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 13, 2025 • 42min
Is the global push for a Palestinian state a distraction from Gaza?
As the world busies itself with discussions about a Palestinian state, the death toll in Gaza rises. Plus: Lebanon’s Iran problem, how to stop a shoplifter and are you guilty of “cagongjok”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2025 • 38min
Zelensky warns of Russian offensives ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska
Europe and Ukraine left out in the cold ahead of the meeting between Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Alaska. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 11, 2025 • 38min
EU leaders urge Trump talks ahead of Putin meeting on Ukraine in Alaska
We discuss the EU’s urgent strategy talks as ministers seek to brief Donald Trump before his Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, set red lines and push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
