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Trump’s sanctions threats and Russia’s reply
As Russia responds to Donald Trump’s sanctions, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss how weak Vladimir Putin’s economy really is. Plus: more highlights from Davos, Paris Fashion Week Men’s, Oscar nominations and a…
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which began at the weekend, appears to be holding. Hannah McCarthy joins Andrew Mueller to discuss what we have seen during the first week and where it could go next. Plus:…
Yoon’s trial continues and the latest from Davos
As Yoon Suk Yeol makes his first public remarks in constitutional court, Steven Borowiec joins Andrew Mueller to discuss where the trial will go next. Plus: Chris Cermak explores Trump’s foreign policy, Carlota Rebelo…
Trump’s inauguration
Monocle’s Christopher Cermak joins Andrew Mueller from Washington to discuss Donald Trump’s inauguration as he is sworn in as the 47th president of the US. Then: what’s on the agenda for Japan, India, Australia…
Hostages released, Trump’s inauguration and WEF
As the first three Israeli hostages are released, Yossi Mekelberg joins Andrew Mueller to discuss this turning point for the region. Plus: Trump’s inauguration, the latest from The Vatican and a look ahead to…
Biden’s final days in the Oval Office and the Iran-Russia partnership
Julie Norman joins Emma Nelson to discuss US president Joe Biden’s final days in the Oval Office. Plus: presidents Putin and Pezeshkian of Russia and Iran sign a historic partnership treaty, then we explore…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached
As the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is agreed after 15 months of war, Ksenia Svetlova and Yossi Mekelberg join Emma Nelson to discuss. Plus: Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial continues post arrest,…
François Bayrou’s first policy speech and Poschiavo’s gold medal
France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, gives his first key policy speech and Poschiavo receives the 2025 Wakker Prize. Also on the programme: why K-Pop group NewJeans are embroiled in a row with their record…
Yoon Suk Yeol’s trial begins in Seoul
The impeachment trial for South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, gets under way with the first hearings in Seoul. Also on the programme: Pope Francis’s biography is published and leaders of Nato’s Baltic…
Croatia elects a new president
Presidential election results are announced in Zagreb and nuclear talks between the UK, Germany, France and Iran kick off in Geneva. Then: show me the mooney! We investigate the future of lunar investment. Plus:…
