27 July 2017

We discuss how events at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem could shape future politics in Israel and beyond. Plus, why has Justin Trudeau's appearance on a magazine cover ruffled feathers in Canada? And we learn about Port…

27 July 2017

On this week’s episode we look at how religion has shaped our cities: be it how communities gather, influencing popular culture or impacting the levels of pollution.

27 July 2017

Jeffrey Howard joins Oscar Guardiola Rivera and Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss what’s really at play in Donald Trump’s feud with Jeff Sessions. Plus: why Barack Obama has been silent on the GOP health bill, how the…

27 July 2017

The UK has confirmed that it is ending free movement; what will it mean for Europe? We also discuss Jerusalem’s security situation and Sweden’s political crisis. Plus: why is next month’s solar eclipse causing a bit of stir…

27 July 2017

As Donald Trump says he will ban transgender people from serving in the military, the announcement is met with bewilderment within the Pentagon and beyond. Plus: Putin in Finland, a closer look at ‘reputation laundering’…

26 July 2017

We ask what Donald Trump’s view on transgender members of the military will mean for the US? Plus: the latest in the Venezuela’s political crisis the biggest stories from Australia.

26 July 2017

John Everard joins George Brock and Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss whether US Republican leaders’ anxiety about political inaction is getting worse. Plus: North Korea threatens to strike US soil, MSNBC soars in the…

26 July 2017

Every August the inner circle of China’s communist party decamp to a woody coastal compound 300km east of Beijing. But is this just a chance to top up a tan or two or is it about political tactics and securing power?

26 July 2017

We discuss how the Kremlin will respond to The White House’s ambiguity over Russian sanctions and ask whether Libya could be on the path to reconciliation after the country’s opposing governments commit to a ceasefire. Plus…

26 July 2017

As Donald Trump publicly criticises his attorney general, we analyse the latest flare-up in the administration. Plus: Turkey’s relationship with the EU, a dual citizenship scandal in Australia, business in Belgrade, and why…

25 July 2017

We get the latest developments from Washington, look at the importance of anonymous sources in journalism and hear about why Istanbul’s feline population is starring in a new film.

25 July 2017

As John McCain returns to the Senate for a showdown over healthcare legislation, Michael Goldfarb and Jonathan Fenby join Monocle’s Tom Edwards for a special extended look at the state of US politics. Plus: just as Donald…

25 July 2017

We ask what to make of Jared Kushner’s rejection of collusion with Russia and discuss China’s decision to fortify its border with North Korea. Plus: Monocle’s Vienna correspondent Kimberly Bradley on her fondness for night…

25 July 2017

A look at Jared Kushner’s explanations on his relations with Russia, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe’s popularity struggle, plus a round-up of the week’s top aviation news.

24 July 2017

The latest on protests in Poland. Plus: US author and journalist Alan Friedman talks about his home country and we ask why Switzerland is rethinking its national anthem.