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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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30:18

Trump in the polls: the domestic impact of US foreign...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/23

With six months until the US midterms, we take a look at domestic polls to assess how the Trump administration’s actions are playing out at home. Plus: what’s on the agenda at the Delphi Economic Forum and World Book Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:57

Planes, trains and ferries: How the Iran war is...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/22

We look at how energy prices are affecting global travel and opening up options beyond flights. Plus: the latest on the US-Iran ceasefire extension with questions continuing over the next round of talks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:53

Lula in Lisbon: what’s on the agenda?

The Briefing ·

2026/04/21

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is ending his European trip by meeting Portugal’s president, António José Seguro. We discuss the two nations’ relations. Plus: Has the US lost its shine for China’s top talent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:49

Are US-Iran peace talks still on the table?

The Briefing ·

2026/04/20

Days before the ceasefire ends, the US has seized an Iranian vessel as Tehran downplays the prospect of peace talks. What is the path forward? Then: We head to Milan for Salone del Mobile and talk Watches and Wonders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:22

How tourism in the UAE is staying resilient despite...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/17

Almost seven weeks since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran, the Emirati city of Ras al-Khaimah is taking a cautious yet effective approach to its day-to-day business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:37

Live from Sharjah: The UAE’s start-ups look beyond...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/16

Our team in Sharjah discusses the Iran war’s impact on start-ups in the UAE. Plus: the latest Nordic news and what’s topping music charts in the emirates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:47

Live from Dubai: The state of tourism and education...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/15

Our team in Dubai hears from tourism and education voices dealing with conflict in the Gulf region. Plus: Donald Trump turns on Giorgia Meloni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:44

Live from Abu Dhabi: Lebanese and Israeli officials...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/14

Hezbollah has urged Lebanon to pull out of US-brokered talks with Israel. We speak to the Israeli ambassador to the UAE. Plus: the world’s biggest wine fair in Verona and we chat design in Abu Dhabi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:24

The US prepares to launch Iranian port blockade...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/13

Following the failure of talks between Washington and Tehran, we discuss why Donald Trump’s next move is a blockade of Iranian ports. Plus, Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, concedes defeat at the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:46

The view from Beirut on Israel’s deadly strikes. And:...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/10

Israel has killed more than 300 people in Lebanon since the ceasefire. We head to Beirut for the latest. Then: Europe watches on as Hungary heads to the polls. Plus: New York City mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:17

US-Iran ceasefire tested by deadly Israeli strikes on...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/09

Fractures emerge in the US-Iran ceasefire as Tehran demands an end to attacks in Lebanon while Washington says that wasn’t part of the deal. Plus: the DNC meet in New Orleans and this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:30

Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf after the US and Iran...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/08

We discuss reactions to the 11th-hour ceasefire between Iran and the US as the UK prime minister prepares to meet Gulf leaders for discussions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:40

Trump’s Iran deadline approaches and JD Vance visits...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/07

There’s little sign of a breakthrough as US president Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree a deal or face devastating infrastructure attacks looms. Plus: Orbán faces a tough election, will a visit by US vice-president JD Vance help?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

22:10

Asia’s worsening fuel crisis: a sign of what’s to...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/06

As the US-Israel war on Iran continues to send shockwaves across oil markets, we discuss how Asia is coping and what it might mean for Europe. Then: elections in Latin America and newspapers from Switzerland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

25:46

Is Donald Trump starting to fire his cabinet?

The Briefing ·

2026/04/03

Could the departure of Pam Bondi herald the start of a greater cabinet reshuffle? Plus: a look at life on the Ukrainian frontlines with Anastacia Galouchka, and Asia news with Tom Webb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:12

How would ending birthright citizenship change...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/02

In a presidential first, Donald Trump attended the Supreme Court hearing on the changes to birthright citizenship that his administration is pushing for. Will the conservative-majority justices rule against him?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:25

Ukraine’s Easter truce proposal and Israel’s...

The Briefing ·

2026/04/01

Ukraine marks a grim anniversary in Bucha and pledges an Easter ceasefire. Then: international outcry over Israel’s new death-penalty bill for Palestinians. Plus: Nic Monisse with some exciting design news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:53

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai – are energy...

The Briefing ·

2026/03/31

Iran appears to be calling Donald Trump’s bluff by reportedly striking a Kuwaiti oil. Are energy targets now on the table? Plus: London looks to revitalise its fashion-capital status. And: Eurovision heads east.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:18

A new front in the Middle East as Houthis enter the...

The Briefing ·

2026/03/30

Iran-backed Houthis have launched missiles against Israel. We discuss their control over Yemen’s Red Sea coastline and how their involvement could change the conflict. Plus: artist Tim Yip on his show at Art Basel Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

34:13

Marco Rubio arrives at the G7 as Trump lashes out at...

The Briefing ·

2026/03/27

Who has the upper hand at the G7 as US secretary of state Marco Rubio arrives to garner support for military action in Iran while allies push for answers on how the conflict will end?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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