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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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58:43

Macron continues his visit to Asia and champions...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/03

France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, continues his Asian trip South Korea. Then: How are governments responding to the global oil crisis? Plus: Bosnian footballers get diplomatic passports. And: Chocolate from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:46

Artemis II: Historic Nasa moon mission launches

The Globalist ·

2026/04/02

As theOrioncapsule orbits Earth before heading to the Moon, we discuss how the new space race will shape global politics. Then: Is the war in Iran changing attitudes to nuclear proliferation? Plus: Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:08

Trump says the Iran war could end in ‘two to three...

The Globalist ·

2026/04/01

Despite the build-up of US troops in the Middle East, Trump has announced that the war may end soon. Then: Pakistan emerges as an unlikely mediator. Plus: how do you count the population of India?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:50

Protests as Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Berlin and...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/31

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was met with protests and support in Berlin for talks with German chancellor Friedrich Merz, including on whether to repatriate Syrians. We assess how Syrians view their new president, whether they’re likely to return and what Al-Sharaa wants from European leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:53

How drone technology has reshaped the wars in Ukraine...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/30

Military drones are everywhere: Ukraine is helping defend Gulf nations and Russia is helping Iran’s attack. We assess the impact of drones in Ukraine and Iran, and the link between the two conflicts following Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Saudi Arabia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Will the war in Iran push Europe into stagflation?...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/27

Europe braces for the economic fallout from the war in Iran as the OECD warns of a surge in prices. Plus: the impact on global aviation. Then: what we learned this week and Art Basel heads to Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:50

Can Marco Rubio sell the Iran war to G7 foreign...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/26

US secretary of state Marco Rubio is expected to join the second day of the G7 foreign-ministers meeting outside Paris. Can he turn around the cooling attitudes from allies that have infuriated Trump? Plus: Tyler Brûlé on the world’s 10 best airports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:00

Is a diplomatic off-ramp to the war in Iran appearing?

The Globalist ·

2026/03/25

We untangle the mixed messages from the US and Iran and discuss how talks to end the war could move forward. Then: Belarus’s president, Alexander Lukashenko, visits North Korea and Estée Lauder and Puig in talks to merge. Plus: an interview with Argentinian duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:31

Why the EU-Australia trade deal is a significant...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/24

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen finalises a trade deal with Australia after years of talks. Plus: Danish election and Italian referendum results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

The war in Iran: the view from Tel Aviv

The Globalist ·

2026/03/23

We cross to Tel Aviv as the war in Iran enters its fourth week. Then: how do the French municipal election results set the stage for 2027’s presidential race? Plus: misinformation in Ljubljana and BTS’s long-awaited comeback in Seoul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran

The Globalist ·

2026/03/20

Reaction from Washington and Tokyo after Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, meets Donald Trump following his demands for help to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Why Finland is still the happiest country in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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62:18

Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/19

As the Middle East crisis continues, we discuss Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s intensified strikes on Lebanon. Then: China’s strategic economic model, the Passenger Terminal Expo 2026 and business news from Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:39

Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain

The Globalist ·

2026/03/18

We discuss Donald Trump’s designs on Cuba as millions are left without power. Then: The UK and Ukraine agree a new defence partnership and Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Spain. Plus: Kering’s new jewellery unit and tech news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon begins, as...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/17

The IDF begins a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Then: How is global aviation being disrupted by war? Plus: Myanmar’s new parliament convenes, Artemis II’s moon mission and cherry-blossom season begins in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:57

The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/16

As the US and Israel continue to ramp up strikes on Tehran and Beirut, we discuss the likelihood that diplomacy might bring about a solution. Then: France’s municipal elections, Vietnam’s parliamentary elections and Monocle at Mipim and the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

Iran’s new Ayatollah vows vengeance upon the US

The Globalist ·

2026/03/13

The war in Iran continues to widen as Israel plans expanded strikes in Lebanon, the new Ayatollah Khamenei vows revenge and tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: will the left lose the Parisian mayoralty after 25 years? And: The Pritzker Architecture Prize winner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Iran war prompts record release of strategic oil...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/12

World governments, deeply worried about the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, have approved a record release of strategic petroleum reserves. Plus: interviews with UAE minister of state, Noura Al Kaabi, the British Council for Offices at Mipim and Australian singer Sam Quealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:32

Will Russia benefit from energy-market turmoil?

The Globalist ·

2026/03/11

We discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to further ease oil sanctions as the Iran war sends prices soaring. Could the US throw Russia’s economy a life line? And how would that affect the war in Ukraine? Then: ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to lead Nepal. Plus: Swiss news and Peru’s culinary diplomacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

Iran war: Could Turkey be drawn into the conflict?

The Globalist ·

2026/03/10

Missiles entering Turkish airspace and new military deployments in Cyprus are raising questions about Ankara’s role in the escalating conflict. Turkey has so far urged restraint but as the fighting edges closer to its borders, the risk of it being drawn in is growing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:28

Ten days of war: Iran appoints new supreme leader as...

The Globalist ·

2026/03/09

Mojtaba Khamenei is appointed the successor to his father as Iran’s supreme leader. We get the view from the Gulf and discuss the implications for other wars. Then: an exclusive interview with Canada’s PM Mark Carney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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