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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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26:33

Venezuela: Mission not accomplished?

The Briefing ·

2026/01/06

Did Donald Trump declare victory too soon? We analyse the next steps in Venezuela with Nick Redman of Oxford Analytica. Plus: Ukraine’s cabinet shake-up and a look-ahead to Maison&Objet in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:51

What does Trump’s audacious attack on Venezuela mean...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/05

We assess what Venezuela says about Donald Trump’s foreign-policy approach and what it means for Europe as leaders prepare for a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris. Plus: Switzerland identifies the victims of a fire in Crans-Montana. And: how China can manage its economy in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:41

Friday 2 January

The Briefing ·

2026/01/02

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:20

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Benjamin Smith to discuss...

The Briefing ·

2026/01/01

A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the world's largest airline groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

26:29

Wednesday 31 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/31

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:57

Tuesday 30 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/30

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:32

Monday 29 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/29

Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:18

Tyler Brûlé is joined by William P Lauder – the...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/26

A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the largest prestige beauty organisations in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:12

Christmas Day special

The Briefing ·

2025/12/25

Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountain resort in Slovenia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:33

Tyler Brûlé is joined by Jean-Claude Biver for a look...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/24

A special episode dedicated the art of watchmaking with Jean-Claude BiverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:54

Tuesday 23 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/23

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

34:48

Monday 22 December

The Briefing ·

2025/12/22

Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:14

Reforming the US-Israel relationship and how...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/19

Andrew P Miller, the former deputy assistant secretary of state for Israeli-Palestinian affairs, on how Washington and Tel Aviv’s relationship should change. Plus: a new insight into urban policy and Konfekt’s best hosting tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:50

Who will be the UK’s new ambassador to the US?

The Briefing ·

2025/12/18

The race is on to find a new British ambassador to the United States, following the dismissal of Peter Mandelson. Plus: a look at the Italian front pages and a Christmas-themed edition of ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:57

“The time to build” at the UN Global Refugee Forum...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/17

We delve into the big year ahead for Brazil and discuss how to remain optimistic in meeting the challenges facing refugees around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:13

How can Europe succeed in the Trump era? Plus: design...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/16

We discuss whether Europe can shirk its rather submissive reaction to Trump’s second administration. Then: we hop on a new train to the Alps and pick out design gifts for the holidays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:23

The international community weighs in on the Bondi...

The Briefing ·

2025/12/16

As Australia reels from the shooting in Bondi beach, how is it being seen globally? Plus: Thailand calls for fresh elections and the new plans for Dracula Land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:05

Is Gaza’s US-brokered ceasefire moving ahead or failing?

The Briefing ·

2025/12/12

We discuss the worsening political and humanitarian situation in Gaza as Palestinians remain caught between the first two phases of the US-imposed ceasefire. Plus: the Thailand-Cambodia conflict enters its fifth day, business news and Monocle’s winter series continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:27

Fresh crisis in Yemen threatens to split the Gulf region

The Briefing ·

2025/12/11

Monocle’s Gulf correspondent joins to discuss tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Plus: Trump gives Nvidia OK to sell chips to China, Christmas-party fashion tips and our look-back edition of ‘The Global Countdown’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:52

Is the transatlantic relationship facing a major crisis?

The Briefing ·

2025/12/10

As the US president labels European leaders as “weak”, we discuss what lies ahead for the transatlantic alliance. Plus: the winner of the Turner Prize is announced and the best Christmas presents from the world of print.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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