Monocle Radio: The Monocle Daily https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily 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. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en © 2024 Monocle Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:30:00 GMT https://img.monocle.com/radio/shows/17_11-the-monocle-daily_tile-6557b75338c56.png Monocle Radio: The Monocle Daily https://monocle.com/radio/shows/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. Monocle, Music, Monocle Magazine, Tyler Brûlé, Culture, Current Affairs, Design, Business no Winkontent Ltd. 759286 info@monocle.com no Russian elections, border shutdowns and attic discoveries https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2724/ Our panellists Julie Norman and Petri Burtsoff discuss the fallout of Russia’s predictable elections, border policies from the US to Finland, the latest from Washington’s government-shutdown fight and one family’s curious attic discovery. Plus: comedian Joel Morris offers some tricks of the trade. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT f2606d47-f341-4b86-bd5e-b1370124952e Monocle Radio Our panellists Julie Norman and Petri Burtsoff discuss the fallout of Russia’s predictable elections, border policies from the US to Finland, the latest from Washington’s government-shutdown fight and one family’s curious attic discovery. Plus: comedian Joel Morris offers some tricks of the trade. no 00:37:32 Will Ukraine’s plans to restart commercial flights from Kyiv take off? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2723/ Ukraine begins talks with aviation regulators to resume international flights during martial law, we reveal the world’s coolest streets and an Australian billionaire revives their dream to set sail on ‘Titanic II’. Plus: a look back at Mipim and we explore the film ‘Banel and Adama’. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 4ef33783-369e-4913-9c5b-b13401191d5a Monocle Radio Ukraine begins talks with aviation regulators to resume international flights during martial law, we reveal the world’s coolest streets and an Australian billionaire revives their dream to set sail on ‘Titanic II’. Plus: a look back at Mipim and we explore the film ‘Banel and Adama’. no 00:38:02 Is a far-right takeover of the EU under way? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2722/ EU parliamentary elections are approaching and polls are predicting big gains for far-right parties. Panellists Robin Lustig and Marta Lorimer discuss the state of populist politics in Europe and whether mainstream politicians can do anything to turn the tide. Then: Denmark plans to conscript women to military service. Should the West be preparing its civilians for war? Plus: a look at the role of chess card games in politics. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 3a0a24f6-c714-4817-8ddd-b13301120dda Monocle Radio EU parliamentary elections are approaching and polls are predicting big gains for far-right parties. Panellists Robin Lustig and Marta Lorimer discuss the state of populist politics in Europe and whether mainstream politicians can do anything to turn the tide. Then: Denmark plans to conscript women to military service. Should the West be preparing its civilians for war? Plus: a look at the role of chess card games in politics. no 00:36:36 Putin ramps up nuclear threats https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2721/ Sean Ryan and Tina Fordham discuss Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear rhetoric and whether independent candidates will spell trouble for Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the US presidential election. Plus: does having children really ruin your career?  Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 82f6ba4c-a310-417f-a858-b132011c8039 Monocle Radio Sean Ryan and Tina Fordham discuss Vladimir Putin’s recent nuclear rhetoric and whether independent candidates will spell trouble for Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the US presidential election. Plus: does having children really ruin your career?  no 00:41:33 Europe’s defence wake-up call https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2720/ Special counsel Robert Hur testifies before Congress about his investigation into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Thomas Gift discusses the political implications.  Meanwhile, as US support for Ukraine dwindles, pressure is mounting on Europe to get its act together and take charge of its own security. Vincent McAviney and Olga Tokariuk examine Europe’s defence wake-up call, the curious role of humour during wartime and China’s panda diplomacy. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 7ef87952-6d4f-4ed7-b908-b13100f67a45 Monocle Radio Special counsel Robert Hur testifies before Congress about his investigation into Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents. Thomas Gift discusses the political implications.  Meanwhile, as US support for Ukraine dwindles, pressure is mounting on Europe to get its act together and take charge of its own security. Vincent McAviney and Olga Tokariuk examine Europe’s defence wake-up call, the curious role of humour during wartime and China’s panda diplomacy. no 00:39:14 Are Portugal’s far-right gains a bellwether for Europe? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2719/ China’s National People’s Congress ends with a show of unity despite economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, Kyiv slams the Pope’s call for negotiations to end the war with Russia and have ‘the courage to raise the white flag’. Plus: the far-right’s gains at Portugal’s election, the Tasmanian premier’s vow to build the world’s largest chocolate fountain and Peter Pomerantsev on his new book ‘How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler’.   Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 54cd9d0d-8d36-482a-a517-b130012b18ce Monocle Radio China’s National People’s Congress ends with a show of unity despite economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, Kyiv slams the Pope’s call for negotiations to end the war with Russia and have ‘the courage to raise the white flag’. Plus: the far-right’s gains at Portugal’s election, the Tasmanian premier’s vow to build the world’s largest chocolate fountain and Peter Pomerantsev on his new book ‘How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler’.   no 00:41:11 10 years since the disappearance of flight MH370 https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2718/ Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo joins Andrew Mueller to look ahead to Portugal’s general election this weekend and the rise of the far-right. Then: Lilian Fawcett with a dispatch from Singapore, we hear from the director of Arco Madrid art fair and ‘On This Day’ in 2014, flight MH370 disappeared.  Fri, 8 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 8292d05a-349d-4a50-afaa-b12d01294bd1 Monocle Radio Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo joins Andrew Mueller to look ahead to Portugal’s general election this weekend and the rise of the far-right. Then: Lilian Fawcett with a dispatch from Singapore, we hear from the director of Arco Madrid art fair and ‘On This Day’ in 2014, flight MH370 disappeared.  no 00:41:41 Sweden officially joins Nato https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2717/ Our guests, Marion Messmer and Lynne O’Donnell, discuss Sweden officially becoming a member of Nato, how foreign diplomats will be exempt from a new definition of extremism and the role of independent journalism as Pakistan jails Asad Ali Toor. Plus: Monocle’s Tom Webb brings us a letter from St Moritz. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 6880bcc6-3619-4298-a9eb-b12c01252536 Monocle Radio Our guests, Marion Messmer and Lynne O’Donnell, discuss Sweden officially becoming a member of Nato, how foreign diplomats will be exempt from a new definition of extremism and the role of independent journalism as Pakistan jails Asad Ali Toor. Plus: Monocle’s Tom Webb brings us a letter from St Moritz. no 00:36:18 Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Cairo https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2716/ Daniella Peled and John Everard look at Super Tuesday, as Donald Trump and Joe Biden sweep their respective primary elections and caucuses; Hamas pushes ahead with ceasefire talks in Cairo, despite the absence of Israeli negotiators; and we look at when political interviews go wrong. Plus: we sit down with the director and stars of ‘Wicked Little Letters’. Wed, 6 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT d90924dd-0fc6-4c4a-98a9-b12b012cbd7d Monocle Radio Daniella Peled and John Everard look at Super Tuesday, as Donald Trump and Joe Biden sweep their respective primary elections and caucuses; Hamas pushes ahead with ceasefire talks in Cairo, despite the absence of Israeli negotiators; and we look at when political interviews go wrong. Plus: we sit down with the director and stars of ‘Wicked Little Letters’. no 00:39:52 Emmanuel Macron is in Prague to request Ukraine arms https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2715/ Aliona Hlivco and Patti Cohen discuss Emmanuel Macron’s push to send arms to Ukraine, Hungary’s opposition of Mark Rutte’s Nato candidacy and China’s economic growth target. Plus: we hear from former Australian tourism minister John Brown and Switzerland opens a clinic for TikTok addicts. Tue, 5 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT dccdee0f-5a72-4b73-92e8-b12a012487f6 Monocle Radio Aliona Hlivco and Patti Cohen discuss Emmanuel Macron’s push to send arms to Ukraine, Hungary’s opposition of Mark Rutte’s Nato candidacy and China’s economic growth target. Plus: we hear from former Australian tourism minister John Brown and Switzerland opens a clinic for TikTok addicts. no 00:36:50 No press conference for premier Li Qiang at China’s National People’s Congress https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2714/ China’s premier Li Qiang will not be holding the customary press conference at the National People’s Congress in Beijing. We discuss the implications of China’s decision to break with tradition. Meanwhile, Kenya signs a deal with Haiti to send 1,000 police officers to the Caribbean; Germany faces a backlash after accidentally leaking UK military secrets about operations in Ukraine; and Miami Beach attempts to discourage spring breakers from visiting with a new campaign. Plus: we speak to Brian Klaas about his new book, ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters’.   Mon, 4 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 3e240c6d-4ba5-4e39-a50c-b1290118e221 Monocle Radio China’s premier Li Qiang will not be holding the customary press conference at the National People’s Congress in Beijing. We discuss the implications of China’s decision to break with tradition. Meanwhile, Kenya signs a deal with Haiti to send 1,000 police officers to the Caribbean; Germany faces a backlash after accidentally leaking UK military secrets about operations in Ukraine; and Miami Beach attempts to discourage spring breakers from visiting with a new campaign. Plus: we speak to Brian Klaas about his new book, ‘Fluke: Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters’.   no 00:39:54 Why is Ankara helping Somalia defend its waters? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2713/ As Turkey and Somalia expand their defence deal to include maritime security, we get the latest from our correspondent in Istanbul. Then: our design editor brings us a round-up of the latest architecture and urbanism stories, we’re at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair and musician Buffalo Nichols stops by to play us ‘The Difference’ song. Fri, 1 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT 95f98967-7df8-43cc-a168-b126011e0594 Monocle Radio As Turkey and Somalia expand their defence deal to include maritime security, we get the latest from our correspondent in Istanbul. Then: our design editor brings us a round-up of the latest architecture and urbanism stories, we’re at the Frieze Los Angeles art fair and musician Buffalo Nichols stops by to play us ‘The Difference’ song. no 00:32:17 India’s farmers take to the streets https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2711/ Latika Bourke and Somnath Batabyal join Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin’s state of the nation address – and his warnings to the West of a nuclear war. Then: India’s farmers are protesting but how will this affect Narendra Modi ahead of the country’s election? Plus: Rotterdam’s mayor wants tougher drug controls, the French satirical newspaper that is only published on leap years and a letter from our man in the Balkans. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 8afc9abf-549a-4e58-8688-b125013213a8 Monocle Radio Latika Bourke and Somnath Batabyal join Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin’s state of the nation address – and his warnings to the West of a nuclear war. Then: India’s farmers are protesting but how will this affect Narendra Modi ahead of the country’s election? Plus: Rotterdam’s mayor wants tougher drug controls, the French satirical newspaper that is only published on leap years and a letter from our man in the Balkans. no 00:38:13 How is the war in Gaza affecting US elections? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2710/ Guests Elisabeth Braw and Vincent McAviney discuss the primary elections in Michigan and assess how the war in Gaza is affecting voters in the US. Then: the future of European defence, a look at whether the Olympic Games will help revitalise the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of Paris and a look at Pew Research Center’s new survey on democratic governance. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 1edd4f86-7825-439b-934f-b12401234726 Monocle Radio Guests Elisabeth Braw and Vincent McAviney discuss the primary elections in Michigan and assess how the war in Gaza is affecting voters in the US. Then: the future of European defence, a look at whether the Olympic Games will help revitalise the Seine-Saint-Denis suburb of Paris and a look at Pew Research Center’s new survey on democratic governance. no 00:40:02 Could Western troops fight in Ukraine? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2709/ As Emmanuel Macron says that Western troops could fight in Ukraine, our guests Tessa Szyszkowitz and William Patey assess whether France is trying to become Europe’s military leader. Then: the Taliban releases an Austrian far-right extremist in a deal mediated by Qatar and we speak with Yaroslav Trofimov about his new book ‘Our Enemies Will Vanish’. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 432b8e3e-25ec-4de7-831e-b1230124f942 Monocle Radio As Emmanuel Macron says that Western troops could fight in Ukraine, our guests Tessa Szyszkowitz and William Patey assess whether France is trying to become Europe’s military leader. Then: the Taliban releases an Austrian far-right extremist in a deal mediated by Qatar and we speak with Yaroslav Trofimov about his new book ‘Our Enemies Will Vanish’. no 00:35:19 Protests, CPAC and the return of cash https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2708/ Terry Stiastny and Ben Kelly discuss the role of protests during a conflict, whether Ireland could ever join Nato, short-haul flights and whether cash is becoming king for a new generation. Plus: A look back at the weekend that was at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the US.  Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 46988bf0-3a4a-42a2-984c-b12201281651 Monocle Radio Terry Stiastny and Ben Kelly discuss the role of protests during a conflict, whether Ireland could ever join Nato, short-haul flights and whether cash is becoming king for a new generation. Plus: A look back at the weekend that was at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the US.  no 00:37:35 Two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2707/ We speak to Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord, about political threats in the US and UK, and Julia Lasica about the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: a letter from Kyiv and an interview with a Japanese violinist playing Norway’s traditional fiddle. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT ef130a60-990e-49f0-8d4a-b11f0128f53e Monocle Radio We speak to Monocle’s US editor, Chris Lord, about political threats in the US and UK, and Julia Lasica about the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Plus: a letter from Kyiv and an interview with a Japanese violinist playing Norway’s traditional fiddle. no 00:37:55 Live from Warsaw https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2706/ Monocle Radio broadcasts live from our inaugural party in Warsaw, with guests and Monocle contributors exploring what makes the Polish capital tick – and why Poland should be on everyone’s radar. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT bf8ab40d-ec81-43bb-b381-b11e01218bc5 Monocle Radio Monocle Radio broadcasts live from our inaugural party in Warsaw, with guests and Monocle contributors exploring what makes the Polish capital tick – and why Poland should be on everyone’s radar. no 00:35:25 The US role in Gaza and London’s thinnest hotel https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2705/ Julie Norman and Charles Hecker explore whether the US and UN have any real influence over the war in Gaza and why the US still needs to make a point about Julian Assange. Then: we discuss whether the Conservative Political Action Conference is still important and why London will soon get its thinnest hotel. Plus: an interview with Austrian General Robert Brieger. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 6756d4ee-d816-4509-8c68-b11d012739b5 Monocle Radio Julie Norman and Charles Hecker explore whether the US and UN have any real influence over the war in Gaza and why the US still needs to make a point about Julian Assange. Then: we discuss whether the Conservative Political Action Conference is still important and why London will soon get its thinnest hotel. Plus: an interview with Austrian General Robert Brieger. no 00:39:00 Gaza aid, forgotten crises and Haiti’s indictments https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2704/ Our guests Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Mark Lowcock discuss the trouble of getting aid into Gaza and the forgotten crises of Sudan and Tigray, Ethiopia. Then: a study on the differences between men’s and women’s brains. Plus: we hear from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and get the latest on the 50 people implicated in a former Haitian leader’s assassination. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 6624a09d-04bb-4049-9e44-b11c011befec Monocle Radio Our guests Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Mark Lowcock discuss the trouble of getting aid into Gaza and the forgotten crises of Sudan and Tigray, Ethiopia. Then: a study on the differences between men’s and women’s brains. Plus: we hear from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and get the latest on the 50 people implicated in a former Haitian leader’s assassination. no 00:43:03 Ukraine’s way forward after Munich https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2703/ Daniella Peled and Bill Hayton discuss Ukraine’s way forward, Israel’s deadline for a Rafah ground offensive, China’s law-enforcement deal with Hungary and Donald Trump’s shoe brand. Plus: On This Day looks at the world’s shortest-ever presidency. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 0926eafd-b697-44f2-8560-b11b01290bbc Monocle Radio Daniella Peled and Bill Hayton discuss Ukraine’s way forward, Israel’s deadline for a Rafah ground offensive, China’s law-enforcement deal with Hungary and Donald Trump’s shoe brand. Plus: On This Day looks at the world’s shortest-ever presidency. no 00:40:07 World leaders react to the death of Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2702/ We speak to the prime ministers of Greece and Lithuania about the death of activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison. Plus: the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, global leaders gather in Dubai and the renaissance of Swedish pop powerhouse Roxette in Brazil.  Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 78bdc940-58eb-4c12-b7c2-b1180133f66d Monocle Radio We speak to the prime ministers of Greece and Lithuania about the death of activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison. Plus: the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, global leaders gather in Dubai and the renaissance of Swedish pop powerhouse Roxette in Brazil.  no 00:51:49 US warnings over Russia’s nuclear advances and Japan’s slip into recession https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2701/ Christopher Cermak is joined by political commentator Carole Walker and Asia defence expert Alessio Patalano to discuss US warnings that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon. Plus: Andrew Mueller checks in from Germany ahead of the Munich Security Conference. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 177008bf-54aa-48f4-bd43-b1170118dd3a Monocle Radio Christopher Cermak is joined by political commentator Carole Walker and Asia defence expert Alessio Patalano to discuss US warnings that Russia is developing a space-based nuclear weapon. Plus: Andrew Mueller checks in from Germany ahead of the Munich Security Conference. no 00:47:15 Former general leads Indonesia’s presidential race and the dating app that requires a high credit score https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2700/ Justin Trudeau discusses the possibility of ceasefire in Gaza with King Abdullah II of Jordan, a former general leads Indonesia’s presidential race, why China recognises the Taliban’s envoy to Beijing, and North Korea hacks emails of an aide to South Korea’s president. Plus: the dating app that can only be joined by those with a credit score of 675 or above. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 2c7389f5-97a7-4c77-abc2-b116010c1f4a Monocle Radio Justin Trudeau discusses the possibility of ceasefire in Gaza with King Abdullah II of Jordan, a former general leads Indonesia’s presidential race, why China recognises the Taliban’s envoy to Beijing, and North Korea hacks emails of an aide to South Korea’s president. Plus: the dating app that can only be joined by those with a credit score of 675 or above. no 00:33:56 US Senate passes Ukraine aid bill and France accuses Russia of disinformation campaign https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2699/ Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, on the Senate’s approval of a long-delayed $95bn (€88bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Plus: France uncovers a Russian disinformation campaign in Europe, the Super Bowl breaks TV records and a special interview with historian Tripurdaman Singh about his new book, ‘Sixteen Stormy Days’ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 0a8e48f6-cf94-4393-891f-b115011cd3bc Monocle Radio Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, on the Senate’s approval of a long-delayed $95bn (€88bn) aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Plus: France uncovers a Russian disinformation campaign in Europe, the Super Bowl breaks TV records and a special interview with historian Tripurdaman Singh about his new book, ‘Sixteen Stormy Days’ no 00:39:58 Biden-Netanyahu relations sour and Germany fears a far-right takeover of the judiciary https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2698/ Joe Biden disparages Benjamin Netanyahu in private but hasn’t changed US policy towards Israel; Germany looks to prevent far-right takeover of the judiciary; Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, heads to France and Germany to strengthen alliance as fears grow over Russia and Trump; and why a Waymo robotaxi was attacked and set on fire in San Francisco. Plus: Elizabeth Braw on her new book, ‘Goodbye Globalization: The Return of a Divided World’. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 7212ca08-ecf8-4594-a259-b114011db5c6 Monocle Radio Joe Biden disparages Benjamin Netanyahu in private but hasn’t changed US policy towards Israel; Germany looks to prevent far-right takeover of the judiciary; Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, heads to France and Germany to strengthen alliance as fears grow over Russia and Trump; and why a Waymo robotaxi was attacked and set on fire in San Francisco. Plus: Elizabeth Braw on her new book, ‘Goodbye Globalization: The Return of a Divided World’. no 00:36:55 Rio de Janeiro braces for Carnival https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2697/ We start in Ukraine to hear how the country has reacted to an interview with Vladimir Putin before turning our focus to urbanism with Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse and heading to Brazil as it prepares for Carnival. Plus: a look at the Sanremo Music Festival and the anniversary of The Beatles arriving in the US.  Fri, 9 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 00a17af3-d6ab-46af-af8e-b11101239236 Monocle Radio We start in Ukraine to hear how the country has reacted to an interview with Vladimir Putin before turning our focus to urbanism with Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse and heading to Brazil as it prepares for Carnival. Plus: a look at the Sanremo Music Festival and the anniversary of The Beatles arriving in the US.  no 00:44:49 China’s consumer prices fall and Australia introduces new laws for workers https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2696/ China’s consumer prices suffer their biggest fall since 2009, Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day, Russia blocks remaining anti-Putin campaigner Boris Nadezhdin from the country’s elections and Australia allows workers the right to ignore calls from bosses outside of work hours. Plus: Christopher Lord sends a letter from Los Angeles. Thu, 8 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 6f7db574-9be0-4d57-aac8-b11000c7581a Monocle Radio China’s consumer prices suffer their biggest fall since 2009, Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day, Russia blocks remaining anti-Putin campaigner Boris Nadezhdin from the country’s elections and Australia allows workers the right to ignore calls from bosses outside of work hours. Plus: Christopher Lord sends a letter from Los Angeles. no 00:36:53 What will come out in Putin’s interview? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2695/ As US conservative media figure Tucker Carlson touches down in Moscow to interview Vladimir Putin, our guests, Marta Lorimer and Sean Ryan, discuss how this will play out with Republicans back home. Then: Germany urges Hungary to allow Sweden into Nato, a new conservative movement in the UK and why French lovers are in trouble. Plus: ‘On This Day’ in 1986, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier went into exile. Wed, 7 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT a9dc738b-679c-4d00-b301-b10f011dc127 Monocle Radio As US conservative media figure Tucker Carlson touches down in Moscow to interview Vladimir Putin, our guests, Marta Lorimer and Sean Ryan, discuss how this will play out with Republicans back home. Then: Germany urges Hungary to allow Sweden into Nato, a new conservative movement in the UK and why French lovers are in trouble. Plus: ‘On This Day’ in 1986, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier went into exile. no 00:34:57 Antony Blinken’s Middle East tour https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2694/ Holly Dagres and Samira Shackle discuss Antony Blinken’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, assess plans for a joint naval drill by Iran, Russia and China, and see how Pakistan is voting under the shadow of an imprisoned Imran Khan. Plus: we visit Ganni’s Copenhagen studio.  Tue, 6 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT c80bf60c-96ba-4c02-9638-b10e01249606 Monocle Radio Holly Dagres and Samira Shackle discuss Antony Blinken’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, assess plans for a joint naval drill by Iran, Russia and China, and see how Pakistan is voting under the shadow of an imprisoned Imran Khan. Plus: we visit Ganni’s Copenhagen studio.  no 00:39:32 A leadership reset in Ukraine? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2693/ Tina Fordham and Stephen Dalziel join Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss rumours of a leadership reset in Ukraine and assess the effect of the US strikes on Iran-backed groups on the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Martin Sixsmith on his new book, ‘Putin and the Return of History’, and the Parisians who want to triple parking costs for SUVs.  Mon, 5 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT 92440c04-379a-421a-a94a-b10d01242d37 Monocle Radio Tina Fordham and Stephen Dalziel join Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss rumours of a leadership reset in Ukraine and assess the effect of the US strikes on Iran-backed groups on the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Martin Sixsmith on his new book, ‘Putin and the Return of History’, and the Parisians who want to triple parking costs for SUVs.  no 00:42:47 Drones strike on a US base in Jordan https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2692/ Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, discusses the pressure on Joe Biden to respond to the drone strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. Plus: Farmer protests across Europe, Apple’s Vision Pro release and Rob Bound speaks to The Last Dinner Party. Fri, 2 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT dd6a5ede-e256-4987-baf1-b10a01332b00 Monocle Radio Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, discusses the pressure on Joe Biden to respond to the drone strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. Plus: Farmer protests across Europe, Apple’s Vision Pro release and Rob Bound speaks to The Last Dinner Party. no 00:37:24 EU approves funding for Ukraine and the inaugural Anzmin meeting https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2691/ We discuss the EU’s support of Ukraine, the inaugural Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers Consultations and civil-servant training in navigating modern sensitivities. Thu, 1 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT d0468b52-546a-49ec-9568-b109012dd8a7 Monocle Radio We discuss the EU’s support of Ukraine, the inaugural Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministers Consultations and civil-servant training in navigating modern sensitivities. no 00:33:13 Edition 2712 https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2712/ 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. Thu, 1 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT http://audio.monocle.com/the-monocle-daily/2024/03/2713.mp3 Monocle Radio 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. no 00:40:00 Joe Biden’s Jordan dilemma https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2690/ The US president says that he has decided what his response to the Jordan attack will be – so what comes next? Our guests, William Patey and Terry Stiastny, discuss this and other top stories, including: how Brexit still dominates headlines four years on, why Russia wants to confiscate assets of those who discredit the army and why soft-drink sommeliers are on the rise. Plus: an interview with Leonard Bernstein’s children about ‘Maestro’. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 27814cbe-3f74-4bb5-b43f-b10801259c14 Monocle Radio The US president says that he has decided what his response to the Jordan attack will be – so what comes next? Our guests, William Patey and Terry Stiastny, discuss this and other top stories, including: how Brexit still dominates headlines four years on, why Russia wants to confiscate assets of those who discredit the army and why soft-drink sommeliers are on the rise. Plus: an interview with Leonard Bernstein’s children about ‘Maestro’. no 00:34:43 Hamas considers new truce proposal https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2689/ Our guests Rebecca Tinsley and Ivor Gaber look at the latest reports of a new truce proposal between Hamas and Israel, unpack the outcomes of the Italy-Africa summit and assess the power of celebrity endorsements ahead of elections this year. Plus: band Blackberry Smoke stops by the studio to play its latest single, ‘Azalea’. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT a0f8213c-cc4d-4566-8914-b1070120a14c Monocle Radio Our guests Rebecca Tinsley and Ivor Gaber look at the latest reports of a new truce proposal between Hamas and Israel, unpack the outcomes of the Italy-Africa summit and assess the power of celebrity endorsements ahead of elections this year. Plus: band Blackberry Smoke stops by the studio to play its latest single, ‘Azalea’. no 00:39:19 Iran distances itself from attack on US troops https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2688/ Latika Bourke and Elisabeth Braw consider Joe Biden’s next steps following a lethal drone strike on US troops in Jordan. The UNRWA runs into a diplomatic storm, Finland gets closer to choosing a new president and we discuss new book ‘What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom’. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT b436b785-3be1-4d1d-ba29-b10601122576 Monocle Radio Latika Bourke and Elisabeth Braw consider Joe Biden’s next steps following a lethal drone strike on US troops in Jordan. The UNRWA runs into a diplomatic storm, Finland gets closer to choosing a new president and we discuss new book ‘What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom’. no 00:35:51 Finland’s elections and the ICJ’s Gaza ruling https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2687/ We hear from Markus Hippi on Finland’s presidential elections, Georgina Godwin on the Hay Festival in Cartagena and Andrew Mueller on Australia Day arguments. Plus: the ICJ’s ruling on Gaza, a North American round-up and a ‘cute’ exhibition at Somerset House Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 47c7b608-a0eb-4f82-9d0d-b103012a7bf9 Monocle Radio We hear from Markus Hippi on Finland’s presidential elections, Georgina Godwin on the Hay Festival in Cartagena and Andrew Mueller on Australia Day arguments. Plus: the ICJ’s ruling on Gaza, a North American round-up and a ‘cute’ exhibition at Somerset House no 00:43:17 Is Nato ready for a return of Donald Trump? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2686/ Our panellists, Marion Messmer and Nina dos Santos, discuss Poland’s renewed alliance with Ukraine, whether Nato is really prepared for Trump, Taiwan’s extended military conscription and what diplomats will get up to with Saudi Arabia’s new alcohol store. Plus: a ‘Letter from Istanbul’ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT dbb2cc8c-eca4-4866-84f1-b102012c3e89 Monocle Radio Our panellists, Marion Messmer and Nina dos Santos, discuss Poland’s renewed alliance with Ukraine, whether Nato is really prepared for Trump, Taiwan’s extended military conscription and what diplomats will get up to with Saudi Arabia’s new alcohol store. Plus: a ‘Letter from Istanbul’ no 00:37:54 The aftermath of New Hampshire’s primary and a Gaza ceasefire proposal https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2685/ Julie Norman and Ben Kelly discuss the aftermath of New Hampshire’s primary, a Gaza ceasefire proposal, the Doomsday Clock and a US scientist’s advice to put salt in tea. Plus, an interview with Misan Harriman, the director of short film ‘The After’, and its star David Oyelowo. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT de3be791-7863-4ecd-9c04-b10101295dc8 Monocle Radio Julie Norman and Ben Kelly discuss the aftermath of New Hampshire’s primary, a Gaza ceasefire proposal, the Doomsday Clock and a US scientist’s advice to put salt in tea. Plus, an interview with Misan Harriman, the director of short film ‘The After’, and its star David Oyelowo. no 00:35:09 Sweden’s Nato bid and western countries press China on minority rights https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2684/ Prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán invites his Swedish counterpart for talks on Sweden’s Nato bid; western countries press China on minority rights; New Zealand sends a defence team to the Middle East for maritime security in the Red Sea and at least one in 10 MPs in Belgium has a parent who also held office. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco delivers the rundown of the Oscar nominations. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT f6c2e5d8-d09f-47ea-a598-b10001233ba4 Monocle Radio Prime minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán invites his Swedish counterpart for talks on Sweden’s Nato bid; western countries press China on minority rights; New Zealand sends a defence team to the Middle East for maritime security in the Red Sea and at least one in 10 MPs in Belgium has a parent who also held office. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco delivers the rundown of the Oscar nominations. no 00:39:43 Showdown in New Hampshire and EU foreign ministers push for peace https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2683/ We report as EU foreign ministers meet their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts. Also on the programme: religious leaders banished from Nicaragua, Cameroon starts the world’s first malaria vaccine programme for children and Philippines president sparks an outcry for using the presidential helicopter to see a Coldplay concert. Plus: In Davos Christy O\'Grady reflects on the realities and future of AI. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 52c0c130-2ad7-417a-b8d4-b0ff01141218 Monocle Radio We report as EU foreign ministers meet their Israeli and Palestinian counterparts. Also on the programme: religious leaders banished from Nicaragua, Cameroon starts the world’s first malaria vaccine programme for children and Philippines president sparks an outcry for using the presidential helicopter to see a Coldplay concert. Plus: In Davos Christy O\'Grady reflects on the realities and future of AI. no 00:43:27 World Economic Forum: the final day. Plus: Maison & Objet https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2682/ What happened on the final day of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting? Plus: the future of the music magazine, the Paris Olympics, all you need to know from Maison & Objet and the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 7199be22-f1ad-4189-8641-b0fc012adeca Monocle Radio What happened on the final day of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting? Plus: the future of the music magazine, the Paris Olympics, all you need to know from Maison & Objet and the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation. no 00:40:32 Pakistan-Iran tensions and whether novelists should use AI https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2681/ Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Alex von Tunzelmann and Enrico Franceschini. They discuss Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes on Iran, President Biden’s dwindling polling results and whether authors should use AI to write novels, and tackle the age-old question, do potatoes count as vegetables? Plus: a letter from Helsinki. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 61bfb0fe-d19b-4413-950f-b0fb010d9381 Monocle Radio Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Alex von Tunzelmann and Enrico Franceschini. They discuss Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes on Iran, President Biden’s dwindling polling results and whether authors should use AI to write novels, and tackle the age-old question, do potatoes count as vegetables? Plus: a letter from Helsinki. no 00:36:24 Middle East support for the ‘three Hs’ and the cancelled GOP debate https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2680/ Tessa Szyszkowitz and James Rodgers discuss Middle East support for the three Hs: Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Plus: Hungary’s role in the EU elections, the cancelled Republican debate and ‘On This Day’. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT ff398cea-de37-4765-9555-b0fa0115ed23 Monocle Radio Tessa Szyszkowitz and James Rodgers discuss Middle East support for the three Hs: Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Plus: Hungary’s role in the EU elections, the cancelled Republican debate and ‘On This Day’. no 00:40:42 World Economic Forum: day two https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2679/ A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. Monocle Radio’s Carlota Rebelo and Tom Webb speak to journalist Juliet Linley and Microsoft’s chief data scientist, Juan Lavista, about the prevalence of AI at this year’s summit. Plus: Spain’s former foreign minister on elections around the globe and Joe Árvai on sustainable enterprise. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 2c3e9507-9284-4177-b29c-b0f901237b09 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 and Tom Webb speak to journalist Juliet Linley and Microsoft’s chief data scientist, Juan Lavista, about the prevalence of AI at this year’s summit. Plus: Spain’s former foreign minister on elections around the globe and Joe Árvai on sustainable enterprise. no 00:38:17 World Economic Forum: day one https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2678/ A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024. Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo and Tom Webb speak to political economist Shirley Ze Yu, the WEF’s managing director, Mirek Dušek, and Stan Stalnaker, founder of Hub Culture, about the conversations happening on the ground. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 97afcd66-3a5d-458d-acd6-b0f8011f86d7 Monocle Radio A special broadcast from our pop-up studio in Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024. Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo and Tom Webb speak to political economist Shirley Ze Yu, the WEF’s managing director, Mirek Dušek, and Stan Stalnaker, founder of Hub Culture, about the conversations happening on the ground. no 00:39:49 The risk of a proxy war with Iran, Norwegian prisons and Ukraine’s Eurovision-mania https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2677/ Why the US should be wary of Iran’s reaction to strikes on Houthi rebels with Jason Rezaian of ‘The Washington Post’. Plus: our panel of Monocle voices discuss the state of Norwegian prisons, Ukraine’s Eurovision selection process and we look forward to Monocle Radio’s presence in Davos. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 18fc73be-ed8e-4060-a2b7-b0f50115ca52 Monocle Radio Why the US should be wary of Iran’s reaction to strikes on Houthi rebels with Jason Rezaian of ‘The Washington Post’. Plus: our panel of Monocle voices discuss the state of Norwegian prisons, Ukraine’s Eurovision selection process and we look forward to Monocle Radio’s presence in Davos. no 00:32:52 Should public bodies be allowed to boycott Israel? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2676/ The UK bill to ban public bodies from boycotting Israel; North Korea’s 2024 world strategy; the role of artificial intelligence in language-learning technology; and the normalisation of lying in public. Plus: a letter from Syros. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 2a1320bd-ad8c-476a-8f0e-b0f40108f8dc Monocle Radio The UK bill to ban public bodies from boycotting Israel; North Korea’s 2024 world strategy; the role of artificial intelligence in language-learning technology; and the normalisation of lying in public. Plus: a letter from Syros. no 00:41:39 South Africa takes Israel to court and the art of a band member reshuffle https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2675/ Georgina Godwin is joined by panellists Carole Walker and Bill Hayton. They discuss the growing tensions between China and the US ahead of the Taiwanese elections, South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, whether presidents should receive political immunity and the art of a band member reshuffle. Plus: Monocle’s Tamsin Howard speaks to the creator of hit TV show ‘The Traitors’.  Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT fcf06399-9ef4-4f62-881c-b0f3011c10dd Monocle Radio Georgina Godwin is joined by panellists Carole Walker and Bill Hayton. They discuss the growing tensions between China and the US ahead of the Taiwanese elections, South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, whether presidents should receive political immunity and the art of a band member reshuffle. Plus: Monocle’s Tamsin Howard speaks to the creator of hit TV show ‘The Traitors’.  no 00:39:55 Russian propaganda in Italy and the importance of handwriting https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2674/ Emma Nelson is joined by panellists Lisette Reymer and Robin Lustig. They discuss the view from abroad on the UK’s Post Office scandal; why the Italian city of Modena cancelled a Russian event on the future of Mariupol; the environmental impact of the modern space race; and the importance of handwriting.  Tue, 9 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT ca799c59-5b55-41bc-8b2a-b0f20112c068 Monocle Radio Emma Nelson is joined by panellists Lisette Reymer and Robin Lustig. They discuss the view from abroad on the UK’s Post Office scandal; why the Italian city of Modena cancelled a Russian event on the future of Mariupol; the environmental impact of the modern space race; and the importance of handwriting.  no 00:41:04 Russia’s winter of discontent and the art of being a flâneur https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2673/ Panellists Ben Kelly and Rebecca Tinsley discuss the lack of coverage of Sudan, dropping temperatures and growing discontent in Russia, whether the EU should form an army and the dying art of being a flâneur. Plus: we head to Singapore’s National Gallery to explore the exhibition ‘Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America’. Mon, 8 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 3bfd6ea0-4804-4122-9ef3-b0f101042493 Monocle Radio Panellists Ben Kelly and Rebecca Tinsley discuss the lack of coverage of Sudan, dropping temperatures and growing discontent in Russia, whether the EU should form an army and the dying art of being a flâneur. Plus: we head to Singapore’s National Gallery to explore the exhibition ‘Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America’. no 00:40:01 Serbian licence plates in Kosovo and the closure of the French embassy in Niger https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2672/ Kosovo’s threat to block visits by Serbian officials, Donald Trump’s foreign earnings as president, the closure of the French embassy in Niger and Giorgia Meloni’s end-of-year press conference. Plus: ‘On This Day’ explores the mystery of UK pilot Amy Johnson, who disappeared 83 years ago today. Fri, 5 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT e149a886-b295-433d-82a1-b0ee011d7db5 Monocle Radio Kosovo’s threat to block visits by Serbian officials, Donald Trump’s foreign earnings as president, the closure of the French embassy in Niger and Giorgia Meloni’s end-of-year press conference. Plus: ‘On This Day’ explores the mystery of UK pilot Amy Johnson, who disappeared 83 years ago today. no 00:40:00 Myanmar’s Independence Day amnesty and Argentina president Javier Milei’s first setback https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2671/ Stray artillery shells hit a town in China near Myanmar during its Independence Day, a top court in Argentina suspends a package of labour reforms announced by the country’s new president, Javier Milei, and new data shows that Australian federal MPs have been booted from parliamentary question time 118 times. Plus: the ultra-long cruises going viral and a letter from Singapore. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT e81d42db-08fe-4de0-9274-b0ed01148264 Monocle Radio Stray artillery shells hit a town in China near Myanmar during its Independence Day, a top court in Argentina suspends a package of labour reforms announced by the country’s new president, Javier Milei, and new data shows that Australian federal MPs have been booted from parliamentary question time 118 times. Plus: the ultra-long cruises going viral and a letter from Singapore. no 00:39:59 Wednesday 3 January https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2670/ Emma Nelson and her panel discuss the day’s biggest stories. Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 5f539e03-d8d5-4af2-bdc4-b0de00dbfca0 Monocle Radio Emma Nelson and her panel discuss the day’s biggest stories. no 00:42:07 Tuesday 2 January https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2669/ The Monocle Daily returns for 2024 with a panel hosted by Vincent McAviney. Tue, 2 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT f5e74980-d27b-4ff2-88f2-b0de00d80fd6 Monocle Radio The Monocle Daily returns for 2024 with a panel hosted by Vincent McAviney. no 00:47:03 Election 2024 special https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2668/ Andrew Mueller and experts from around the world preview the elections that will shape the year ahead. Mon, 1 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT 636f94be-fbf2-4ca0-aece-b0de00d617b7 Monocle Radio Andrew Mueller and experts from around the world preview the elections that will shape the year ahead. no 00:29:21 Looking back at 2023 https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2667/ Andrew Mueller and members of the Monocle team look back at their favourite stories of the year. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 068caf99-c369-4032-bce1-b0dc0109f7dd Monocle Radio Andrew Mueller and members of the Monocle team look back at their favourite stories of the year. no 00:42:48 The day’s biggest headlines from Israel to Argentina https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2666/ Daniella Peled and Andrew Thompson join Andrew Mueller for a look at the day’s biggest stories from Latin America to Israel. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 98a478e7-2609-4c74-9f3e-b0dc0107cec0 Monocle Radio Daniella Peled and Andrew Thompson join Andrew Mueller for a look at the day’s biggest stories from Latin America to Israel. no 00:38:18 Wednesday 20 December https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2665/ Stephen Dalziel and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt join Andrew Mueller to discuss the latest developments in Russia almost two years since its invasion of Ukraine, the state of young voters in the UK, the South Korean exam system and the art of phubbing.  Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 77232535-f709-440d-86cd-b0de01191999 Monocle Radio Stephen Dalziel and Nadine Batchelor-Hunt join Andrew Mueller to discuss the latest developments in Russia almost two years since its invasion of Ukraine, the state of young voters in the UK, the South Korean exam system and the art of phubbing.  no 00:38:11 Strange diplomatic gifts and disappearing winter pop ballads https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2664/ Aliona Hlivco and Lew Lukens discuss the future of aid for Ukraine, tensions between China and Myanmar, the strangest diplomatic gifts and the sad fate of winter pop ballads. Plus: American musician Bob Mould joins us in the studio. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 1f790045-05ac-4ae3-9aa7-b0dd01123d3f Monocle Radio Aliona Hlivco and Lew Lukens discuss the future of aid for Ukraine, tensions between China and Myanmar, the strangest diplomatic gifts and the sad fate of winter pop ballads. Plus: American musician Bob Mould joins us in the studio. no 00:38:06 North Korean missile testing and Miss France 2024’s controversial hair https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2663/ Nina dos Santos and William Patey join Andrew Mueller to discuss the growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, North Korea’s first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in months, the drama around Miss France 2024’s hair and the merits of a Scottish proposal to tax mega concerts. Plus: an ode to the Christmas Pudding. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 5f800e61-5610-4bc1-80ed-b0dc01299b4f Monocle Radio Nina dos Santos and William Patey join Andrew Mueller to discuss the growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, North Korea’s first test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in months, the drama around Miss France 2024’s hair and the merits of a Scottish proposal to tax mega concerts. Plus: an ode to the Christmas Pudding. no 00:36:25 Phone hacking returns to haunt UK media https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2662/ Ukraine is set to proceed with its EU membership application but what challenges will it face in 2024? New research shows reading on paper is better for comprehension than on screens. As an English court finds Prince Harry and others’ phones were hacked by the Mirror Media Group, is phone hacking about to haunt UK papers again? Plus: the latest on Serbia’s elections. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 44c221ed-cb30-4935-951a-b0d9012c83b5 Monocle Radio Ukraine is set to proceed with its EU membership application but what challenges will it face in 2024? New research shows reading on paper is better for comprehension than on screens. As an English court finds Prince Harry and others’ phones were hacked by the Mirror Media Group, is phone hacking about to haunt UK papers again? Plus: the latest on Serbia’s elections. no 00:50:38 Does the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry matter? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2661/ Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Julie Norman and Isabel Hilton to discuss the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry and assess the ongoing EU summit. Plus: what role will China play in the Israel-Palestine peace process? And: we look at a database for scents. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 0a5a8cc8-2b00-43c4-a49b-b0d8011d1056 Monocle Radio Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Julie Norman and Isabel Hilton to discuss the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry and assess the ongoing EU summit. Plus: what role will China play in the Israel-Palestine peace process? And: we look at a database for scents. no 00:34:27 Journalists’ access to Gaza and the best cuisines of 2023 https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2660/ Description: Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Ivor Gaber and Lisette Reymer. They discuss the calls for access to Gaza by international journalists, the UK prime minister’s dwindling popularity and the best cuisines of 2023. Plus: Marisa Mazria Katz takes us on a tour of the biggest supper club in the northeastern US, Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 8839bb58-0a1f-49ee-9fc4-b0d701009d42 Monocle Radio Description: Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Ivor Gaber and Lisette Reymer. They discuss the calls for access to Gaza by international journalists, the UK prime minister’s dwindling popularity and the best cuisines of 2023. Plus: Marisa Mazria Katz takes us on a tour of the biggest supper club in the northeastern US, Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining. no 00:39:05 President Zelensky pushes for US aid and political parties’ Christmas merchandise https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2659/ Vincent McAviney and Patricia Cohen join Andrew Mueller to discuss Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s US aid push, whether we’re approaching the second Cold War and Zara’s latest marketing nightmare. Plus: which political party does the best Christmas merchandise? Finally, Monocle’s Isabella Jewell takes us on a Christmas walk around Naples.  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 870c61d0-1bb2-4cde-a1c5-b0d60116a660 Monocle Radio Vincent McAviney and Patricia Cohen join Andrew Mueller to discuss Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s US aid push, whether we’re approaching the second Cold War and Zara’s latest marketing nightmare. Plus: which political party does the best Christmas merchandise? Finally, Monocle’s Isabella Jewell takes us on a Christmas walk around Naples.  no 00:40:25 Vladimir Putin’s electoral bid and Google’s most searched words https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2658/ Terry Stiastny and Charles Hecker join Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin’s presidential bid, threats to UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership and risks to the UK’s power grid. Plus: what do Google’s most searched words of 2023 say about the state of the world? Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT acaa4239-6d28-4ff4-8e3e-b0d501303fbc Monocle Radio Terry Stiastny and Charles Hecker join Andrew Mueller to discuss Vladimir Putin’s presidential bid, threats to UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s leadership and risks to the UK’s power grid. Plus: what do Google’s most searched words of 2023 say about the state of the world? no 00:39:54 Monocle projects in the pipeline and our Christmas market https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2657/ Andrew Mueller is joined by fellow members of the Monocle team, who discuss plans for 2024, what Monocle publications you can find on the newsstands and this weekend’s Christmas party.  Fri, 8 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 1298c311-e294-4bff-88be-b0d20127c346 Monocle Radio Andrew Mueller is joined by fellow members of the Monocle team, who discuss plans for 2024, what Monocle publications you can find on the newsstands and this weekend’s Christmas party.  no 00:43:26 Russian interference in the UK and K-pop stars join the military https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2656/ The UK summons the Russian ambassador over accusations of FSB meddling in British public life, we examine the phenomenon of solidarity strikes in Scandinavia and Venezuela looks set to annex Guyana’s Essequibo region. Plus: a letter from New York and members of K-pop group BTS begin their military service.  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 17688429-c75b-445f-bccc-b0d1010ac875 Monocle Radio The UK summons the Russian ambassador over accusations of FSB meddling in British public life, we examine the phenomenon of solidarity strikes in Scandinavia and Venezuela looks set to annex Guyana’s Essequibo region. Plus: a letter from New York and members of K-pop group BTS begin their military service.  no 00:33:17 ‘Me Too unless you’re a Jew’ and Boris Johnson’s Covid-19 inquiry performance https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2655/ Monocle’s Washington correspondent, Christopher Cermak, discusses the US filing its first war-crimes charges related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Then, our panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Mellissa Fung explore whether international bodies and NGOs were too slow to condemn Hamas’s 7 October sex crimes, ask what Putin is up to in the UAE and rate Boris Johnson’s Covid-19 inquiry performance. Plus: why Taylor Swift is ‘Time’ magazine’s Person of the Year. Wed, 6 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 3a9fb8db-6fc5-46e8-b397-b0d0011e94ef Monocle Radio Monocle’s Washington correspondent, Christopher Cermak, discusses the US filing its first war-crimes charges related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Then, our panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Mellissa Fung explore whether international bodies and NGOs were too slow to condemn Hamas’s 7 October sex crimes, ask what Putin is up to in the UAE and rate Boris Johnson’s Covid-19 inquiry performance. Plus: why Taylor Swift is ‘Time’ magazine’s Person of the Year. no 00:39:33 Israel’s “second stage” war strategy and the benefits of a rant https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2654/ Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Annette Dittert and Mark Lowcock to discuss Israel’s “second stage” war strategy, the EU’s debate over using frozen Russian assets in Ukraine and the humanitarian situation in the Horn of Africa. Plus: is venting good for you?  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT 9ea75038-d5b1-4f16-8b1c-b0cf011353f7 Monocle Radio Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by panellists Annette Dittert and Mark Lowcock to discuss Israel’s “second stage” war strategy, the EU’s debate over using frozen Russian assets in Ukraine and the humanitarian situation in the Horn of Africa. Plus: is venting good for you?  no 00:41:06 A Gaza buffer zone proposal and the state of Slovakia’s free press https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2653/ Panellists Tessa Szyszkowitz and Michael Stott discuss an Israeli proposal for a buffer zone in Gaza, a controversial Venezuelan referendum and how journalists are under increasing pressure in Slovakia. Plus: the morality of battle re-enactments.  Mon, 4 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT bd2eb232-c8cb-4703-8352-b0ce012e445d Monocle Radio Panellists Tessa Szyszkowitz and Michael Stott discuss an Israeli proposal for a buffer zone in Gaza, a controversial Venezuelan referendum and how journalists are under increasing pressure in Slovakia. Plus: the morality of battle re-enactments.  no 00:38:33 George Santos is expelled from Congress and special guest Billy Bragg performs https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2652/ We have the latest as George Santos becomes the sixth member of Congress to ever be expelled from the US House of Representatives. Plus: Tyler Brûlé joins the show with a sneak peek at what’s in store at this weekend’s Monocle Christmas Market in Zürich. We visit a new food-research laboratory in Copenhagen and Billy Bragg stops by to perform a song from his new compilation album, ‘The Roaring Forty’. Fri, 1 Dec 2023 18:00:00 GMT af0208b0-baee-4ce6-ab33-b0cb00bb10d8 Monocle Radio We have the latest as George Santos becomes the sixth member of Congress to ever be expelled from the US House of Representatives. Plus: Tyler Brûlé joins the show with a sneak peek at what’s in store at this weekend’s Monocle Christmas Market in Zürich. We visit a new food-research laboratory in Copenhagen and Billy Bragg stops by to perform a song from his new compilation album, ‘The Roaring Forty’. no 00:33:51 Henry Kissinger’s legacy and the BBC makes cuts to Newsnight https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2651/ How will history remember the late former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger? Carole Walker and Ivor Gaber discuss his achievements, mistakes and lasting influence on global politics. Plus: Can Liz Truss drum up support for Ukraine in Washington and is the BBC right to make cuts to its investigative programme, Newsnight? Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 7ca620ee-5f99-40ed-9a17-b0ca010bf7b8 Monocle Radio How will history remember the late former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger? Carole Walker and Ivor Gaber discuss his achievements, mistakes and lasting influence on global politics. Plus: Can Liz Truss drum up support for Ukraine in Washington and is the BBC right to make cuts to its investigative programme, Newsnight? no 00:40:52 Rishi Sunak’s “reverse Midas touch” https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2650/ Talks between Israel and Hamas to extend the six-day truce continue. Meanwhile, Russia seeks to limit foreign nationals’ freedom of speech with a “loyalty agreement”. And after UK opposition leader Keir Starmer mocks Rishi Sunak for his “reverse Midas touch”, we ask: when will the next general election be? Plus: what should legislators wear in assemblies? Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Stephen Dalziel join Andrew Mueller. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT bf89448b-607f-4337-9b37-b0c9012ba964 Monocle Radio Talks between Israel and Hamas to extend the six-day truce continue. Meanwhile, Russia seeks to limit foreign nationals’ freedom of speech with a “loyalty agreement”. And after UK opposition leader Keir Starmer mocks Rishi Sunak for his “reverse Midas touch”, we ask: when will the next general election be? Plus: what should legislators wear in assemblies? Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Stephen Dalziel join Andrew Mueller. no 00:46:06 The role of first spouses in diplomacy and Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2649/ A fifth day of the Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza. Plus: Rebecca Tinsley and Philippe Marliere discuss the risks that social media poses to democracy, the legacy of Rosalynn Carter and Ridley Scott’s epic ‘Napoleon’. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 21a3280e-8255-4681-98ec-b0c801284b0a Monocle Radio A fifth day of the Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza. Plus: Rebecca Tinsley and Philippe Marliere discuss the risks that social media poses to democracy, the legacy of Rosalynn Carter and Ridley Scott’s epic ‘Napoleon’. no 00:41:52 Israel and Hamas extend their truce https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2648/ Israel and Hamas extend their truce by two days in the hopes of agreeing more hostage and prisoner exchanges. The UAE gets caught trying to exploit hosting the Cop28 climate change summit to strike new oil and gas deals. Plus: Ukraine comes under pressure to hold elections next year and why do US universities think that family lineage is more important than academic prowess when determining admissions? Terry Stiastny and Lewis Lukens join Andrew Mueller to discuss. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 633bbb34-6639-4182-a9f6-b0c701236c3c Monocle Radio Israel and Hamas extend their truce by two days in the hopes of agreeing more hostage and prisoner exchanges. The UAE gets caught trying to exploit hosting the Cop28 climate change summit to strike new oil and gas deals. Plus: Ukraine comes under pressure to hold elections next year and why do US universities think that family lineage is more important than academic prowess when determining admissions? Terry Stiastny and Lewis Lukens join Andrew Mueller to discuss. no 00:38:26 Norway’s new super missile and a music session with Rhett Miller https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2647/ Norway announces a new ‘super missile’ and EU and Canadian leaders meet in Newfoundland. Plus: Monocle’s in-house urbanists Carlota Rebelo and Nic Monisse on public transit in Paris and renter’s rights, and musician Rhett Miller steps into the studio to play some tunes. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT dd756adf-e8ec-4877-afe1-b0c4012977ab Monocle Radio Norway announces a new ‘super missile’ and EU and Canadian leaders meet in Newfoundland. Plus: Monocle’s in-house urbanists Carlota Rebelo and Nic Monisse on public transit in Paris and renter’s rights, and musician Rhett Miller steps into the studio to play some tunes. no 00:42:52 Does Australia even exist? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2646/ A Nexit referendum? Why Geert Wilders dramatic victory in the Netherlands’ election will cause headaches in Brussels. Plus: the debate about illuminating public buildings following tragedies, Russia’s propaganda outlets evade restrictions and does Australia even exist? Aliona Hlivco and Jonathan Fenby join Andrew Mueller.  Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT cad1fe8f-de1d-4bc6-8969-b0c30132d27a Monocle Radio A Nexit referendum? Why Geert Wilders dramatic victory in the Netherlands’ election will cause headaches in Brussels. Plus: the debate about illuminating public buildings following tragedies, Russia’s propaganda outlets evade restrictions and does Australia even exist? Aliona Hlivco and Jonathan Fenby join Andrew Mueller.  no 00:38:17 On the eve of a truce in Gaza, is an end in sight for the Israel-Hamas conflict? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2645/ As the first ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is due to come into effect on Thursday, with hostages being swapped for prisoners, is an end to the conflict in sight? Also in the programme: Ukrainians enter a second winter of war after a stalled counteroffensive. We hear the latest about the conditions and mood on the frontline. Plus: is crypto coming of age and how do you make friends later in life? Isabel Hilton and Steve Cannane join Andrew Mueller. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT ee9fd0a8-340a-45cb-8608-b0c20123fb2a Monocle Radio As the first ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is due to come into effect on Thursday, with hostages being swapped for prisoners, is an end to the conflict in sight? Also in the programme: Ukrainians enter a second winter of war after a stalled counteroffensive. We hear the latest about the conditions and mood on the frontline. Plus: is crypto coming of age and how do you make friends later in life? Isabel Hilton and Steve Cannane join Andrew Mueller. no 00:44:07 Closing in on an Israel-Hamas truce and elections in the Netherlands https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2644/ Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to a truce that would allow the release of dozens of hostages and a four-day pause in fighting. Northern Ireland’s unpopular new Troubles amnesty law is put to the test in court and the Netherlands prepare to enter a new political era with tomorrow’s elections. Plus: the world’s weirdest taxes. Latika Bourke and Andrew Thompson join Andrew Mueller. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT fb61be75-15c1-4903-9552-b0c1012304f5 Monocle Radio Israel and Hamas are reportedly close to a truce that would allow the release of dozens of hostages and a four-day pause in fighting. Northern Ireland’s unpopular new Troubles amnesty law is put to the test in court and the Netherlands prepare to enter a new political era with tomorrow’s elections. Plus: the world’s weirdest taxes. Latika Bourke and Andrew Thompson join Andrew Mueller. no 00:40:20 The risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East and Argentina’s libertarian president https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2643/ As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, we look at the risk of a wider conflict and when a deal for the release of Israeli hostages might be reached. Plus, Argentina elects a libertarian and the UK makes another attempt at its Rwanda immigration policy. Finally, Guy De Launey finds out why fine-art photographer David Yarrow is in Ljubljana. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 80940313-8319-4e9e-bb71-b0c0012ea8a1 Monocle Radio As fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, we look at the risk of a wider conflict and when a deal for the release of Israeli hostages might be reached. Plus, Argentina elects a libertarian and the UK makes another attempt at its Rwanda immigration policy. Finally, Guy De Launey finds out why fine-art photographer David Yarrow is in Ljubljana. no 00:43:10 George Santos faces expulsion from Congress and Kristin Hersh performs https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2642/ The latest on George Santos’s troubles as the House ethics chairman introduces a resolution to expel him from Congress. Plus: how Cape Verde is leveraging digital platforms to engage with its significant diaspora living abroad. Kristin Hersh also stops by to perform a track from her latest album, ‘Clear Pond Road’. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 010ba2a6-2a24-4679-8540-b0bd010edb16 Monocle Radio The latest on George Santos’s troubles as the House ethics chairman introduces a resolution to expel him from Congress. Plus: how Cape Verde is leveraging digital platforms to engage with its significant diaspora living abroad. Kristin Hersh also stops by to perform a track from her latest album, ‘Clear Pond Road’. no 00:45:37 David Cameron visits Ukraine and Pedro Sánchez is re-elected in Spain https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2641/ David Cameron marks his first trip as the UK’s new foreign secretary with a surprise visit to Ukraine, Pedro Sánchez is re-elected as prime minister of Spain and why the WHO says loneliness is a “global public-health concern”. Plus: why France’s cheesemakers are furious with the EU. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 3b291f2d-666d-4c40-8aca-b0bc010a57e1 Monocle Radio David Cameron marks his first trip as the UK’s new foreign secretary with a surprise visit to Ukraine, Pedro Sánchez is re-elected as prime minister of Spain and why the WHO says loneliness is a “global public-health concern”. Plus: why France’s cheesemakers are furious with the EU. no 00:35:02 The UK’s Rwanda migration policy is struck down https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2640/ Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration policy to tackle small-boat crossings has been ruled unlawful. Will the UK government now exit the European Court of Human Rights? Plus: Israel enters Gaza’s biggest hospital, the EU looks at a Tinder-like app for jobs to bolster ageing economies and is it the end for the dreaded “unexpected item in the bagging area” warning? Daniella Peled and Enrico Franceschini join Andrew Mueller to discuss. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 76cfe339-7278-4ac7-9b7c-b0bb0125e35b Monocle Radio Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration policy to tackle small-boat crossings has been ruled unlawful. Will the UK government now exit the European Court of Human Rights? Plus: Israel enters Gaza’s biggest hospital, the EU looks at a Tinder-like app for jobs to bolster ageing economies and is it the end for the dreaded “unexpected item in the bagging area” warning? Daniella Peled and Enrico Franceschini join Andrew Mueller to discuss. no 00:39:05 Putin’s election plans and the Western Balkans’ EU-membership frustrations https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2639/ Israel’s war on Hamas has provided cover for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But with Vladimir Putin planning to run as an independent in next year’s elections, we discuss what he has been up to. Plus: frustration in the Western Balkans at the slow pace of EU membership applications, Nepal’s Tiktok ban and how reality TV rehabilitates disgraced politicians. With Elisabeth Braw, James Rodgers and Andrew Mueller.  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 29ccdc12-5e00-4960-aecb-b0ba01228d9c Monocle Radio Israel’s war on Hamas has provided cover for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But with Vladimir Putin planning to run as an independent in next year’s elections, we discuss what he has been up to. Plus: frustration in the Western Balkans at the slow pace of EU membership applications, Nepal’s Tiktok ban and how reality TV rehabilitates disgraced politicians. With Elisabeth Braw, James Rodgers and Andrew Mueller.  no 00:42:35 The return of David Cameron to British politics https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2638/ Charles Hecker and Patricia Cohen on former UK prime minister David Cameron’s appointment as foreign secretary, part of a cabinet reshuffle. Also in the programme, Israel pushes forward with Gaza ground invasion, all eyes are on the Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting, and the case for power naps. Plus: V&A’s ‘Japan: Myths to Manga’ exhibition. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT c5b03e8a-ce80-453e-8c14-b0b901246c20 Monocle Radio Charles Hecker and Patricia Cohen on former UK prime minister David Cameron’s appointment as foreign secretary, part of a cabinet reshuffle. Also in the programme, Israel pushes forward with Gaza ground invasion, all eyes are on the Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting, and the case for power naps. Plus: V&A’s ‘Japan: Myths to Manga’ exhibition. no 00:41:09 Australia offers Tuvalu residents climate change visas and Metric performs live https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2637/ Australia offers climate refuge to Tuvalu citizens, Nestlé axes the Caramac bar after 64 years, the company offering $2,500 (€2,343) to watch Christmas films for the festive season and Jenny Mathers on her new bilingual book. Plus: Metric is in Midori House with new live music. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 82bfc8a4-14d3-43cd-afcc-b0b6010a0d58 Monocle Radio Australia offers climate refuge to Tuvalu citizens, Nestlé axes the Caramac bar after 64 years, the company offering $2,500 (€2,343) to watch Christmas films for the festive season and Jenny Mathers on her new bilingual book. Plus: Metric is in Midori House with new live music. no 00:39:44 Rising anti-Semitism across Europe and Spain’s political compromise with Catalan separatists https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2636/ As Germany marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, we discuss rising anti-Semitism across Europe and allegations that Russia might have been attempting to stoke it in France. In Spain, Pedro Sánchez might have struck a deal with Catalan separatists to become prime minister again but will it reignite tensions over their 2017 independence attempt? Plus: Republican presidential candidates debate once again without former president Donald Trump. And are tongue twisters the key to determining sobriety? Thu, 9 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT e525c580-02cc-4292-8bb0-b0b5011744fe Monocle Radio As Germany marks the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, we discuss rising anti-Semitism across Europe and allegations that Russia might have been attempting to stoke it in France. In Spain, Pedro Sánchez might have struck a deal with Catalan separatists to become prime minister again but will it reignite tensions over their 2017 independence attempt? Plus: Republican presidential candidates debate once again without former president Donald Trump. And are tongue twisters the key to determining sobriety? no 00:35:54 Abortion at the US elections and Germany’s migration policies https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2635/ With the US presidential election less than a year away, Julie Norman and Sean Ryan look at two issues that are likely to take centre stage: abortion, as Ohio becomes the seventh state to enshrine reproductive rights in its constitution, and the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Germany and Australia’s migration policies, Bashar al-Assad’s invitation to Cop28 and how best to go about getting yourself fired. Wed, 8 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT b65a4901-e610-4b91-8597-b0b401284ca2 Monocle Radio With the US presidential election less than a year away, Julie Norman and Sean Ryan look at two issues that are likely to take centre stage: abortion, as Ohio becomes the seventh state to enshrine reproductive rights in its constitution, and the Israel-Hamas war. Plus: Germany and Australia’s migration policies, Bashar al-Assad’s invitation to Cop28 and how best to go about getting yourself fired. no 00:41:41 Portugal’s prime minister resigns and Israel readies for Gaza push https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2634/ Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo discusses the surprise resignation of Portugal’s prime minister António Costa and what it means for the country. Also in the programme: panellists Lisette Reymer and Yossi Mekelberg discuss one month of “carnage” in Israel and Gaza according to the UN; G7 ministers meet in Japan; and Kenya marks a nationwide tree-planting day. Plus: we report from the World Travel Market in London. Tue, 7 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT b9c1d020-43ba-4eca-b67c-b0b30132fc59 Monocle Radio Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo discusses the surprise resignation of Portugal’s prime minister António Costa and what it means for the country. Also in the programme: panellists Lisette Reymer and Yossi Mekelberg discuss one month of “carnage” in Israel and Gaza according to the UN; G7 ministers meet in Japan; and Kenya marks a nationwide tree-planting day. Plus: we report from the World Travel Market in London. no 00:38:16 Humanitarian efforts for Gaza and does the West have ‘war fatigue’? https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2633/ Daniella Peled and Mark Lowcock on the latest humanitarian efforts in Gaza, as Israel intensifies its bombardments. We also ask what the media shift to the Israel-Hamas conflict has meant for Ukraine. Plus: Donald Trump’s day in court and Amsterdam rejoices as it successfully drives away British tourists. Mon, 6 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 3ae5ac5a-6082-45d5-b0e3-b0b2011d7ecb Monocle Radio Daniella Peled and Mark Lowcock on the latest humanitarian efforts in Gaza, as Israel intensifies its bombardments. We also ask what the media shift to the Israel-Hamas conflict has meant for Ukraine. Plus: Donald Trump’s day in court and Amsterdam rejoices as it successfully drives away British tourists. no 00:39:53 Deadly robots at the AI summit and Turin’s C2C Festival https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2632/ Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak discuss deadly robots at AI summit, Russia’s assault in Donbas town, Turin’s C2C Festival and the £1.5bn (€1.7bn) Liverpool Street Station development. Plus: we speak to the American film director Scott Hamilton Kennedy. Fri, 3 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 99d93076-0236-4920-9342-b0af01225ba9 Monocle Radio Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak discuss deadly robots at AI summit, Russia’s assault in Donbas town, Turin’s C2C Festival and the £1.5bn (€1.7bn) Liverpool Street Station development. Plus: we speak to the American film director Scott Hamilton Kennedy. no 00:39:05 US-China arms control talks and the UK civil service https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2631/ As the US and China agree to rare arms control talks, Russia revokes the ratification of a 1996 treaty banning nuclear tests. And, as the UK’s ongoing Covid-19 inquiry reveals chaos at the heart of government, is Britain’s civil service still the “Rolls-Royce” standard? Plus: Bolivia cuts ties with Israel and the Pentagon finally gets serious about UFOs. Annette Dittert and Michael Stott join host Andrew Mueller to discuss. Thu, 2 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT c73811b5-cd4c-49ce-9d83-b0ae011ac36c Monocle Radio As the US and China agree to rare arms control talks, Russia revokes the ratification of a 1996 treaty banning nuclear tests. And, as the UK’s ongoing Covid-19 inquiry reveals chaos at the heart of government, is Britain’s civil service still the “Rolls-Royce” standard? Plus: Bolivia cuts ties with Israel and the Pentagon finally gets serious about UFOs. Annette Dittert and Michael Stott join host Andrew Mueller to discuss. no 00:38:31 The Rafah border crossing and Indonesia’s new airport https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2630/ The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens, Indonesia plans a new international airport in the country’s future capital, scientists say that meat should have cigarette-style warning labels and efforts are under way to clear the names of those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts. Plus: Nathan Thrall on his new book, ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama’. Wed, 1 Nov 2023 18:00:00 GMT 0d56f7da-5659-48df-8284-b0ad012627ec Monocle Radio The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens, Indonesia plans a new international airport in the country’s future capital, scientists say that meat should have cigarette-style warning labels and efforts are under way to clear the names of those accused of witchcraft in Massachusetts. Plus: Nathan Thrall on his new book, ‘A Day in the Life of Abed Salama’. no 00:36:54 Russia’s recruitment strategies and Kenya scraps visas for African nationals https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2629/ A Russian mercenary group attempts to recruit women for combat roles in Ukraine, Kenya scraps visas for all African nationals, a Barcelona museum throws open its doors to nudist visitors and why the Halloween trend in Japan this year is a celebration of the mundane. Plus: Rosanne Reid on her new album.  Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT c6bf81c6-152f-4d4d-acdc-b0ac010ddc08 Monocle Radio A Russian mercenary group attempts to recruit women for combat roles in Ukraine, Kenya scraps visas for all African nationals, a Barcelona museum throws open its doors to nudist visitors and why the Halloween trend in Japan this year is a celebration of the mundane. Plus: Rosanne Reid on her new album.  no 00:39:41 Antisemitism in Russia and Colombia’s presidential struggles https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2628/ Israel urges Russia to protect “all its citizens and all Jews” after protesters stormed an airport in Makhachkala and shouted antisemitic slogans. Plus: China’s crisis-hit property giant Evergrande is given one last chance to sort its huge debts or face liquidation, Colombia’s first leftist president struggles in local elections, and is it time to abandon turning the clocks back for daylight savings? Isabel Hilton and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera join Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss. Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT 9e51b65a-d0d6-4e6e-b248-b0ab01140771 Monocle Radio Israel urges Russia to protect “all its citizens and all Jews” after protesters stormed an airport in Makhachkala and shouted antisemitic slogans. Plus: China’s crisis-hit property giant Evergrande is given one last chance to sort its huge debts or face liquidation, Colombia’s first leftist president struggles in local elections, and is it time to abandon turning the clocks back for daylight savings? Isabel Hilton and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera join Andrew Mueller in the studio to discuss. no 00:44:24 Nigeria upholds president Bola Tinubu’s election win, Arctic diplomacy https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2627/ Aanu Adeoye, West Africa correspondent for the ‘Financial Times’, discusses the significance of the Nigerian Supreme Court upholding president Bola Tinubu’s election win for political stability in the country. Plus: changing geostrategic relations in the Arctic due to the war in Ukraine and how radio is a medium for art. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT 83942bb1-2448-4abf-9b20-b0a800ed15fa Monocle Radio Aanu Adeoye, West Africa correspondent for the ‘Financial Times’, discusses the significance of the Nigerian Supreme Court upholding president Bola Tinubu’s election win for political stability in the country. Plus: changing geostrategic relations in the Arctic due to the war in Ukraine and how radio is a medium for art. no 00:32:14 Pyongyang’s arms transfers to Russia and a new House Speaker is elected https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2626/ Former British ambassador to North Korea John Everard and broadcaster Carole Walker discuss trilateral condemnation of Pyongyang’s arms transfers to Russia. Plus: what are the implications of electing a speaker of the House who opposes aid to Ukraine? And: French intelligence claims that Moscow state actors are behind the bedbug panic. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT cc1fa09a-5c3e-4ae6-9527-b0a700c604cf Monocle Radio Former British ambassador to North Korea John Everard and broadcaster Carole Walker discuss trilateral condemnation of Pyongyang’s arms transfers to Russia. Plus: what are the implications of electing a speaker of the House who opposes aid to Ukraine? And: French intelligence claims that Moscow state actors are behind the bedbug panic. no 00:39:01 Israel and the United Nations, plus Donald Trump’s legal woes https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-monocle-daily/2625/ Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by Isabel Hilton and Alessio Patalano to examine Israel’s relations with the United Nations, discuss China foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to Washington DC and look at Donald Trump’s latest legal woes. Plus: Italy tells Hollywood to hire local talent or lose tax breaks and film-maker Maysoon Pachachi talks about her film ‘Our River... Our Sky’. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:00:00 GMT bfab4c8a-0c4d-462a-9584-b0a601045b7d Monocle Radio Monocle’s Andrew Mueller is joined by Isabel Hilton and Alessio Patalano to examine Israel’s relations with the United Nations, discuss China foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to Washington DC and look at Donald Trump’s latest legal woes. Plus: Italy tells Hollywood to hire local talent or lose tax breaks and film-maker Maysoon Pachachi talks about her film ‘Our River... Our Sky’. no 00:39:26