Monocle Radio: The Briefing https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en © 2024 Monocle Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:58:00 GMT https://img.monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing_tile_expo-city-du-65dc63fc727ef.jpg Monocle Radio: The Briefing https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing Monocle A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media. Monocle, Music, Monocle Magazine, Tyler Brûlé, Culture, Current Affairs, Design, Business no Winkontent Ltd. 759286 info@monocle.com no Special edition, no 1: Live from the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum at Expo City Dubai https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/special-edition/ The first in a series of special live editions recorded at the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum at Expo City Dubai. Tom Edwards hosts a discussion on sustainable placemaking, featuring insights from author and authority on creative cities, Charles Landry; Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck; anthropologist and director at Gehl, Sophia Schuff; and Jonathan Ashmore, founding principal of Anarchitect. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT 67e3dc8f-4d52-4329-926d-b13700aa2eb7 Monocle Radio The first in a series of special live editions recorded at the Sustainable Cities in Action Forum at Expo City Dubai. Tom Edwards hosts a discussion on sustainable placemaking, featuring insights from author and authority on creative cities, Charles Landry; Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck; anthropologist and director at Gehl, Sophia Schuff; and Jonathan Ashmore, founding principal of Anarchitect. no 00:27:10 Benjamin Netanyahu hits back at Israel’s Western allies https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3255/ Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US and Germany’s criticisms of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Is the rift between Tel Aviv and its staunchest allies deepening? Plus: A look ahead at India’s election and the UK’s decision to join Asia’s trade club. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 996f4dc1-6529-42e3-8460-b13700b8afb8 Monocle Radio Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US and Germany’s criticisms of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Is the rift between Tel Aviv and its staunchest allies deepening? Plus: A look ahead at India’s election and the UK’s decision to join Asia’s trade club. no 00:43:36 Is the tide turning in US-Israel ties? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3254/ Hamas presents a new ceasefire deal and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel. Gregg Carlstrom has the latest. Plus: as Russians vote in an election with no real opposition, we hear from Evgenia Kara-Murza, wife of jailed political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 31df6850-0477-44bf-9fff-b13400b85e02 Monocle Radio Hamas presents a new ceasefire deal and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel. Gregg Carlstrom has the latest. Plus: as Russians vote in an election with no real opposition, we hear from Evgenia Kara-Murza, wife of jailed political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza. no 00:29:46 Washington considers a TikTok ban https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3253/ The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok amid concerns about Chinese influence over the social media giant. Plus: the leaders of Germany, France and Poland plan a meeting to iron out their differences and ‘The Global Countdown’ goes to Brazil. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT d96aebbf-d839-489b-b91a-b13300c2959a Monocle Radio The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that could ban TikTok amid concerns about Chinese influence over the social media giant. Plus: the leaders of Germany, France and Poland plan a meeting to iron out their differences and ‘The Global Countdown’ goes to Brazil. no 00:31:57 The US heads for a Biden-Trump rematch https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3252/ The latest round of primary votes has set up a rematch between Joe Biden and his bombastic predecessor Donald Trump. Plus: the European Parliament votes on a landmark artificial-intelligence bill and a Japanese-made rocket fails on launch. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 3881ec49-c9f5-460b-b5cb-b13200b22b23 Monocle Radio The latest round of primary votes has set up a rematch between Joe Biden and his bombastic predecessor Donald Trump. Plus: the European Parliament votes on a landmark artificial-intelligence bill and a Japanese-made rocket fails on launch. no 00:37:07 Bosnia and Herzegovina recommended to start EU accession talks https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3251/ The European Commission recommends that Bosnia and Herzegovina start EU accession talks, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to join the bloc. Plus: Dutch coalition talks grind on and the latest business headlines. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT b6ab7d92-9047-44ee-b1b2-b13100bc8e3b Monocle Radio The European Commission recommends that Bosnia and Herzegovina start EU accession talks, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to join the bloc. Plus: Dutch coalition talks grind on and the latest business headlines. no 00:37:53 Caribbean leaders hold emergency meeting on Haiti https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3250/ Leaders from the Caribbean regional bloc are meeting in Jamaica to discuss Haiti’s escalating gang violence. Plus: France’s far-right leads the polls ahead of the European elections and Fernando Augusto Pacheco reflects on the 2024 Academy Awards. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 14d79b0b-e1dc-4b2b-b0eb-b13000a2ca9c Monocle Radio Leaders from the Caribbean regional bloc are meeting in Jamaica to discuss Haiti’s escalating gang violence. Plus: France’s far-right leads the polls ahead of the European elections and Fernando Augusto Pacheco reflects on the 2024 Academy Awards. no 00:35:11 Orbán meets Trump in Florida https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3249/ Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, travels to Florida to meet with Donald Trump. Plus: Ireland votes on the definition of “family” and Japan joins military drills in France for the first time. Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 1df7692e-325d-4454-b1f1-b12d00b9e00f Monocle Radio Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, travels to Florida to meet with Donald Trump. Plus: Ireland votes on the definition of “family” and Japan joins military drills in France for the first time. no 00:35:13 China’s National People’s Congress and Arco Madrid https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3248/ We get an update on the National People’s Congress in Beijing, preview Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech and check in on the Arco Madrid contemporary art fair. Plus: a biscuits countdown special. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 2c17ae1e-5793-4381-975d-b12c00c70e65 Monocle Radio We get an update on the National People’s Congress in Beijing, preview Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech and check in on the Arco Madrid contemporary art fair. Plus: a biscuits countdown special. no 00:31:39 Super Tuesday and Pritzker Prize winners https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3247/ We head to a viewing party in Virginia to assess Super Tuesday’s results with Simon Marks. Plus: Why the Philippines is worried about Asean’s stance on China, an interview with the head of the Munich Security Conference and the Pritzker Architecture Prize goes to Riken Yamamoto. Wed, 6 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT e0953193-fe96-4c94-bfe5-b12b00bf8705 Monocle Radio We head to a viewing party in Virginia to assess Super Tuesday’s results with Simon Marks. Plus: Why the Philippines is worried about Asean’s stance on China, an interview with the head of the Munich Security Conference and the Pritzker Architecture Prize goes to Riken Yamamoto. no 00:30:47 Nordic Response 2024 and the future of Macy’s https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3246/ We hear about the first major Nato exercises with Finland and Sweden as members, Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo gives us an update on Portugal’s elections and the uncertain future of Macy’s. Plus: What next for Austria after Sebastian Kurz’s conviction. Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 3d410e3f-bbfe-4f92-aab0-b12a00c9f01e Monocle Radio We hear about the first major Nato exercises with Finland and Sweden as members, Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo gives us an update on Portugal’s elections and the uncertain future of Macy’s. Plus: What next for Austria after Sebastian Kurz’s conviction. no 00:30:54 Haiti’s state of emergency and Olaf Scholz in hot water https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3245/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media. Mon, 4 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 9161ef72-02e9-4965-af9b-b12900c2bd94 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by a Monocle editor. The show features informed reporting, prescient business analysis and invaluable industry reports covering everything from technology to aviation and retail to media. no 00:30:00 Gaza aid convoy deaths spark global outrage https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3244/ The US blocks a UN statement blaming Israel for Gaza aid convoy deaths, Giorgia Meloni makes her second official visit to the US and nationwide strikes in Germany bring public transport to a near standstill. Plus: Max Richter speaks to Monocle’s Robert Bound about his soundtrack for the movie ‘Spaceman’.   Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT 92b09a13-cd74-4cc6-8aa2-b12600cec81a Monocle Radio The US blocks a UN statement blaming Israel for Gaza aid convoy deaths, Giorgia Meloni makes her second official visit to the US and nationwide strikes in Germany bring public transport to a near standstill. Plus: Max Richter speaks to Monocle’s Robert Bound about his soundtrack for the movie ‘Spaceman’.   no 00:32:54 EU takes the lead in the Red Sea https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3243/ The EU’s Red Sea mission is involved in its first skirmishes, Mitch McConnell announces his departure as Republican Senate leader and an exhibition on UK-Ukraine relations at the Houses of Parliament. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ from Nigeria. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT e91fa576-01a0-4dd1-9527-b12500c1abee Monocle Radio The EU’s Red Sea mission is involved in its first skirmishes, Mitch McConnell announces his departure as Republican Senate leader and an exhibition on UK-Ukraine relations at the Houses of Parliament. Plus: ‘The Global Countdown’ from Nigeria. no 00:30:49 Hamas downplays US ceasefire optimism https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3242/ Hamas and Israel underemphasise Joe Biden’s hopes of imminent ceasefire, why artificial intelligence is a big opportunity for the news media and the women missing from family trees lost from the history books. Plus: the latest news from the world of architecture and design. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT ab22fc20-34e7-4458-a2f2-b12400bc9f6d Monocle Radio Hamas and Israel underemphasise Joe Biden’s hopes of imminent ceasefire, why artificial intelligence is a big opportunity for the news media and the women missing from family trees lost from the history books. Plus: the latest news from the world of architecture and design. no 00:35:12 Kyiv-Warsaw ties come under pressure https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3241/ Joe Biden says he hopes for a truce in Gaza by next Monday as Hamas reviews a ceasefire deal. Plus: ties between Poland and Ukraine are strained as farmers’ protests continue at their border and music concerts drive a tourism boom in Singapore. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT b6a26b1a-a08b-44bf-996e-b12300b74035 Monocle Radio Joe Biden says he hopes for a truce in Gaza by next Monday as Hamas reviews a ceasefire deal. Plus: ties between Poland and Ukraine are strained as farmers’ protests continue at their border and music concerts drive a tourism boom in Singapore. no 00:36:24 Why will Nikki Haley not drop out? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3240/ The government of the Palestinian Authority resigns amid US pressure to improve governance of the West Bank. Plus: European leaders meet in Paris to show a united front on Ukraine and even after Nikki Haley loses to Donald Trump in her home state, why is she staying in the race to be the Republican nominee for president? Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT fb0825ad-4745-437a-bbbf-b12200c1f934 Monocle Radio The government of the Palestinian Authority resigns amid US pressure to improve governance of the West Bank. Plus: European leaders meet in Paris to show a united front on Ukraine and even after Nikki Haley loses to Donald Trump in her home state, why is she staying in the race to be the Republican nominee for president? no 00:34:18 Washington responds to Navalny’s death https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3239/ Joe Biden will impose fresh sanctions on Russia after the death of its opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Plus: the first private space mission lands on the moon and we hear from Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about her project to collect evidence of war crimes. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT b8e8d96e-d73d-4b55-82d3-b11f00b81d4e Monocle Radio Joe Biden will impose fresh sanctions on Russia after the death of its opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Plus: the first private space mission lands on the moon and we hear from Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about her project to collect evidence of war crimes. no 00:38:15 What to expect from the Conservative Political Action Conference https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3238/ Brazil hosts G20 foreign ministers and far-right leaders gather in Maryland for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Plus: the day’s business headlines and Fernando Augusto Pacheco ranks musical biopics in ‘The Global Countdown’. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT a46105fb-9d6c-45d8-a590-b11e00bb38fe Monocle Radio Brazil hosts G20 foreign ministers and far-right leaders gather in Maryland for the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Plus: the day’s business headlines and Fernando Augusto Pacheco ranks musical biopics in ‘The Global Countdown’. no 00:37:36 What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Avdiivka? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3237/ Vladimir Putin vows to push further into Ukraine after Russian forces took the eastern town of Avdiivka over the weekend. Plus: South Africa announces its last budget before its general election in May and OneWorld opens its first airport lounge in Europe.  Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 5ea129e2-7d9f-4a87-b0be-b11d00bbf346 Monocle Radio Vladimir Putin vows to push further into Ukraine after Russian forces took the eastern town of Avdiivka over the weekend. Plus: South Africa announces its last budget before its general election in May and OneWorld opens its first airport lounge in Europe.  no 00:32:50 What next for Russia’s opposition movement? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3236/ Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week, vows to continue her husband’s work. We ask where Russia’s opposition movement can go next. Plus: Australia plans to double the size of its navy and a workers’ strike forces the Eiffel Tower to close. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT f60f8069-148c-472e-8589-b11c00c0765d Monocle Radio Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison last week, vows to continue her husband’s work. We ask where Russia’s opposition movement can go next. Plus: Australia plans to double the size of its navy and a workers’ strike forces the Eiffel Tower to close. no 00:34:43 Ursula von der Leyen prepares for round two https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3235/ We discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement of her intention to run for a second term as European Commission president. Plus: Sergey Lavrov heads to Havana, reflections from the Munich Security Conference and a look at London Fashion Week. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 6cb43d39-8281-404c-9c97-b11b00c22b62 Monocle Radio We discuss Ursula von der Leyen’s announcement of her intention to run for a second term as European Commission president. Plus: Sergey Lavrov heads to Havana, reflections from the Munich Security Conference and a look at London Fashion Week. no 00:38:10 Alexei Navalny dies in prison https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3234/ Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison. Senegal’s top court rules that a decision by its president to delay a national election was unconstitutional. Plus: we check in with Nina dos Santos at the Munich Security Conference and the CEO of Farfetch steps down. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 5fa41f5b-3712-4666-9173-b11800c32ca1 Monocle Radio Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison. Senegal’s top court rules that a decision by its president to delay a national election was unconstitutional. Plus: we check in with Nina dos Santos at the Munich Security Conference and the CEO of Farfetch steps down. no 00:37:42 Will Russia launch a nuclear weapon into space? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3233/ The White House warned its allies that Russia is working on a nuclear weapon to be launched into space, US media reports. Plus: the UK’s foreign minister, David Cameron, prepares to meet his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and Japan enters a surprise recession. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT abba1692-3876-4098-8754-b11700b23335 Monocle Radio The White House warned its allies that Russia is working on a nuclear weapon to be launched into space, US media reports. Plus: the UK’s foreign minister, David Cameron, prepares to meet his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and Japan enters a surprise recession. no 00:32:22 Erdogan in Egypt https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3232/ Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, visits Egypt for the first time since the countries normalised ties. Plus: Myanmar reintroduces conscription, and the latest fashion news. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 632c23ec-136f-4b6c-a2a7-b11600c408a7 Monocle Radio Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, visits Egypt for the first time since the countries normalised ties. Plus: Myanmar reintroduces conscription, and the latest fashion news. no 00:31:45 How could the Indonesian election affect foreign relations? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3231/ Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group discusses mounting international pressure on Israel for a Gaza ceasefire. Plus: a look ahead to Indonesia’s presidential election and a flick through the papers with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 50324582-6286-45d0-b8e3-b11500be0546 Monocle Radio Joost Hiltermann of the International Crisis Group discusses mounting international pressure on Israel for a Gaza ceasefire. Plus: a look ahead to Indonesia’s presidential election and a flick through the papers with Fernando Augusto Pacheco. no 00:33:51 Trump threatens international security https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3230/ We begin the show in Pakistan where, four days after a hotly contested election, there’s still no clear indication of who will form its next government. Then we turn our focus to the US, as Donald Trump undermines Nato allies’ security. Plus: we report on the future of AM radio and our editor-in-chief checks in from the World Government Summit in Dubai. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 78186416-2a71-4525-afc6-b11400c77393 Monocle Radio We begin the show in Pakistan where, four days after a hotly contested election, there’s still no clear indication of who will form its next government. Then we turn our focus to the US, as Donald Trump undermines Nato allies’ security. Plus: we report on the future of AM radio and our editor-in-chief checks in from the World Government Summit in Dubai. no 00:30:28 Ukraine gets a new military chief https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3229/ Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, replaces his military chief after weeks of speculation. Plus: Finns prepare to vote in a presidential election runoff, why births peak in the Year of the Dragon and Laura Kramer meets the makeup artists behind Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’. Fri, 9 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 8e1e8ab6-1592-4098-a7a0-b11100d348bb Monocle Radio Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, replaces his military chief after weeks of speculation. Plus: Finns prepare to vote in a presidential election runoff, why births peak in the Year of the Dragon and Laura Kramer meets the makeup artists behind Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’. no 00:34:22 Pakistan goes to the polls https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3228/ Pakistan cuts mobile-phone and data services as millions of voters go to the polls in a controversial election. Plus: Baghdad condemns Washington after US airstrikes, tensions escalate between Kosovo and Serbia, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Mexico for ‘The Global Countdown’. Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 6ac15a17-cbe7-429c-85e3-b11000d1f5c4 Monocle Radio Pakistan cuts mobile-phone and data services as millions of voters go to the polls in a controversial election. Plus: Baghdad condemns Washington after US airstrikes, tensions escalate between Kosovo and Serbia, and Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Mexico for ‘The Global Countdown’. no 00:33:22 Hamas proposes a ceasefire deal https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3227/ The latest from Israel as negotiators consider Hamas’s proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, faces a new setback to his economic reform bill, Lufthansa staff go on strike and why Thailand wants to protect its famous elephant-print trousers. Wed, 7 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 6003a9ee-e5b1-451f-8de2-b10f00c017f4 Monocle Radio The latest from Israel as negotiators consider Hamas’s proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus: Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, faces a new setback to his economic reform bill, Lufthansa staff go on strike and why Thailand wants to protect its famous elephant-print trousers. no 00:36:27 Mexico’s president considers his legacy https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3226/ Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, tables a raft of leftist constitutional reforms ahead of the country’s elections in June. Plus: how Turkey is rebuilding a year on from devastating earthquakes, financial troubles for Vienna’s famous Boys’ Choir and a check-in from Stockholm Design Week. Tue, 6 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 7de0999f-7c3c-4b88-96b6-b10e00b9d0b0 Monocle Radio Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, tables a raft of leftist constitutional reforms ahead of the country’s elections in June. Plus: how Turkey is rebuilding a year on from devastating earthquakes, financial troubles for Vienna’s famous Boys’ Choir and a check-in from Stockholm Design Week. no 00:32:54 Who is El Salvador’s self-proclaimed ‘cool dictator’? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3225/ We discuss the landslide re-election of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele. Plus: a flick through today’s papers with Fernando Augusto Pacheco and highlights from the London Critics’ Circle Awards. Mon, 5 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT fdc1132f-a26f-4a49-b0a4-b10d00d4830f Monocle Radio We discuss the landslide re-election of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele. Plus: a flick through today’s papers with Fernando Augusto Pacheco and highlights from the London Critics’ Circle Awards. no 00:33:38 Is India’s opposition coalition bound to fail? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3224/ Washington plans airstrikes on Iranian targets and sanctions Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Plus: Argentina’s congress continues its marathon debate on a sweeping economic reform bill, India’s opposition coalition falters and Japan announces a digital-nomad visa. Fri, 2 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 755f32b5-8fd2-41ec-b73c-b10a00c77a91 Monocle Radio Washington plans airstrikes on Iranian targets and sanctions Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Plus: Argentina’s congress continues its marathon debate on a sweeping economic reform bill, India’s opposition coalition falters and Japan announces a digital-nomad visa. no 00:32:57 The EU agrees to a €50bn Ukraine aid package https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3223/ European Union leaders agree on a €50bn support package for Ukraine, despite a threat by Hungary’s, prime minister, Viktor Orbán to veto new aid. Plus: why farmers’ protests are spreading across Europe, more Houthi airstrikes in the Red Sea and Fernando Augusto Pacheco’s ‘The Global Countdown’. Thu, 1 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT 0156c8ed-fbd2-4a84-a0e0-b10900c69b5c Monocle Radio European Union leaders agree on a €50bn support package for Ukraine, despite a threat by Hungary’s, prime minister, Viktor Orbán to veto new aid. Plus: why farmers’ protests are spreading across Europe, more Houthi airstrikes in the Red Sea and Fernando Augusto Pacheco’s ‘The Global Countdown’. no 00:35:55 Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3222/ Joe Biden has decided how Washington will respond to a deadly airstrike on its troops, which the White House blames on Iran-backed Syrian militia. Plus: former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan faces 14 years behind bars and Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, checks in from Copenhagen International Fashion Fair. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT d076e2fe-532e-48c8-8687-b10800c06960 Monocle Radio Joe Biden has decided how Washington will respond to a deadly airstrike on its troops, which the White House blames on Iran-backed Syrian militia. Plus: former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan faces 14 years behind bars and Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, checks in from Copenhagen International Fashion Fair. no 00:34:56 How will Washington react to a deadly airstrike on US troops? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3221/ Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan is sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking a confidential diplomatic cable. Samira Shackle has more details. Plus: Washington weighs its options following an airstrike that killed US troops over the weekend and Northern Ireland’s devolved parliament looks set to return. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 950cacdb-7352-4ee7-bfd9-b10700b9a755 Monocle Radio Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan is sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking a confidential diplomatic cable. Samira Shackle has more details. Plus: Washington weighs its options following an airstrike that killed US troops over the weekend and Northern Ireland’s devolved parliament looks set to return. no 00:31:53 What are ‘Iran-backed’ militant groups? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3220/ A Hong Kong court orders the liquidation of Chinese property giant Evergrande. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Choong Wilkins explains why it matters. Plus: after Joe Biden blames ‘Iran-backed’ militants for a deadly strike on US forces, we explore who the groups are and their ties with Tehran. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT aa4acdd1-b3b7-46e5-8db7-b10600b65bc5 Monocle Radio A Hong Kong court orders the liquidation of Chinese property giant Evergrande. Bloomberg’s Rebecca Choong Wilkins explains why it matters. Plus: after Joe Biden blames ‘Iran-backed’ militants for a deadly strike on US forces, we explore who the groups are and their ties with Tehran. no 00:31:55 UK-Canada trade talks stall https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3219/ Vladimir Putin visits Kaliningrad as Nato holds its largest military drills since the Cold War. We speak to General Sir Richard Shirreff, formerly Nato Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, about the risk of war with Russia. Plus: London walks out of trade talks with Ottawa and Finland reconsiders its strict alcohol regulations.  Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 29fb1634-155b-4543-9e1f-b10300bf9a14 Monocle Radio Vladimir Putin visits Kaliningrad as Nato holds its largest military drills since the Cold War. We speak to General Sir Richard Shirreff, formerly Nato Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, about the risk of war with Russia. Plus: London walks out of trade talks with Ottawa and Finland reconsiders its strict alcohol regulations.  no 00:37:22 Thousands in Argentina strike over Javier Milei’s reforms https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3218/ Questions remain over a plane crash in Russia, which killed 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Plus: a national strike in Argentina against president Javier Milei’s radical reform agenda, two Indian restaurant chains launch a legal battle over who invented a famous chicken curry and ‘The Global Countdown’ is back. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT be95a18c-4fd8-4de7-897f-b10200bdfdd1 Monocle Radio Questions remain over a plane crash in Russia, which killed 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Plus: a national strike in Argentina against president Javier Milei’s radical reform agenda, two Indian restaurant chains launch a legal battle over who invented a famous chicken curry and ‘The Global Countdown’ is back. no 00:35:54 Does North Korea want a war? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3217/ After Donald Trump wins a second Republican primary in New Hampshire, we consider what another presidency might mean for Washington’s relationships in Asia. Plus: tensions increase as Pyongyang ramps up missile launches and the Oscars nominations cause controversy.  Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT b54b0326-3631-4ea1-aba7-b10100bd50da Monocle Radio After Donald Trump wins a second Republican primary in New Hampshire, we consider what another presidency might mean for Washington’s relationships in Asia. Plus: tensions increase as Pyongyang ramps up missile launches and the Oscars nominations cause controversy.  no 00:34:42 Britain and US strike again on the Yemeni Houthis https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3216/ British and US forces launch another round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Plus: Human rights groups raise concerns ahead of Senegal’s election, the latest business headlines and celebrating independent bookshops. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 4b687b9c-b060-4297-9c9c-b10000d0d29f Monocle Radio British and US forces launch another round of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Plus: Human rights groups raise concerns ahead of Senegal’s election, the latest business headlines and celebrating independent bookshops. no 00:33:23 Where did it all go wrong for Ron DeSantis? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3215/ Florida governor Ron DeSantis backs Donald Trump as he drops out of the race to become the Republican presidential nominee. Plus: we report as Indian prime minister Narendra Modi opens a controversial new Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh and ask: What’s in store for Liberia’s new president? Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 2989bf2a-a008-4c60-a630-b0ff00be3975 Monocle Radio Florida governor Ron DeSantis backs Donald Trump as he drops out of the race to become the Republican presidential nominee. Plus: we report as Indian prime minister Narendra Modi opens a controversial new Hindu temple in Uttar Pradesh and ask: What’s in store for Liberia’s new president? no 00:31:31 What do the attacks in the Red Sea mean for global trade? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3214/ We examine the backlash following Benjamin Netanyahu’s apparent rejection of a post-war peace process that would lead to the creation of a Palestinian state. Plus: the effect of the Red Sea crisis on global commerce and Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT c20af6b8-05ec-475b-bf35-b0fc00c2a2fd Monocle Radio We examine the backlash following Benjamin Netanyahu’s apparent rejection of a post-war peace process that would lead to the creation of a Palestinian state. Plus: the effect of the Red Sea crisis on global commerce and Paris Men’s Fashion Week. no 00:35:45 World Economic Forum: Day Four https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3213/ A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Monocle Radio’s Carlota Rebelo speaks to journalist Fabienne Kinzelmann about the heightened tensions across the Middle East making an appearance at WEF. Mario Centeno, governor of the Bank of Portugal, gives his assessment of the global economic outlook. Plus: Alexandre Edelmann, head of Presence Switzerland, tells us how to be a good host and Jessica Bridger discusses what you might have missed at WEF. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 525a01b2-2b65-4de3-be67-b0fb00af37fe Monocle Radio A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Monocle Radio’s Carlota Rebelo speaks to journalist Fabienne Kinzelmann about the heightened tensions across the Middle East making an appearance at WEF. Mario Centeno, governor of the Bank of Portugal, gives his assessment of the global economic outlook. Plus: Alexandre Edelmann, head of Presence Switzerland, tells us how to be a good host and Jessica Bridger discusses what you might have missed at WEF. no 00:34:29 World Economic Forum: Day Three https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3212/ A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb speaks to journalist Manveen Rana about the meetings taking place behind closed doors. As China bids to woo back global elites, we hear from one of its delegates, Henry Wong. Plus: why leading economists are calling for private money to flow into green investments. Carlota Rebelo has the roundup of day three. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 54c5b211-e4bc-4d7e-8970-b0fa00a8de4b Monocle Radio A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb speaks to journalist Manveen Rana about the meetings taking place behind closed doors. As China bids to woo back global elites, we hear from one of its delegates, Henry Wong. Plus: why leading economists are calling for private money to flow into green investments. Carlota Rebelo has the roundup of day three. no 00:35:04 What could another Trump presidency mean for US foreign policy? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3211/ Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucus in a landslide victory. How might a win in November affect Washington’s ties with the world? Plus: rebel fighters in Myanmar claim a key border town and ‘Succession’ wins big at the Emmy Awards. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT c5578907-bcaa-4bce-bd7b-b0f900b3556e Monocle Radio Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucus in a landslide victory. How might a win in November affect Washington’s ties with the world? Plus: rebel fighters in Myanmar claim a key border town and ‘Succession’ wins big at the Emmy Awards. no 00:32:47 What next for Guatemala’s new president after a chaotic inauguration? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3210/ A US delegation visits Taiwan as the island nation of Nauru turns to Beijing. Plus: the state of Iowa’s media ahead of key presidential caucuses; opposition legislators delay the inauguration of Guatemala’s new president; and the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 31dcc00e-cf6c-46df-8e6d-b0f800c08da6 Monocle Radio A US delegation visits Taiwan as the island nation of Nauru turns to Beijing. Plus: the state of Iowa’s media ahead of key presidential caucuses; opposition legislators delay the inauguration of Guatemala’s new president; and the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. no 00:34:21 How might China react to Taiwan’s election result? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3209/ Houthi rebels vow retaliation after US-UK airstrikes on Yemen. Plus: Beijing watches closely as Taiwan goes to the polls, Israel argues against genocide claims at the UN’s top court and the latest entertainment news. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 4478574d-b078-491f-a01b-b0f500bf0df9 Monocle Radio Houthi rebels vow retaliation after US-UK airstrikes on Yemen. Plus: Beijing watches closely as Taiwan goes to the polls, Israel argues against genocide claims at the UN’s top court and the latest entertainment news. no 00:37:51 Travel disruption across Germany https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3208/ South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice. Plus: Republican candidates exchange insults in the latest TV debate, German train workers strike as farmers protest and why more young people in Japan are not getting married.  Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT daac0f46-3c4c-4ea9-bf51-b0f400bfbea4 Monocle Radio South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice. Plus: Republican candidates exchange insults in the latest TV debate, German train workers strike as farmers protest and why more young people in Japan are not getting married.  no 00:33:54 Masked gunmen storm a TV studio in Ecuador https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3207/ Ecuador enters an ‘internal armed conflict’ after a wave of gang violence. Plus: Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch a fresh round of attacks on commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea; the US view on Taiwan’s forthcoming election; and what went wrong for Astrobotic\'s Peregrine Lunar Lander. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT f6c14fbf-bf8b-4619-9d00-b0f300be51cb Monocle Radio Ecuador enters an ‘internal armed conflict’ after a wave of gang violence. Plus: Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch a fresh round of attacks on commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea; the US view on Taiwan’s forthcoming election; and what went wrong for Astrobotic\'s Peregrine Lunar Lander. no 00:32:01 India and the Maldives row over tourism https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3206/ Élisabeth Borne resigns as France’s prime minister after the passage of a controversial immigration bill. Who will replace her? Plus: more issues for Boeing as airlines find loose parts in inspections of its 737 Max 9 and a spat between India and the Maldives over tourism and political influence. Tue, 9 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 856885a1-5145-4b08-881e-b0f200b93c23 Monocle Radio Élisabeth Borne resigns as France’s prime minister after the passage of a controversial immigration bill. Who will replace her? Plus: more issues for Boeing as airlines find loose parts in inspections of its 737 Max 9 and a spat between India and the Maldives over tourism and political influence. no 00:33:33 Tourism returns to Hong Kong https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3205/ Antony Blinken continues his Middle East tour in a bid to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over. Plus: Taipei and Beijing gear up for a key election, a lunar launch in Florida, Hong Kong opens up and the theatre that you should see in 2024. Mon, 8 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT b22d013d-64b6-4463-ace6-b0f100baa1a1 Monocle Radio Antony Blinken continues his Middle East tour in a bid to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over. Plus: Taipei and Beijing gear up for a key election, a lunar launch in Florida, Hong Kong opens up and the theatre that you should see in 2024. no 00:36:42 What do attacks in the Red Sea mean for global trade? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3204/ As attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea continue, we ask what the disruption means for global business and consumers. Plus: Washington says that Russia is using North Korean arms in Ukraine, a preview of the UK’s election year and we visit a famous Chinese restaurant-cum-jazz bar in Rhode Island. Fri, 5 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 3e797cc1-3956-44fa-95ce-b0ee00bf807d Monocle Radio As attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea continue, we ask what the disruption means for global business and consumers. Plus: Washington says that Russia is using North Korean arms in Ukraine, a preview of the UK’s election year and we visit a famous Chinese restaurant-cum-jazz bar in Rhode Island. no 00:30:53 Why is a Hindu temple causing controversy in India? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3203/ Donald Trump appeals to the Supreme Court over his Colorado ballot ban, China holds patrols in the South China Sea and a Hindu temple causes a stir in northern India. Plus: journalist Ruth Michaelson reviews the day’s papers. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT c93cefb6-7a04-46e3-914c-b0ed00a0a4b6 Monocle Radio Donald Trump appeals to the Supreme Court over his Colorado ballot ban, China holds patrols in the South China Sea and a Hindu temple causes a stir in northern India. Plus: journalist Ruth Michaelson reviews the day’s papers. no 00:27:23 Wednesday 3 January https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3202/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. Wed, 3 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT faf7c5d8-f875-4753-b983-b0de00da5795 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. no 00:34:35 Tuesday 2 January https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3201/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. Tue, 2 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 0f424a6a-df22-4f6f-b52f-b0de00d7caa3 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. no 00:30:39 Bring on 2024: Monocle’s projects for the year ahead https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3200/ Members of the Monocle magazine team join Tom Edwards to discuss their exciting projects for 2024. Mon, 1 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT 479e5093-1f5b-4943-95dd-b0de00d54da6 Monocle Radio Members of the Monocle magazine team join Tom Edwards to discuss their exciting projects for 2024. no 00:30:24 Friday 29 December https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3199/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. Plus: Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, looks ahead to 2024’s fashion highlights. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 8a43478f-080a-48fd-989f-b0de00b4ac45 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Emma Nelson. Plus: Monocle’s fashion editor, Natalie Theodosi, looks ahead to 2024’s fashion highlights. no 00:36:41 Thursday 28 December https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3198/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 6cf1516b-13e7-4c29-875b-b0de00b4f548 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Emma Nelson. no 00:32:53 Wednesday 27 December https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3197/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT ebaa6751-168c-48e9-9c72-b0de00b275fe Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from Midori House in London by Georgina Godwin. no 00:35:01 The best of The Big Interview 2023 https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3196/ Tom Edwards brings us highlights from our biggest interviews from 2023, including those with Steve Earle and Norwegian politician Erna Solberg.  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 9ba9aab3-a751-4467-89e2-b0de00aeee8e Monocle Radio Tom Edwards brings us highlights from our biggest interviews from 2023, including those with Steve Earle and Norwegian politician Erna Solberg.  no 00:28:29 Christmas Day special https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3195/ Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, join Tom Edwards, Robert Bound and Gillian Dobias to swap presents, survey the festivities around the world and share their Christmas wishes. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 46169c91-202e-4e29-a0f2-b0de00ada3aa Monocle Radio Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, join Tom Edwards, Robert Bound and Gillian Dobias to swap presents, survey the festivities around the world and share their Christmas wishes. no 00:27:51 Inside Finland's oldest toy factory https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3194/ A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from London by Andrew Mueller. Plus: a flick through the papers, What We Learned and a special dispatch from Finland’s oldest toy factory. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT f4319573-2019-42cb-b740-b0dc01095753 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day's main news stories, anchored from London by Andrew Mueller. Plus: a flick through the papers, What We Learned and a special dispatch from Finland’s oldest toy factory. no 00:35:54 The dos and don’ts of diplomatic gifting https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3193/ A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Andrew Mueller. Plus, to mark the festive season, journalist Michael Binyon and UK diplomat John Everard assess the dos and don’ts of diplomatic gifting. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT dff8e77f-8fa8-4ca6-8518-b0dc01073f09 Monocle Radio A pacy round-up of the day’s main news stories, anchored from London by Andrew Mueller. Plus, to mark the festive season, journalist Michael Binyon and UK diplomat John Everard assess the dos and don’ts of diplomatic gifting. no 00:38:36 What does the Colorado court ruling mean for Trump in 2024? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3192/ Washington reacts after Donald Trump is barred from running for the presidency in Colorado. Plus: polls open in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, how Iceland’s erupting volcano is monitored and why viewers have fallen out of love with film musicals. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 2e379d21-e26d-4c56-b3d5-b0de00b4b979 Monocle Radio Washington reacts after Donald Trump is barred from running for the presidency in Colorado. Plus: polls open in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, how Iceland’s erupting volcano is monitored and why viewers have fallen out of love with film musicals. no 00:34:17 Israel’s allies call for a ceasefire in Gaza https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3191/ International pressure grows on Israel over its bombardment of Gaza, as European foreign ministers meet to discuss a ceasefire. Plus: prosecutors raid the offices of two powerful factions in Japan’s ruling party, a review of the Italian papers and the luxury-retail platform Farfetch is sold to a South Korean buyer. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 715f00a1-4ab7-4147-8869-b0dd00b10b0b Monocle Radio International pressure grows on Israel over its bombardment of Gaza, as European foreign ministers meet to discuss a ceasefire. Plus: prosecutors raid the offices of two powerful factions in Japan’s ruling party, a review of the Italian papers and the luxury-retail platform Farfetch is sold to a South Korean buyer. no 00:30:22 Jimmy Lai goes on trial https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3190/ The trial of pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai, charged in 2020 under the national security law, begins in Hong Kong. Plus: Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vucic, declares victory following a snap election and Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco reviews the Monday papers.  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 8d064287-c2f0-4d2c-a213-b0dc00a61721 Monocle Radio The trial of pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai, charged in 2020 under the national security law, begins in Hong Kong. Plus: Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vucic, declares victory following a snap election and Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco reviews the Monday papers.  no 00:30:01 China’s industrial expansion https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3189/ China reports its fastest industrial expansion in nearly two years. Plus: South Korea warns of a potential North Korean missile launch this month, a report on Hungary’s new laws to curb foreign influence and the latest headlines in business and fashion.  Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 33a140c1-9e8e-481d-bb3c-b0d900c30624 Monocle Radio China reports its fastest industrial expansion in nearly two years. Plus: South Korea warns of a potential North Korean missile launch this month, a report on Hungary’s new laws to curb foreign influence and the latest headlines in business and fashion.  no 00:38:49 Will Venezuela invade Guyana? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3188/ Vladimir Putin says that there will only be peace in Ukraine when Russia achieves its “goals” at his first major press conference since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Plus: the presidents of Guyana and Venezuela meet in Saint Vincent amid border tensions, the EU debates Ukraine’s future membership and another wintery edition of The Global Countdown.  Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 31195547-616c-4ee8-b558-b0d800a074e5 Monocle Radio Vladimir Putin says that there will only be peace in Ukraine when Russia achieves its “goals” at his first major press conference since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Plus: the presidents of Guyana and Venezuela meet in Saint Vincent amid border tensions, the EU debates Ukraine’s future membership and another wintery edition of The Global Countdown.  no 00:38:05 How ambitious is the Cop 28 deal? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3187/ Suzanne Lynch discusses how ambitious the new Cop 28 agreement is. Plus: Australia breaks from the US and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Washington and the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv.  Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 45cd2378-8a6c-4a34-a7b5-b0d700cd875a Monocle Radio Suzanne Lynch discusses how ambitious the new Cop 28 agreement is. Plus: Australia breaks from the US and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Washington and the latest Russian strikes on Kyiv.  no 00:33:27 Which cities are best prepared for the future of mobility? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3186/ Xi Jinping arrives in Vietnam as Beijing and Washington jostle for influence in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub. Plus: tense talks at Cop 28 over fossil fuels, the EU’s shifting policy on Israel and Gaza, and Helsinki tops the latest Urban Mobility Readiness Index. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT f08fae51-4345-46ab-9425-b0d600c0a6bf Monocle Radio Xi Jinping arrives in Vietnam as Beijing and Washington jostle for influence in the Southeast Asian manufacturing hub. Plus: tense talks at Cop 28 over fossil fuels, the EU’s shifting policy on Israel and Gaza, and Helsinki tops the latest Urban Mobility Readiness Index. no 00:34:56 Why was voter turnout so low for Sunday’s Hong Kong elections? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3185/ An update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where aid operations are struggling to meet rising needs. Plus: why voter turnout in Hong Kong’s weekend local election was historically low, an immigration overhaul for Australia, and Japanese cinema makes waves in the US. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT fc5663d4-7f7a-41cf-9333-b0d500ba8a2c Monocle Radio An update on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where aid operations are struggling to meet rising needs. Plus: why voter turnout in Hong Kong’s weekend local election was historically low, an immigration overhaul for Australia, and Japanese cinema makes waves in the US. no 00:31:28 Did Israel deliberately target journalists in Lebanon? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3184/ World leaders call for calm as a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana escalates. Plus: leading human-rights organisations claim Israel deliberately targeted journalists in southern Lebanon. Also in the programme: Turkey and Greece warm ties after a landmark meeting and why ‘Oppenheimer’ will finally be released in Japan. Fri, 8 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 545a203f-734f-4673-93c1-b0d200c276a7 Monocle Radio World leaders call for calm as a border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana escalates. Plus: leading human-rights organisations claim Israel deliberately targeted journalists in southern Lebanon. Also in the programme: Turkey and Greece warm ties after a landmark meeting and why ‘Oppenheimer’ will finally be released in Japan. no 00:30:35 Two months of war between Israel and Hamas https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3183/ We assess the long-term regional implications of the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Italy formally leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Air New Zealand buys its first battery-powered, all-electric aircraft. Thu, 7 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT f6b0c6e7-f1b8-4a9e-9235-b0d100b82223 Monocle Radio We assess the long-term regional implications of the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Italy formally leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Air New Zealand buys its first battery-powered, all-electric aircraft. no 00:34:41 Is US support for Ukraine running out? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3182/ Top Ukrainian defence officials arrive in Washington for key talks with their US and Nato counterparts. Plus: rising settler violence in the West Bank, the latest from Cop 28 in Dubai and Italy’s other leaning tower. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 39a5dd43-011d-44ca-b0aa-b0d000c304b5 Monocle Radio Top Ukrainian defence officials arrive in Washington for key talks with their US and Nato counterparts. Plus: rising settler violence in the West Bank, the latest from Cop 28 in Dubai and Italy’s other leaning tower. no 00:30:37 Pressure on Netanyahu at home and abroad https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3181/ A fraud trial against Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, restarts as he comes under international pressure to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza. Plus: a former US diplomat is accused of spying for Cuba, France exerts itself in the South Pacific and George Santos’s post-Congress life. Tue, 5 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT edccc4b6-73c6-4772-9f34-b0cf00baf033 Monocle Radio A fraud trial against Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, restarts as he comes under international pressure to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza. Plus: a former US diplomat is accused of spying for Cuba, France exerts itself in the South Pacific and George Santos’s post-Congress life. no 00:30:06 Israel extends its ground offensive in Gaza https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3180/ Israel strikes Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and warns residents in central areas to evacuate. Plus: Europe’s hard-right launches its EU election campaign, a new exhibition of repatriated Indonesian artefacts and the Oxford English Dictionary’s “word of the year” is rizz. Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 649d5b21-f37a-4dda-917c-b0ce00b37442 Monocle Radio Israel strikes Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and warns residents in central areas to evacuate. Plus: Europe’s hard-right launches its EU election campaign, a new exhibition of repatriated Indonesian artefacts and the Oxford English Dictionary’s “word of the year” is rizz. no 00:37:01 Humanitarian operations are scaled back as fighting resumes in Gaza https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3179/ After the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expires, hostilities resume in the Gaza Strip. Plus: an immigration challenge for Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and our Helsinki correspondent reports from the start-up conference Slush.  Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT 66fdc2a4-4a4a-46b7-8b75-b0cb00d1b06f Monocle Radio After the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas expires, hostilities resume in the Gaza Strip. Plus: an immigration challenge for Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and our Helsinki correspondent reports from the start-up conference Slush.  no 00:34:42 Henry Kissinger’s divisive legacy https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3178/ Controversial former American diplomat Henry Kissinger, who shaped US foreign policy in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, has died aged 100. We examine his legacy. Plus: Israel and Hamas extend their temporary truce, Cop 28 kicks off in Dubai and a soft-power special of ‘The Global Countdown’. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT b2efd4e5-3d15-4f65-8ece-b0ca00b3632d Monocle Radio Controversial former American diplomat Henry Kissinger, who shaped US foreign policy in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, has died aged 100. We examine his legacy. Plus: Israel and Hamas extend their temporary truce, Cop 28 kicks off in Dubai and a soft-power special of ‘The Global Countdown’. no 00:44:34 Humanitarian efforts in Gaza, and Japan and Vietnam’s security ties https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3177/ We speak to Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, who brings us a snapshot of the situation in Gaza. Also in the programme: Vietnam and Japan agree to strengthen security and economic ties, a look at the newspapers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and a report from the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 1df51953-fa81-4eb2-abfb-b0c900d296b1 Monocle Radio We speak to Francesca Albanese, the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, who brings us a snapshot of the situation in Gaza. Also in the programme: Vietnam and Japan agree to strengthen security and economic ties, a look at the newspapers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and a report from the World Architecture Festival in Singapore. no 00:31:26 Thai hostages freed from Gaza https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3176/ Thailand’s deputy prime minister visits Israel after 17 Thai hostages are freed by Hamas – but several remain in Gaza. Plus: Australia bans the Nazi salute and closing arguments are due to begin in the high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 81ccbe2d-9988-464a-a4b9-b0c800c4c147 Monocle Radio Thailand’s deputy prime minister visits Israel after 17 Thai hostages are freed by Hamas – but several remain in Gaza. Plus: Australia bans the Nazi salute and closing arguments are due to begin in the high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. no 00:31:29 The Modi-Bibi bromance: why India’s PM is backing Israel https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3175/ Hamas and Israel suggest that they are willing to extend the four-day truce agreement, which saw dozens of Israeli hostages freed from Gaza in exchange for 117 Palestinian prisoners. Plus: why Narendra Modi is behind India’s public embrace of Israel, a report from the Finland-Russia border and The Booker Prize 2023 goes to ‘Prophet Song’ by Irish author Paul Lynch.  Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT fa807955-592e-4cc9-93ab-b0c700c4a4f8 Monocle Radio Hamas and Israel suggest that they are willing to extend the four-day truce agreement, which saw dozens of Israeli hostages freed from Gaza in exchange for 117 Palestinian prisoners. Plus: why Narendra Modi is behind India’s public embrace of Israel, a report from the Finland-Russia border and The Booker Prize 2023 goes to ‘Prophet Song’ by Irish author Paul Lynch.  no 00:34:05 The Israel-Hamas truce begins https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3174/ Israel prepares to receive its first group of freed hostages. Plus: the feud dividing Taiwan’s opposition, a closer look at the Barclay family’s bid to regain control of UK newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ and the latest business news. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 72e2bcfe-e51f-4e3e-a6b0-b0c400d2f285 Monocle Radio Israel prepares to receive its first group of freed hostages. Plus: the feud dividing Taiwan’s opposition, a closer look at the Barclay family’s bid to regain control of UK newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ and the latest business news. no 00:36:40 The rise of the Netherlands’ far-right Party for Freedom https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3173/ The far-right Party for Freedom, led by anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders, is set to become the largest grouping in the Dutch parliament. Plus: can Joe Biden take credit for a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas? And The Global Countdown heads to the Pacific. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT f698023d-5f24-410b-afc2-b0c300b31231 Monocle Radio The far-right Party for Freedom, led by anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders, is set to become the largest grouping in the Dutch parliament. Plus: can Joe Biden take credit for a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas? And The Global Countdown heads to the Pacific. no 00:31:10 Israel and Hamas agree a temporary truce. What next? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3172/ Hamas has agreed to release 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting. Plus: tensions rise between Seoul and Pyongyang after North Korea launches a spy satellite and John F Kennedy’s presidential library marks 60 years since his assassination. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT c354b988-546f-45cd-b52c-b0c200b9c119 Monocle Radio Hamas has agreed to release 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting. Plus: tensions rise between Seoul and Pyongyang after North Korea launches a spy satellite and John F Kennedy’s presidential library marks 60 years since his assassination. no 00:30:58 Are Israel and Hamas approaching a truce? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3171/ Israel and Hamas militants are said to be close to agreeing a temporary truce in Gaza. We ask SOAS’s Lina Khatib what both sides want from negotiations. Plus: Washington’s defence chief announces a $100m (€91,000) military aid package for Ukraine, candidates register for Taiwan’s presidential election and the nominees for the 2023 European Film Awards.  Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 3a6fdc0a-6c7e-4cba-bd35-b0c100b69675 Monocle Radio Israel and Hamas militants are said to be close to agreeing a temporary truce in Gaza. We ask SOAS’s Lina Khatib what both sides want from negotiations. Plus: Washington’s defence chief announces a $100m (€91,000) military aid package for Ukraine, candidates register for Taiwan’s presidential election and the nominees for the 2023 European Film Awards.  no 00:31:55 Can Javier Milei fix Argentina’s economic woes? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3170/ Monocle’s Alex de Royere and Fernando Augusto Pacheco discuss what the victory of right-wing libertarian Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential election means for the country and the region. Plus: Arab leaders meet in Beijing, Microsoft hires OpenAI’s Sam Altman and we reflect on the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT db4f4797-7268-4f8a-93b4-b0c000bbf43b Monocle Radio Monocle’s Alex de Royere and Fernando Augusto Pacheco discuss what the victory of right-wing libertarian Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential election means for the country and the region. Plus: Arab leaders meet in Beijing, Microsoft hires OpenAI’s Sam Altman and we reflect on the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. no 00:30:29 Can Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa hospital be justified? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3169/ Israeli forces claim to have found Hamas tunnels beneath Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Plus: a leading English-language Argentinian newspaper says a government led by right-wing firebrand Javier Milei “would pose a grave threat to democratic coexistence” in the country. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT e902961e-fd0f-4581-8e32-b0bd00b69532 Monocle Radio Israeli forces claim to have found Hamas tunnels beneath Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Plus: a leading English-language Argentinian newspaper says a government led by right-wing firebrand Javier Milei “would pose a grave threat to democratic coexistence” in the country. no 00:34:52 Xi and Biden meet in San Francisco https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3168/ As Presidents Biden and Xi meet for their first face-to-face talks in a year, we look at the key issues left out of discussions. Plus: the UN Security Council calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza and thousands gather in Lisbon for Europe’s largest technology conference. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 9081b579-7e9c-4b10-b16b-b0bc00a86d80 Monocle Radio As Presidents Biden and Xi meet for their first face-to-face talks in a year, we look at the key issues left out of discussions. Plus: the UN Security Council calls for humanitarian pauses in Gaza and thousands gather in Lisbon for Europe’s largest technology conference. no 00:33:00 Supreme Court Rwanda ruling, French-Swiss relations and ‘Napoleon’ review https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3167/ The latest as the Supreme Court strikes down the UK government’s Rwanda policy, warming Swiss-French relations and why local innovation is key for smart cities. Plus: Karen Krizanovich reviews Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ biopic. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 3bca40ab-685d-446d-9119-b0bb00b23698 Monocle Radio The latest as the Supreme Court strikes down the UK government’s Rwanda policy, warming Swiss-French relations and why local innovation is key for smart cities. Plus: Karen Krizanovich reviews Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ biopic. no 00:29:51 The International Committee of the Red Cross’s Gaza response https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3166/ As concern grows over Gaza’s biggest hospital, we hear from Matthew Morris of the International Committee of the Red Cross about the organisation’s humanitarian response in the region. Plus: protestors rally against Pedro Sánchez’s amnesty deal in Spain, Donald Trump’s latest legal woes and entertainment news. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 6f7474a6-c527-44f4-b266-b0ba00bee2a5 Monocle Radio As concern grows over Gaza’s biggest hospital, we hear from Matthew Morris of the International Committee of the Red Cross about the organisation’s humanitarian response in the region. Plus: protestors rally against Pedro Sánchez’s amnesty deal in Spain, Donald Trump’s latest legal woes and entertainment news. no 00:30:34 Can the return of a former PM unite the UK government? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3165/ Former British prime minister David Cameron, who resigned as an MP over Brexit, is back in government. Vincent McAviney has the latest on a dramatic cabinet reshuffle. Plus: Gaza’s hospitals in crisis and San Francisco gears up for its biggest international summit since 1945.  Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 82d463dd-2911-4f83-ae06-b0b900be8bb0 Monocle Radio Former British prime minister David Cameron, who resigned as an MP over Brexit, is back in government. Vincent McAviney has the latest on a dramatic cabinet reshuffle. Plus: Gaza’s hospitals in crisis and San Francisco gears up for its biggest international summit since 1945.  no 00:29:03 Why Ukraine is hunting Wagner in Sudan and North Korea is shutting embassies https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3164/ The latest on the conflict in Sudan and why Ukrainian forces are hunting down Wagner fighters in the country. Plus: European nations remain divided on how to respond to the Israel-Hamas war and why North Korea is scaling back its global diplomatic footprint. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 5cf60f76-bcf6-46f8-ae77-b0b600c1d8a7 Monocle Radio The latest on the conflict in Sudan and why Ukrainian forces are hunting down Wagner fighters in the country. Plus: European nations remain divided on how to respond to the Israel-Hamas war and why North Korea is scaling back its global diplomatic footprint. no 00:31:55 Will Macron’s ‘humanitarian conference’ achieve anything? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3163/ As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss the war in Gaza, international broadcast correspondent and former CNN Europe editor Nina dos Santos examines Europe’s response to the crisis. Plus: Hollywood actors’ union reaches a tentative deal to end a months-long strike and how Sydney is addressing its housing shortage. Thu, 9 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT bdd9b53e-95fd-4459-89df-b0b500c06d36 Monocle Radio As world leaders meet in Paris to discuss the war in Gaza, international broadcast correspondent and former CNN Europe editor Nina dos Santos examines Europe’s response to the crisis. Plus: Hollywood actors’ union reaches a tentative deal to end a months-long strike and how Sydney is addressing its housing shortage. no 00:31:21 G7 nations announce a unified front on the Israel-Hamas war https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3162/ The latest on fighting in Gaza as the G7 group of industrialised nations call for “humanitarian pauses” between Israel and Hamas. Plus: another branch of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany, is designated “extremist” and Morocco invests in its tourism industry. Wed, 8 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT f0af27e4-7003-4de1-8103-b0b400bd62af Monocle Radio The latest on fighting in Gaza as the G7 group of industrialised nations call for “humanitarian pauses” between Israel and Hamas. Plus: another branch of Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany, is designated “extremist” and Morocco invests in its tourism industry. no 00:32:19 What went wrong for WeWork? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3161/ UK director of Human Rights Watch Yasmine Ahmed on her organisation’s call for an international arms embargo on “all warring parties” in Israel and Gaza. Plus: Donald Trump clashes with a judge as he gives testimony in a civil-fraud case and WeWork, once valued at $47bn (€44bn), files for bankruptcy. Tue, 7 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 030e0a3c-84dd-4e7e-997c-b0b300bfcd78 Monocle Radio UK director of Human Rights Watch Yasmine Ahmed on her organisation’s call for an international arms embargo on “all warring parties” in Israel and Gaza. Plus: Donald Trump clashes with a judge as he gives testimony in a civil-fraud case and WeWork, once valued at $47bn (€44bn), files for bankruptcy. no 00:31:39 Is Netanyahu’s political career in trouble? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3160/ After protesters gathered outside Benjamin Netanyahu’s home over the weekend, we ask whether his political career can survive the war with Hamas. Plus: Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, makes a historic visit to China – and why a Ukrainian bear is moving to Scotland. Mon, 6 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT 7b77bd00-0db9-43aa-a203-b0b200c971a5 Monocle Radio After protesters gathered outside Benjamin Netanyahu’s home over the weekend, we ask whether his political career can survive the war with Hamas. Plus: Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, makes a historic visit to China – and why a Ukrainian bear is moving to Scotland. no 00:33:12 Is Washington changing its stance on the Israel-Hamas war? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3159/ US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in fighting as he visits Israel for the second time since its war with Hamas began. Plus: Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida battles a weak yen, King Charles wraps up a visit to Kenya and why cowbells are causing a row in Switzerland. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT c76be469-31c2-412a-8d52-b0af00a2e4ff Monocle Radio US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in fighting as he visits Israel for the second time since its war with Hamas began. Plus: Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida battles a weak yen, King Charles wraps up a visit to Kenya and why cowbells are causing a row in Switzerland. no 00:34:53 Who is allowed to leave Gaza? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3158/ Hundreds more foreign passport holders are expected to leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Will Iran-backed militia groups enter the conflict? Also in the programme: fighting “Ukraine fatigue” and why the US is renaming its birds. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT e9703892-9746-4938-97a1-b0ae00bd1090 Monocle Radio Hundreds more foreign passport holders are expected to leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Will Iran-backed militia groups enter the conflict? Also in the programme: fighting “Ukraine fatigue” and why the US is renaming its birds. no 00:34:08 The Rafah border crossing to Egypt reopens: will it help Gaza? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-briefing/3157/ Injured people and some foreign nationals are expected to be able leave the Gaza Strip. Ruth Michaelson has the details. Plus: China addresses its ageing population, the US sanctions Myanmar and why a French town is protesting against McDonald’s. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT adb93102-2a3f-46d3-9360-b0ad00c2fe50 Monocle Radio Injured people and some foreign nationals are expected to be able leave the Gaza Strip. Ruth Michaelson has the details. Plus: China addresses its ageing population, the US sanctions Myanmar and why a French town is protesting against McDonald’s. no 00:30:50