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The Monocle Daily

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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43:33

Twenty-eight countries demand immediate press access...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/22

As outcry erupts over Israel’s actions in Gaza, ‘The National’ editor in chief joins to discuss press freedoms. Plus: Thomas Chatterton Williams’ ‘Summer of Our Discontent’ and is Russia’s Intervision worse than sanctions?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:58

Stubb, Trump and the challenge of negotiating peace...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/21

Live from Zürich: Eemeli Isoaho and Jessica Bridger on Europe’s bid to make peace and how leaders such as Alexander Stubb fit in. Plus: wildfires and the growing appeal of Silent Book Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:38

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni: Ukraine talks abroad, media...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/20

Live from Zürich: Juliet Linley and Marcus Schögel discuss Giorgia Meloni’s role in Ukraine talks, Victorinox’s possible US plans and reports that Pope Leo XIV might soon share his Vatican home with friars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:14

Is a fresh ceasefire between Israel and Hamas possible?

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/19

Hamas accepts a Gaza-ceasefire proposal, will Israel agree to the terms? Then: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon is under threat from Washington. Plus: is your relationship doomed if you meet online?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:00

Europe’s key leaders head to Washington to back...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/18

Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Washington accompanied by Europe’s top leaders. Can any progress be made? Plus: Israel faces increasing domestic pressure about the Gaza war and we discuss why young people are reading books again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:02

Ukraine’s view of Putin-Trump talks and the new issue...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/15

As the world awaits the results of today’s meeting in Anchorage, we get the view from Kyiv. Plus: The new issue of Monocle, Flow festival in Helsinki and Taylor Swift’s podcast diplomacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:52

Zelensky meets Starmer ahead of Putin-Trump talks

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/14

As we await the Putin-Trump talks in Alaska, can the UK and Europe ensure that redlines aren’t crossed. Plus: Netanyahu’s maniacal “vision” and why AI might not be coming for your job just yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:40

Is the global push for a Palestinian state a...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/13

As the world busies itself with discussions about a Palestinian state, the death toll in Gaza rises. Plus: Lebanon’s Iran problem, how to stop a shoplifter and are you guilty of “cagongjok”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:30

Zelensky warns of Russian offensives ahead of the...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/12

Europe and Ukraine left out in the cold ahead of the meeting between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:49

EU leaders urge Trump talks ahead of Putin meeting on...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/11

We discuss the EU’s urgent strategy talks as ministers seek to brief Donald Trump before his Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, set red lines and push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:29

Tensions on the Mexican border as US announces...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/08

We report from the US-Mexican border six months on from Donald Trump promising a closed border and the biggest deportation operation in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:01

Preparations begin for a summit between Donald Trump...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/07

Russian aide Yuri Ushakov says that Trump and Putin will meet in the ‘coming days’ and the exact location will be announced later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:03

US foreign envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/06

Talks between the US and Russia as Donald Trump warns that he will impose sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:21

The Netherlands becomes the first country to buy US...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/05

Justin Quirk and Terry Stiastny join Andrew Mueller to explore the first funding of US military equipment for Ukraine. Plus: why music festivals are turning up their wellness offering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:09

Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to free hostages...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/04

Benjamin Netanyahu suggests expanding Israel’s military operations in Gaza to free hostages; Russia’s deadline for a deal approaches; the chaos engulfing the right in the UK; and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:27

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/08/01

We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:38

How will recognising a Palestinian state affect...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/07/31

As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, we assess what recognition of a Palestinian state means for trade deals with Washington. Then: why Europe’s roads aren’t war-ready and the importance of influencers in politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:26

The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/07/30

Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: The fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:13

The UK sets out a plan to conditionally recognise the...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/07/29

The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announces a plan to recognise the state of Palestine. Then: Washington and Beijing hold a second day of trade talks. Plus: how important is ice in a drink?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and why European...

The Monocle Daily ·

2025/07/28

Yossi Mekelberg and Patricia Cohen look at the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Europe’s reaction to the trade deal with the US, Moscow’s launch of direct flights to Pyongyang and “Ghosts of Iron Mountain”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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