The Globalist
Monocle
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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Sep 17, 2025 • 59min
Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ second state visit to the UK begins
As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what’s at stake for the “special relationship”. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi’s elections and TV news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2025 • 59min
Trump lands in the UK and Syrians head to the polls
Donald Trump arrives in London for his second state visit and Syria holds its first elections since Assad’s fall. Plus: Kansas City’s mayor on preparing for federal forces; and an auction of 577 unique chairs in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2025 • 59min
Marco Rubio visits Israel as Qatar hosts an emergency Arab summit
The US Secretary of State meets Netanyahu, while Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Doha after Israel’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar last week. Plus: A report on democracy’s health globally, the latest in aviation and The Emmys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2025 • 59min
Brazil’s supreme court finds former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of coup plot
Antonio Sampaio, an expert in Latin American politics, and Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead, discuss the Brazilian Supreme Court's landmark conviction of former president Jair Bolsonaro for coup plotting. They delve into the repercussions for free speech and Brazil's political stability. The conversation then shifts to Kim Jong-un's daughter potentially becoming North Korea's next leader, raising questions about succession and internal power dynamics, all while highlighting global political tensions.
Sep 11, 2025 • 59min
Charlie Kirk shooting and Israel strike the Houthis
Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is killed. Israel hits Houthis in Yemen, Poland closes its border with Belarus and protesters take to the streets in France. Plus: what counts as modern art?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
Israel strikes Qatar and Russia violates Poland’s airspace
Israel strikes Hamas targets in Qatar, risking a widening conflict. Plus: Russian drones are shot down in Poland’s airspace, Lachlan Murdoch secures the top job, ensuring an ongoing conservative tilt to the News Corp empire. And: should we wear helmets?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 59min
Macron’s government is plunged into crisis once more
As France’s government falls apart, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief joins us to discuss what comes next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 59min
Who will be Japan’s new prime minister? Plus: Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona
Who will lead Japan’s increasingly tumultuous political scene after Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation? Plus: Argentina’s local elections and Monocle goes to Barcelona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2025 • 59min
Trump’s deadline for Putin is up – will anything change? Plus: the life and legacy of Giorgio Armani
Another Trump deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine passes. What’s he waiting for? Then: the UAE issues a rare, stark warning to Israel. Plus: Giorgio Armani’s impact on the fashion industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 4, 2025 • 59min
Is diplomacy failing Ukraine and is Thailand music’s Tomorrowland?
Michael McFaul, former US ambassador to Russia and a leading voice on global diplomacy, dives into the complexities of Ukraine's ongoing war and the shortcomings of current diplomatic efforts. He highlights critical geopolitical tensions and critiques the strategies of past U.S. administrations. On a lighter note, McFaul also discusses Thailand's exciting leap into the global music scene with Tomorrowland, showcasing the country's cultural appeal and youthful energy as it sets the stage for international festivals.
