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.
Location:
London, United Kingdom
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Monocle
Description:
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.
Language:
English
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Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London, W1U 4EG, UK +44 20 7725 4388
Email:
info@monocle.com
Episodes
Will the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu make a difference?
11/22/2024
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, among others, we assess what effects it will have in resolving the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Then: Narendra Modi wraps up a historic visit to Guyana, Moldova clinches a crucial security deal with the UK and we recap this year’s Cop29 summit in Baku.
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Duration:00:59:00
Should Iran be censured? And how the Trump administration will shape the global economy
11/21/2024
The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleepers to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine.
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Duration:00:59:30
The push for an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
11/20/2024
We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’
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Duration:00:59:05
Face-to-face diplomacy at the G20 summit and Mexico’s Trump dilemma
11/19/2024
As world leaders gather at the G20 summit in Brazil, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera joins Emma Nelson to discuss what face-to-face diplomacy might achieve and examines how Mexico views Donald Trump. Plus, the EU meets to discuss Georgia and Will Hodgkinson brings us the latest music news.
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Duration:00:58:54
Diplomacy from Apec to G20
11/18/2024
Xi Jinping, Joe Biden and other world leaders hold bilaterals as Apec comes to an end in Lima and the G20 gets under way in Brazil. Plus: Amsterdam protests affect the Dutch government, how the Philippines is surviving an onslaught of typhoons and the new French dictionary.
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Duration:00:58:56
Apec’s bilaterals
11/15/2024
As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being mad. We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.
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Duration:00:58:45
Ukraine anticipates Russia’s next attack
11/14/2024
As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine. Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29.
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Duration:00:58:43
The future of aid for Gaza
11/13/2024
The US’s deadline for Israel to boost aid to Gaza has come and gone. What happens now? Then: we cross to Haiti where a new prime minister has taken office. Plus: China’s air show and Japan’s minority government.
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Duration:00:58:54
Special edition: Live from Sydney
11/12/2024
A special live edition recorded in Sydney on the sidelines of UBS’s 2024 Australasia Conference. Nic Monisse hosts a discussion about better design, urbanism and hospitality, featuring insights from Sydney Design Week creative director Keinton Butler, journalist Tim Ross and placemaking expert Jacqui Stanton. Plus: appearances by Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and Asia editor, James Chambers.
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Duration:00:59:00
Trump’s cabinet picks begin and Dubai Design Week
11/11/2024
We discuss who is assembling in Mar-a-Lago as Trump’s cabinet picks begin, consider why soldiers have been deployed on the streets of Mozambique and hear the highlights from Dubai Design Week. Then: we check in with World Travel Market London and deliver the latest arts and culture news. Plus: today’s auction of the diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall.
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Duration:00:58:59
Viktor Orbán hosts European leaders as Trump and German elections loom large
11/8/2024
With Europe bracing for a second Trump presidency, we discuss what’s next for the EU and Ukraine. Then: Germany heads for snap elections as the ruling coalition crumbles. Plus: highlights from the 2024 World Architecture Festival and a special interview with the minister of tourism of Greece, Olga Kefalogianni.
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Duration:00:58:59
Trump’s ‘magnificent victory’
11/7/2024
As the world processes the news that Donald Trump has once again been elected president, Vincent McAviney and the Monocle team join Emma Nelson to discuss what the geopolitical implications are. Plus: Boeing workers finally return and the view from Art Week Tokyo.
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Duration:00:58:47
US election series: Trump declares victory
11/6/2024
A special programme out of Washington as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declares victory over his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris. Our team on the ground brings you the latest results and analysis as votes trickle in – we’re in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, California, Michigan and in the nation’s capital. Plus: the team in London on how Europe has reacted to the result.
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Duration:00:57:05
US election 2024: the world holds its breath as America votes
11/5/2024
As a historic US Election Day unfolds, Monocle’s Chris Lord reports from a tense Washington, DC, Georgina Godwin explores Southern political branding, and Andrew Mueller reviews bizarre election ads. Plus: Asia-Pacific security stakes and a Brazilian take on newspaper political endorsements.
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Duration:00:58:42
One day to go
11/4/2024
We examine a frenetic final weekend of campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s US presidential election and speak with Ian Brzezinski about America’s role in the world. Plus: The World Weather Attribution report, an interview with director Steve McQueen and why crows hold grudges.
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Duration:00:58:56
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister hopes for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
11/1/2024
As strikes and rockets continue to fire across the Lebanon-Israel border, there is still a sense of optimism about a ceasefire in the region. Hannah McCarthy joins Emma Nelson to discuss the situation. Plus: Andrew Mueller details the rigorous arguments of bloviating real-estate huxters, William Yang gives us the latest on Taiwan’s record-breaking typhoon and Rebecca Tay explains why Christmas is getting creepier.
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Duration:00:58:41
Macron’s Renaissance party narrowly avoids unity crisis
10/31/2024
Monocle’s Simon Bouvier joins Emma Nelson to discuss the future of the Renaissance party, as former French prime ministers Gabriel Attal and Élisabeth Borne avoid a political bust-up over who will be its next leader. Plus: China’s mounting debt problems, Copenhagen’s witch exhibition and the Vatican City’s new anime mascot.
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Duration:00:58:30
Kamala Harris’s rally and Israel’s warning to Naim Kassim
10/30/2024
Monocle’s Christopher Cermak reports from Washington as Emma Nelson discusses Hezbollah’s new leader choice with Edmund Bower in Beirut. Plus: influence operations and disinformation in Switzerland, historic Italian naval ship docks in Singapore and Bangkok’s Jay Fai announces that she is hanging up her apron.
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Duration:00:58:56
New Gaza ceasefire talks and the US election’s one-week countdown
10/29/2024
The latest on talks for a proposed two-day truce in Gaza. Plus, questions over the legitimacy of Georgia’s election results, a flip through the papers and the role of conspiracies in the US presidential campaign.
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Duration:01:01:19
Japan’s shock election result
10/28/2024
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party lose the majority in snap elections, but Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to stay on. Georgina Godwin is joined by Monocle’s Asia Editor, Fiona Wilson, to discuss. Plus: Lindsey Hilsum reports on Lebanon, we hear all about protecting Slovakia’s cultural heritage and plans for Poland’s new super city.
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Duration:00:58:59