09

US president Donald Trump says further negotiations with Tehran would be a waste of time, while Iran claims that Trump’s comments push the region “toward fire”. Then: we look at the fight for control over the Malian town of Anéfis. And: another European resort tells tourists to cover up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus:...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/08

A Paris appeals court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but shortens her electoral ban. Then: Reform UK's Nigel Farage resigns to trigger a by-election. Plus: the latest from the Nato summit in Ankara. And: tensions flare between Iran and Qatar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara

The Globalist ·

2026/07/07

Defence spending is top of the agenda as Nato leaders gather in Turkey. Plus: Marine Le Pen waits to find out if she can run for the French presidency. And: We take a closer look at Canada’s new submarine deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:17

As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/06

Following a US warning that Russia could target Poland as a provocation against Nato, Warsaw finds itself more central than ever to European security. But as Washington deepens military ties with Poland, the country’s relationship with Ukraine is becoming increasingly strained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/03

Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils Germany’s biggest reform package in years. Is it enough to revive the economy, hold off the far-right and convince businesses to invest again? Plus: can Ukraine’s 40-day operation pressure the Kremlin to end the war?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/02

Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:51

Live from London and Paris: Venezuela denies Machado...

The Globalist ·

2026/07/01

We discuss frustrations in Venezuela and the role of opposition leader María Corina Machado. Plus: An explosion in Monaco targets a Ukrainian oligarch; and our America 250 series looks at tipping points in US-UK history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:15

South Africa faces deadline, shutdown and...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/30

South Africa braces for shutdown after weeks of anti-migrant unrest. Plus: Nobel Foundation head Hanna Stjärne; planetary defences on Asteroid Day; and Thomas Chatterton Williams on Europe’s air-conditioning plight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:55

The death toll rises in Venezuela after earthquakes

The Globalist ·

2026/06/29

Thousands are still missing following two huge earthquakes in Venezuela. Then: will Israel ever withdraw from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza? Plus: Rome airport CEO warns of summer chaos, America at 250, and an interview with Robert De Niro on Nobu hotels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:58

The world scrambles to help after Venezuela’s worst...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/26

A massive rescue effort begins in Venezuela, where hundreds have died and thousands are missing. Then: Protests in Albania ramp up, Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2026, urbanism news and a new Frida Kahlo exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:05

Volodymyr Zelensky pulls out of Ukraine conference in...

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2026/06/25

Ukraine recovery talks amid a Warsaw-Kyiv diplomatic spat. Then: how to unravel decades of US sanctions on Iran? And: Monocle’s new Quality of Life Survey, and an exclusive new electric vehicle from Portugal’s Amble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

EU engagement with Taliban draws scrutiny following...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/24

After landmark EU-Taliban talks, questions remain over Afghan deportations from Europe. Plus: Voters in Bangkok prepare to choose their next governor, a flip through the papers and Romania’s deepening political deadlock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:48

Brexit at 10: UK marks historic vote anniversary with...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/23

Britain marks 10 years of Brexit with fresh political uncertainty as Keir Starmer becomes the sixth prime minister to step down since. Plus: What’s next after US-Iran talks, a flip through the Swiss papers and music news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

What’s next for Colombia, as far-right Abelardo De La...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/22

Colombians have elected a new leader after one of the most divisive and violent campaigns in the country’s recent history. Plus: we examine Pakistan’s new position as a global mediator. And: we look ahead to the release of Monocle’s Quality of Life issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

From Makerfield to Europe: the significance of a...

The Globalist ·

2026/06/19

We assess the results of a by-election in the UK that has implications for Britain’s future leadership and its relationship with the EU. Plus: why Kenya is compensating protest victims, design news and an Art Basel round-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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