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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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58:57

How will the Bondi beach attack affect the security...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/16

As authorities stand accused of lax security at Bondi Beach, we assess what could have been done differently. Plus: Ukraine talks in Berlin and why France is delaying an EU trade deal with Latin American nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:16

How will Australia cope with the Bondi beach shooting?

The Globalist ·

2025/12/15

As Australians grieve yesterday’s shooting at Bondi beach, how will the government respond to the crisis? Nick Bryant, Latika Bourke and Allison Kaplan Summer weigh in. Plus: Chile election results and Jimmy Lai’s verdict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:09

The global reaction as the US seizes a sanctioned oil...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/12

Caracas accuses the US of “theft” and “international piracy” after its forces seize an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:59

China-Japan tensions: Why the US is backing Japan

The Globalist ·

2025/12/11

Why the US is backing Japan after Chinese radars locked on to Japanese jets at the weekend. And: Belgrade is finally getting a metro – but will it arrive on time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:40

Lithuania sounds the alarm over Belarussian balloons....

The Globalist ·

2025/12/10

Belarussian weather balloons are testing the patience of Nato member Lithuania, with the latest incursion raising fresh security concerns and prompting the government to declare a nationwide emergency. Monocle’s Andrew Mueller and exiled Belarussian journalist Hanna Liubakova discuss how much harassment Europe is prepared to tolerate from a Moscow ally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:27

Ukraine peace talks, Beijing might be about to sit...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/09

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky sits down with European leaders, Xi Jinping could be about to meet Taiwan’s government and Paramount launches a cash offer for Warner Bros. Plus: Aviation news and Corinthia Hotels at ILTM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:44

Syria marks a year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad

The Globalist ·

2025/12/08

As Syrians celebrate ‘Liberation Day’, we get the mood on the ground in Damascus and assess how far the country has come. Then: Hong Kong’s local elections in the wake of deadly fires and the future of Hollywood as Netflix buys Warner Bros Discovery. Plus: Monocle’s Christmas market in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:47

Putin in India and what Mogherini’s fraud accusation...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/05

We discuss what’s on the agenda as Putin meets Modi in India. Then: the potential fallout for Ursula von der Leyen as the EU’s former chief diplomat, Federica Mogherini, is accused of fraud. Plus: we speak to the winner of The Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:40

Eyes on Venezuela and the search for MH370 will resume

The Globalist ·

2025/12/04

We assess the situation in Venezuela as US assets build up in the Caribbean and Trump shows no sign of backing down. Then: the search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 will resume more than a decade after it vanished. Plus: we’re in Cannes for the International Luxury Travel Market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

Emmanuel Macron’s balancing act on his state visit to...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/03

Can Emmanuel Macron strike a balance with Beijing on his state visit? Then: The US carried out a deadly “double tap” strike on a Venezuelan boat but who was responsible for the order? Plus: The top global cities for cyclists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:39

Pope Leo’s last day in Lebanon and the Monocle book...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/02

We assess the impact of Pope Leo’s first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Then: the history of democracy in Gdańsk as Polish prime minister Donald Tusk and German chancellor Friedrich Merz meet in Berlin. Plus: we dive into Monocle’s new Switzerland handbook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:55

The spotlight is back on Ukraine’s corruption scandal...

The Globalist ·

2025/12/01

As Ukraine's corruption scandal makes headlines again, we unpack what this means for the prospect of peace. Then: We sit down with with New Zealand’s former prime minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus: News from the Mediterranean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:35

Why is Washington so interested in Honduras's...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/28

Hondurans head to the polls on Sunday to vote for a new president – we unpack Washington's keen interest. Then: The reaction from France as Macron announces a voluntary military-service plan. Plus: Tyler Brûlé looks ahead to Monocle's Christmas Markets, which begin this weekend in Zürich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

The future of a nuclear deal and Russia’s path to...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/27

We get the latest as French and Iranian officials work through a nuclear standoff and prisoner dilemma. Then: Pope Leo XIV heads to Turkey on his first foreign trip. Plus: how to make a Thanksgiving feast with an international flair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:41

Nicolás Maduro’s terrorist group designation and...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/26

Donald Trump labels Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro the head of a terrorist organisation. What does this mean for the South American country? Plus: why do modern space missions seem to be struggling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:56

Sudan rejects a US-led ceasefire plan and Salone del...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/25

Sudan’s army chief dismisses the latest ceasefire proposal as “the worst yet”. What will this mean for the country’s expanding war? Then we flip through the Nordic newspapers and head to Riyadh for a new edition of Salone del Mobile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:58

What next in the White House’s renewed push for peace...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/24

We assess the negotiations behind the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan for Ukraine and ask whether Republika Srpska's presidential election can actually bring change? Plus: The 11th Explorers Festival in Húsavík.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:45

Johannesburg braces for G20 summit protests

The Globalist ·

2025/11/21

As leaders and diplomats from more than 40 nations arrive in South Africa for a historic G20 summit, the Trump administration’s decision to skip the event is raising eyebrows. With demonstrations expected, we discuss the stakes and what Africa’s first-ever G20 summit could mean for the continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:54

What’s next for Kosovo as it fails again to pick a...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/20

For a second time, Kosovo’s parliament has failed to elect a prime minister. We assess the implications for the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:51

Poland rail blast spotlights Russian sabotage in...

The Globalist ·

2025/11/19

Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, accuses Russia of an unprecedented act of sabotage. How dangerous a game is Russia playing here? Meanwhile: Zelensky heads to Turkey for talks with president Erdoğan and US envoy Steve Witkoff – but without Russia’s participation. Plus: Zürich’s Christmas market comes to Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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