Leila Molana-Allen
Middle East correspondent for Monocle who recently travelled in the region and discussed reporting access to Gaza, conditions in the West Bank, and the situation of Palestinian prisoners.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 59min
Dutch elections, Lebanon seeks to disarm Hezbollah and the US government shutdown’s impact on aviation
Leila Molana-Allen shares insights on Lebanon's urgent need to disarm Hezbollah amid internal tensions and military limitations. Stefan de Vries discusses the dynamics behind the recent Dutch snap elections, focusing on Geert Wilders' waning populist appeal. Nina dos Santos tackles Brazil's police raids and the violence affecting favelas, while Sally Geffen highlights the fallout of the US government shutdown on air travel, including controller shortages and economic impacts. TV critic Scott Bryan rounds up key industry news, from CNN's streaming changes to updates on Doctor Who.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 40min
Trump terminates trade negotiations with Canada over ad criticising tariffs. Plus: Monocle’s November issue
Thomas Lewis, Monocle's Toronto correspondent, analyzes the fallout from Trump's termination of trade talks with Canada, sparked by a controversial Ontario ad. Leila Molana-Allen shares her insights on the precarious media access to Gaza and the challenging conditions in the West Bank. Julia Jen highlights compelling themes in Monocle's November issue, including military developments in Poland. An intriguing clip features Nicolas Gousron discussing Bridget Riley’s artistic connections to Seurat at the Musée d'Orsay.
Oct 17, 2025 • 38min
Frieze London kicks off a massive week for the art market
Sophie Monaghan-Coombs is Monocle's Associate Editor for Culture, bringing insights from the vibrant Frieze London art fair, highlighting standout pieces like Roman glasses and a Leonora Carrington cradle. Leila Molana-Allen, Monocle’s Middle East correspondent, offers a poignant analysis of the Gaza ceasefire and contrasting moods between Israel and the West Bank, revealing a leadership vacuum among Palestinians. Together, they discuss the dynamic art market and pressing geopolitical issues with engaging commentary.
