The Monocle Daily
Monocle
Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 39min
Tensions on the Mexican border as US announces largest-ever migrant-detention facility
We report from the US-Mexican border six months on from Donald Trump promising a closed border and the biggest deportation operation in US history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2025 • 35min
Preparations begin for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
Russian aide Yuri Ushakov says that Trump and Putin will meet in the ‘coming days’ and the exact location will be announced later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2025 • 39min
US foreign envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin as sanctions threat looms
Talks between the US and Russia as Donald Trump warns that he will impose sanctions if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 5, 2025 • 36min
The Netherlands becomes the first country to buy US arms for Ukraine
Justin Quirk and Terry Stiastny join Andrew Mueller to explore the first funding of US military equipment for Ukraine. Plus: why music festivals are turning up their wellness offering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 4, 2025 • 40min
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza to free hostages and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines
Benjamin Netanyahu suggests expanding Israel’s military operations in Gaza to free hostages; Russia’s deadline for a deal approaches; the chaos engulfing the right in the UK; and Italy’s plan to tackle unpaid fines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2025 • 40min
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates agenda at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Plus: ‘Salute’ to National Spritz Day
We speak to Ukrainian Nobel laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk at the Helsinki+50 Conference. Then: The White House’s ambitions to build a new ballroom and we raise a glass to National Spritz Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 31, 2025 • 37min
How will recognising a Palestinian state affect tariff deals with Trump?
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, we assess what recognition of a Palestinian state means for trade deals with Washington. Then: why Europe’s roads aren’t war-ready and the importance of influencers in politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2025 • 40min
The death of popularity: Why are no politicians liked anymore?
Approval ratings for leaders in the US and UK are slumping, we unpack why global politics seems so fragmented. Plus: The fallout from Tehran’s water crisis and the reason behind a Regency literature revival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2025 • 39min
The UK sets out a plan to conditionally recognise the state of Palestine
The UK’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, announces a plan to recognise the state of Palestine. Then: Washington and Beijing hold a second day of trade talks. Plus: how important is ice in a drink?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 38min
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and why European leaders are concerned over the EU-US trade deal
Yossi Mekelberg and Patricia Cohen look at the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Europe’s reaction to the trade deal with the US, Moscow’s launch of direct flights to Pyongyang and “Ghosts of Iron Mountain”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
