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Latest Episodes
Can Trump win the fight against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell? Plus: Finnish technology
Pushback against the investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell grows. What does that mean for markets? Then: Russian strikes in Ukraine leave millions without power. Plus: the latest news from Japan.
Trump pushes Canada closer to China and Marine Le Pen’s trial begins
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney to “recalibrate” relations with China. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s trial threatens to shake up France’s presidential election. Then: How fashion houses are changing film and Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker on balancing global risks.
As Iran protests continue, is US intervention likely? Plus: Myanmar’s election and the fall of Saks
The latest from Tehran as protests enter a third week and US president Donald Trump warns that Washington is ready to intervene. Plus: Myanmar heads to the polls, Nato’s position on Greenland, Nordic news, the Golden Globes and our chairman Tyler Brûlé on the fall of luxury retailer Saks.
Europe’s relationship with South America on the line in Mercosur trade deal
A long-anticipated trade deal with South American trading bloc Mercosur hangs in the balance as the EU tries to overcome France’s strong objections. With French farmers taking to the streets, we explore what’s at stake during an extremely sensitive time for Latin America.
US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic with ties to Venezuela
We discuss the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker, its Russia connection and how much this escalates the situation beyond Venezuela and the West. As Donald Trump announces an oil deal, how co-operative is the new Venezuelan regime going to be with US demands?
Ukraine ‘declaration of intent’ signed in Paris
UK and France agree to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached, Thailand accuses Cambodia of truce violation and Berlin’s ongoing blackout after infrastructure attack. Plus: the French antidote to Dry January.
Maduro appears in US court and Trump doubles down on Iran protest intervention
The latest reactions as Venezuela’s ousted Nicolás Maduro appears in Manhattan court and Trump renews his threat to intervene in Iran’s ongoing protests. And: Portugal’s presidential campaign kicks off. Plus: the movement to undam the world’s rivers and a look ahead to Pitti Uomo in Florence.
Venezuela and the ‘Monroe Doctrine’: What happened and who’s next?
After the weekend’s stunning display of Trumpian foreign policy, we explore US plans for Venezuela, as well as global and market reactions. Plus: wooden architecture makes a comeback in Japan and return-to-work fashions.
Friday 2 January
Georgina Godwin delivers Monocle Radio’s essential weekday news show, anchored from Midori House in London.
A look ahead to 2026
We discuss what 2026 has in store. Gorana Grgic on the future of Europe’s security landscape. Then: We review Pope Leo XIV’s first year and discuss his next steps with Juliet Linley. Plus: Monocle’s upcoming travel plans.
