The Briefing
A fast-paced news round-up with expert reporting, business insights, and industry updates on technology, aviation, retail, and media. Anchored from London.
Latest Episodes
Will Venezuela hand over 50 million barrels of oil to the US?
As Donald Trump unveils his plan for Venezuela to turn over millions of oil barrels to the US, we assess how viable this ambition might be.
Venezuela: Mission not accomplished?
Did Donald Trump declare victory too soon? We analyse the next steps in Venezuela with Nick Redman of Oxford Analytica. Plus: Ukraine’s cabinet shake-up and a look-ahead to Maison&Objet in Paris.
What does Trump’s audacious attack on Venezuela mean for Europe?
We assess what Venezuela says about Donald Trump’s foreign-policy approach and what it means for Europe as leaders prepare for a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris. Plus: Switzerland identifies the victims of a fire in Crans-Montana. And: how China can manage its economy in 2026.
Friday 2 January
Chris Cermak delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.
Tyler Brûlé is joined by Benjamin Smith to discuss efficiency and sustainability at Air France-KLM
A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the world’s largest airline groups.
Wednesday 31 December
Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.
Tuesday 30 December
Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.
Monday 29 December
Emma Nelson delivers a fast-paced news round-up, anchored from Midori House in London.
Tyler Brûlé is joined by William P Lauder – the third-generation leader of the Estée Lauder Companies
A special episode dedicated to leadership at one of the largest prestige beauty organisations in the world.
Christmas Day special
Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountain resort in Slovenia.
