The Globalist

Monocle 24’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

Tuesday 7 December: 

We discuss the spat between the US and China after Washington announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Plus: we dissect a meeting between Putin and Modi and learn more about the £4bn sale of Selfridges to a Thai conglomerate.

Friday 3 December: 

We discuss whether Omicron will exacerbate global vaccine inequality and the controversy surrounding a presidential contender in the Philippines. Plus: why are Japanese workers dreading the office Christmas party?

Wednesday 1 December: 

We discuss the Nato meeting in Riga as Latvia calls for help to deter the Russian threat and Éric Zemmour’s declaration of his candidacy for next year’s French presidential election. Plus: The 'ArtReview' Power 100 list is announced.

Monday 29 November: 

We explore the threat posed by the new coronavirus variant, and the tense border situation between Ukraine and Russia. Plus: the latest in art news, including a look at this year’s Turner prize shortlist.

Thursday 25 November: 

We explore Germany’s coalition deal and discuss the challenges ahead for the country’s next chancellor, Olaf Scholz. Plus: the significance of an election in Honduras for relations between China and Taiwan, and this year’s Grammy awards.

Tuesday 23 November: 

We discuss US intelligence reports suggesting that Russia could be preparing to invade Ukraine. Plus, why the UK is extending a G7 invite to Asean members, and the modernisation of Finnish postal service Posti.

Friday 19 November: 

We discuss the implications of the verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and preview this weekend’s election in Chile. Plus: the latest climate and environment news and a reflection on what we learned this week.